Maverick Transportation specs MTIS by PSI
Maverick Transportation has spec’d the Meritor Tire Inflation System by Pressure Systems International to be standard on all new trailers purchased in 2012. The device keeps tires properly inflated to improve tire maintenance management, trailer up-time and bottom line ROI.
EOBR for Xata Turnpike Solution now simpler to install
Xata Corp.’s new RouteTracker2 electronic onboard recorder for Xata Turnpike fits in the palm of a driver’s hand and features an upgraded Bluetooth stack that ensures uninterrupted connectivity with a variety of certified handheld devices, including cell phones, smartphones and tablet computers. It also includes a USB 2.0 port that enables driver and vehicle data to be downloaded from the RouteTracker2 to roadside inspection devices, allowing drivers to quickly get back on the road where they belong.
TRP adds mirrors for all makes of trucks and tractors
TRP Aftermarket Parts come in a variety of finishes and are available for all Class 6, 7 or 8 trucks and tractors, regardless of manufacturer. All mirrors are backed by an 18-month warranty and are available through authorized Kenworth and Peterbilt parts and service distributors throughout North America.
Managing changing tire margins
Ask almost anyone in business or management to define “margins” and they will say margins generally quantify financial success or lack thereof. Sometimes, it’s simply the difference between the cost and selling price of a product or service. Other times it’s the difference between all revenues minus all expenses. Operating margins are typically synonymous with
Traditional practices work for petroleum fleet
Kane Transport has been providing reliable, safe and
on-time petroleum hauling services for more than six decades
Spec’ing for operational advantages
Making effective choices for tires and wheels, and the value of using onboard inflation systems
Adequate pressure
Most fleet managers understand the importance of maintaining tires at specified pressures, but they may not realize just how many of their fleet’s tires are out of spec.
EOBRs: Continued dialogue
Vehicle onboard technology has much to offer trucking fleets.
Bias ply tires destined for history books
It’s been a long time coming and, in the opinion of most tire industry engineers, long past due. Bias ply truck tires are becoming relics of a past age.
Fuel economy: Onboard tire monitoring and inflation systems
Onboard tire monitoring and inflation systems