Electric auxiliary power units as truck driver retention equipment
The world has changed. The pandemic has seen to that. Your challenge continues to be ensuring that your truck drivers and equipment operators are safe and comfortable. That means your drivers could spend longer hours sitting in your parked trucks. “Even in our current situation, commerce continues to move; trucks and drivers are on the
How implementing trailer tracking systems can streamline operations
With industry challenges such as driver shortages and high levels of equipment utilization, efficiently managing trailers is more critical than ever.
LEDs: Lighting the way in today’s fleets
LED lights are more expensive up front, but according to lighting experts, buyers get their money’s worth. The good news is that LED lighting products typically last many times longer than their incandescent counterparts, but they are also about twice the cost. Luckily, the ROI is easy to see. “LED lighting technology has become standard
Winterization warrior: Battle the elements with these equipment solutions
The blistering dog days of summer burn off into crisp, cool nights. A chill creeps down your spine when you leave for work without a jacket. The air smolders with the smell of burning leaves and the trees reflect a kaleidoscope of color as your productive rigs roll down the road. You know what’s coming.
Shell, Travel Centers of America open first of 20 liquefied natural gas fueling stations
Shell and Travel Centers of America LLC (TA) opened their first two liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling lanes in the U.S. in Ontario, Calif. This station is the first of the Shell and TA agreement to sell LNG to heavy-duty road transport customers in the US at TA and Petro fueling centers. “At Shell, we
All the advantages
Effective maintenance management tools and proper vehicle specifications are ensuring success for the Kenan Advantage Group.
Zero RPMs
Excessive engine idling consumes more than 800 million gallons of diesel fuel a year.