Pros and cons of long-term fuel storage
Financial advantages for fleets’ long-term fuel storage can be outweighed by problems with regulatory compliance and fuel deterioration.
Maintaining truck bodies and trailers
…as well as doors, liftgates, paints and finishes
Auxiliary Power Unit Update
APUs are becoming commonplace, with more and more fleets either installing aftermarket units or opting for factory-installed units when ordering new trucks.
Bee Line offers laser-guided computer wheel alignment system
Bee Line Co. said its all-new LC7500 heavy-duty truck computer alignment system redefines laser accuracy using cutting-edge technologies. The system boasts up to 20% faster processing, extraordinary accuracy and increased speed, all leading to added productivity, the company added.
DataNab 1-Wire temperature sensors enable fleet tracking
DataNab offers a range of 1-Wire temperature sensors for fleet tracking and asset management, providing industrial grade communicating temperature sensors that can tie into existing GPS systems to provide temperature monitoring capabilities.
Phillips Industries adds Weather-Tite seal to 7-way connector
Phillips Industries said it has added a sealing component to improve the performance and extend the life of its PermaPlug, creating the Weather-Tite PermaPlug.
Fleet integrates TND 760 EOBRs with TMW’s TruckMate
Ryan Transportation Group has chosen Rand McNally’s TND 760 for full deployment to its fleet of 150 trucks, using the company’s Connect software to link data coming from the in-cab devices to TruckMate software from TMW Systems.
Xata changes name to XRS Corp., adds new mobile platform
Xata Corp. announced the company is changing its name to XRS Corp. and introduced a revolutionary all-mobile platform of the same name for trucking compliance, performance and fleet optimization. The name change reflects significant changes it will be employing in new technology, according to the company.
DEF purchasing and storing
When it comes to procuring and storing diesel exhaust fluid, the options are many and varied.
Managing dirt and dust
Dust can grind fleets’ equipment to a halt. Follow these tips to keep your trucks in top working order.