National Wheel End offers wheel bearings
A new line of through-hardened heavy-duty tapered roller bearings for commercial trailers was introduced by Federal-Mogul Corp.’s National Wheel End Components brand.
Dana adds new axle ratios
To meet customers’ increasing need for better fuel economy, Dana Corp.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group released three new ratios for its Spicer drive axle lineup.
Bandag offers new spread axle trailer tread design
Bandag Inc. will offer BTL-SA, Bandag Trailer Linehaul – Spread Axle, tread in the North American market.
Equipment Technology – Stretching Tire $$$
After fuel, tires are a fleet’s largest expenditure. Yet so many fleets tend to under-budget and under-manage this cost center. In fact, many fleets still treat tire management as an entry-level position and appoint the newest and least-experienced technicians to handle these expensive assets.
Lubrication on the go
Does the idea of improving vehicle availability intrigue you? Just a bit? Then how about improving vehicle availability while cutting your PM expenses? Getting a bit more interested? If you’d like to try it, you might consider spec’ing centralized lubrication systems when you next purchase vehicles.
Paying off
Under the direction of George Survant, a highly effective fleet services operation is helping ensure success at Florida Power & Light Co.
International continues aerodynamic tradition
International Truck and Engine Corp. said its ProStar Class 8 tractor has 9 percent less aerodynamic drag than its nearest competitor, which can mean more than 4 percent better fuel economy for customers.
Litens Automotive Group offers HoodXpress
Litens Automotive Group, a designer and manufacturer of automotive and truck components, is introducing the HoodXpress automatic hood lift for Class 8 vehicles.
Spring Time Spec suspension for trouble-free performance
Sure, today’s heavy-duty suspension systems are fairly trouble free. But, any suspension system, whether on a truck, tractor, dolly or trailer, is going to give you trouble if you try using it outside its design parameters or simply ignore routine maintenance.
True dedication – A concerted effort by AAA Cooper Transportation and its suppliers improves equipment and maintenance programs
When asked what things have contributed most to the success of equipment and maintenance programs in the nearly 29 years he’s been with AAA Cooper Transportation, Robert Floyd, director of maintenance, is quick to answer. “From our senior management to our newest employees,” he says, “there are many dedicated people, too many to mention, in fact.