TMCSuperTech2010
Jeffrey Schlecht, Omaha TruckCenter, has earned the title of Grand Champion
Benchmarking: Blessing or bain?
If you plan on using a benchmark, make sure it’s a realistic goal and based on applicable data
Drive smart, not hard
According to the American Trucking Association’s Technology and Maintenance Council, an experienced driver, using the proper techniques, can save as much as 35 percent on fuel consumption compared to an untrained driver. Here’s what experienced, fuel conscious drivers do: Drive slower. Bridgestone recently conducted simulations with one truck and two different drivers and found a
TMCSuperTech2009
Mohawk Truck Inc.’s Christopher Tate takes top honors
Better than survival mode
South Shore Transportation’s Kevin Tomlinson is getting the most from his resources by paying attention to details
Spend a little time save a lot
The demand for creature comforts in sleepers will not goaway,so fleet managers need to decide what to use to supply power
Maintenance primer
Chassis, drivetrain and suspension manufacturers remind fleets that following basic rules when servicing components helps keep trucks on the road and out of service bays
Follow the leader
There’??s an old proverb that says "Nothing succeeds like success,"?
Sustainability: a new focus
Environmental and economic challenges are moving many fleets into a new business strategy, called “sustainability,”
Titan by Mack Thunders into Louisville
Mack Trucks, Inc. has introduced this most powerful truck in the 108-year history of the company to highway customers. Designed for heavy transport and heavy construction applications, the company’s new model is powered by the mighty new MACK MP10 engine, a 16-liter modern-day workhorse with a top rating of 605 HP and a massive 2,060 lb-ft of torque.