Smart Choices
For O&S Trucking, fuel-saving technologies, effective specification choices and efforts to improve the efficiency of its operations are enabling ongoing growth and success
Good looks, ENDURANCE
Vehicle colors and graphics speak volumes about a fleet; good paint systems protect tractors and trailers
Cummins introduces ComfortGuard APU system
The new ComfortGuard APU from Cummins is the engine manufacturer’s first complete auxiliary power unit system for over-the-road trucks.
Stertil KONI introduces new lift
Stertil KONI introduced the ST 1082 (18K lbs.) Mobile Column Lift with 24VDC battery power, which only needs a concrete slab to do the job.
Buying new tractors with resale profit in mind
How important is resale value when writing specifications for new tractors? What premium systems and components raise the resale value of tractors?
Meeting Needs
For petroleum carrier Harris Transportation, specifying the right components is a critical element of success
International 9000 features new suspension system
For long-haul truck drivers, bumping and winding roads and highways can play havoc with a comfortable ride and a restful sleep when their partner is at the wheel.
Rostra rearsight offered on Dodge Sprinter van
Rostra Precision Controls Inc. offers its RearSight camera system for the Dodge Sprinter Van.
Flying J offers APU system
Flying J Enterprise Solutions said it released its new Cab Comfort System (CCS), a fully integrated high-end auxiliary power unit, to help truck fleets reduce engine idling and unnecessary emissions while providing the driver in-cab comfort and convenience while on the road.
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.