Fuel economy: Tires
As record-high fuel prices continue to impact the bottom lines of all types of trucking operations, fleet managers are taking a much closer look at all of the factors that contribute to fuel efficiency.
Cooling Systems: Problems & Solutions
Some while back, Bob Deierlein, our long-time research editor, wrote an article on cooling systems. In that article, he referenced some maintenance records of a large over-the-road fleet, which indicated that a substantial percentage of the fleet’s engine problems could be traced back to the condition of the truck’s cooling system. We published that article more than 20 years ago.
Reelcraft introduces hose reel for dispensing nitrogen gas
Reelcraft Industries recognizes the growing demand for nitrogen tire inflation and now offers a new hose reel that is designed specifically for dispensing nitrogen gas
Workhorse enters new category with 16,000-pound chassis
Workhorse Custom Chassis has entered a new market with the introduction of a 16,000-pound GVWR version of its new W42 chassis.
Sloan products designed to reduce maintenance
Sloan Transportation Products developed a sealed plug that, when combined with the receptacle, provides a secure and contaminant-free connection between tractor and trailer, the company said.
Shop Productivity – Air & Lube Systems
If improving the productivity and efficiency of maintenance operations is an important part of any fleet manager’s job, one key to meeting this challenge is closely considering specifications for shop air and lubricant systems.
Shell introduces Donax TX
Shell Lubricants introduced Shell Donax TX, a heavy-duty, semi-synthetic automatic transmission fluid, designed for use in Allison heavy-duty automatic transmissions and those of other heavy-duty transmission manufacturers.
International Delivers New Trucks and More
International Truck and Engine Corp. says its new ProStar is the result of five years, $300 million in development and the continuous collaboration of dealer and customer advisory boards.
PM Optimization
Optimizing preventive maintenance (PM) schedules is a fine art. No one wants to jeopardize equipment by extending oil drains or servicing other systems prematurely, but then neither does anyone want to do servicing before it is necessary.
John Smucker touts technicians
Every employee in a fleet maintenance shop is important, and they need to be reminded of that fact periodically, according to John Smucker, director of fleet maintenance for Wooster Motor Ways Inc., a truckload carrier based in Wooster , Ohio.