The right tools
When diagnosing and trouble shooting vehicle problems, having the correct tools for the job is essential
Benson International adds wireless scale as installed option
TruckWeight Inc. said its Smart Scale wireless scale for commercial vehicles is now an installed option on Benson International trailers.
Two motors are better than one
Hybrids have received mixed reviews when used in cars and trucks, but new generations are now receiving well-earned attention
Meritor WABCO introduces communications capability
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems introduced its InfoLink option for the Enhanced Easy-Stop Basic trailer Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). The new option enables the driver to monitor and control trailer functions from the tractor, is available for semi- or full-trailers, and is compliant with FMVSS-121 requirements, the company said.
Temperature control
Match the refrigeration unit and the box for ultimate performance
Zero RPMs
Excessive engine idling consumes more than 800 million gallons of diesel fuel a year.
Tips on finding and keeping technicians
Recruiting, training and retaining technicians remains a major concern. Recently, the industry has taken a closer look at refining the process.
Effective equipment and maintenance programs are benefiting Arrow Trucking Co.
As a veteran fleet manager, Jim Cade knows that effective equipment decisions are essential to the ongoing success of any trucking operation.
Deciding factors — Insider tips on how to choose maintenance software
There are some basic considerations fleets may want to consider when choosing the right software. “Because each vehicle maintenance software vendor takes a different approach, fleets should evaluate the software and the company supplying the software,” says Ed Cooper, president and owner of Squarerigger Inc.
On board filters making the grade
On board filters – air, fuel, water, lubricant – are the last lines, indeed, in many cases the only lines, of defense against fluid-borne engine problems. And, with the introduction of 2007 emissions technology, a major line of defense against environmental contamination.