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.
Nitrogen inflation system targets ROI, tire life
Vehicle Inspection Systems Inc. (VIS) introduced a professional-grade, high-performance nitrogen tire inflation system called VIS-Nitro, which alllows operators to fill up to four tires at once, according to Miles Fuller, president.
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.
Hendrickson expands Composilite family
Hendrickson recently expanded its Composilite family with the emergence of Composilite FBC, a self-steering auxiliary lift axle in capacities up to 10,000 pounds.
Dana Spicer Tire Pressure Control System offers new features
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Dana Corp.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group enhanced its Dana Spicer Tire Pressure Control System (TPCS) with a new integrated Driver Display Module (DDM) that, in conjunction with new dash-mounted rocker switches, is designed to simplify the selection of tire pressures to maximize vehicle mobility under varying load and terrain conditions.
All inclusive
Founded 60 years ago to transport fuel oil in the Midwest, Transport Service Co. (TSC) has grown and diversified into one of the largest tank truck carriers in the United States. Today, the Oak Brook, Ill.-based motor carrier conducts business through a Chemical Division that provides tank truck services to chemical manufacturers, and a Food Grade Division focused on serving manufacturers of bulk liquid food products.
Fuel Economy & Weight Savings
For bulk haulers, the premise is simple: Weight savings transfers to payload and every pound that can be spec’ed out of a vehicle’s overall weight without sacrificing durability, reliability or safety is an extra pound of revenue generating freight.