Corrosion Costs & Control
While some fleets are simply accepting that corrosion will prevent them from getting the full design life out of components; others are actively taking steps to minimize costs associated with corrosion
Conscious effort
After more than 25 years, Hartt Transportation is still finding new ways to reduce weight and cut fuel costs
Growing Sophistication
While new platform trailers still aren’t at the level of sophistication reached by many vans or reefers, but they have recently benefited from advanced technologies and designs
Cool trends
Refrigeration unit technology continues to evolve and improve
Trailer productivity: doors & floors
Trailer floor systems are much more complex than simply a set of floorboards secured to crossmembers that run between bottom rails.
Test Bed
By evaluating biodiesel in its operation, Decker Truck Line is finding answers to questions that could benefit the entire trucking industry
Smart choices
Partnering with a full-service, leasing-services provider on vehicle, maintenance and safety programs helps ICON Transportation meet a variety of customer needs
Growth model
Dillon Transportation is proving that with the right equipment and supplier support, success can still be found in the truckload motor carrier market
Model Carrier
Kennesaw Transportation continues to serve as an example of how success in trucking can be established and maintained.
Cooling Cost Control
If you expect the cost of diesel fuel to come down soon and your refrigerated freight can wait until it does, or if your fleet has enough money available that it doesn’t matter how much it spends on fuel to run your reefers, you can skip this article. If, however, you, like most, don’t expect fuel prices to ever come down to the levels of the recent past – or even stabilize in our lifetime – then fuel economy is likely a high priority for you.