The right specs pay resale dividends
When buying new equipment, the best strategy is to plan for resale
Mack expands manufacturing presence in the U.S.
Assembly of the Mack mDrive automated manual transmission begins this month at Mack Trucks’ Hagerstown, Md., powertrain facility, where Mack powertrain components have been assembled since 1961.
The power of electronic onboard recorders
Once viewed by drivers as a diabolical “big brother,” EOBRs have proven their value in significantly reducing the cost of maintenance, safety, compliance and fuel.
CSA may mean reevaluating fleet tire programs
Traditional in-house maintenance standards and policies may or may not be adequate to satisfy the third-party evaluations that are part of the new CSA program.
Prepare reefers for colder weather
Thermo King offers practices and solutions to help prepare reefers for the cold weather and avoid downtime.
Balancing Act
Keeping transportation costs in line while meeting the specialized needs of its company’s customers is an ongoing management challenge for the private fleet operation at Kemira.
Truck tire balancing clarification
As late as the 1970s, some bias ply truck tires came from the factory with balancing “pads” strategically placed inside the tire liner to at least partially correct the uneven distribution of mass around the tire. This helped reduce vibration as the truck rolled at increasing speeds on road surfaces. Of course, then suspension systems
Fan clutch choices and maintenance vital for fleets
Fan clutch choices and maintenance have never been more important.
Buying for resale
Heavy-duty truck makers weigh-in
Daimler Trucks North America shows off new truck and engine technology
Sterling’s new NightShift integrated sleeper cab fills niche