Training: An investment in efficiency
Training technicians on the correct use of shop tools and equipment, from vehicle lifts to diagnostic tools, should be considered an investment—not an expense.
Time running out for CARB compliance on trailer aerodynamics
Fleets and owner-operators who travel into California must have aerodynamic devices as of Jan. 1, 2013.
The power of electronic onboard recorders
Once viewed by drivers as a diabolical “big brother,” EOBRs have proven their value in significantly reducing the cost of maintenance, safety, compliance and fuel.
Spec’ing truck components
From fuel efficiency to driver satisfaction to profitability, there is much for fleets to consider when spec’ing components on new vehicles.
Using software to manage fuel costs
The level of technology available today allows for more innovation and security when it comes to buying fuel over-the-road.
The skinny on air disc brakes
Fleet interest in air disc brakes is increasing as improved safety and reduced maintenance costs make these brakes more appealing.
CSA: Compliance, safety and accountability
FMCSA’s program, which will likely improve highway safety, is here to stay, and vehicle maintenance plays an important role.
Choose the right alternator for longer battery life
Fleets that have experienced problems with short-lived batteries would do well to rethink their choice of alternators.
Foundation Brakes
Issued in July 2009 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), new tractor braking standards are set to take effect in August of this year. To meet and exceed the rule’s more stringent stopping distance requirements, braking system suppliers have been working in close cooperation with vehicle manufacturers to develop and refine effective solutions
Customer-focused fleet management
The right parts. Talented technicians. Can-do attitude. Delivering what customers want and need. That’s the formula for a unique network of trailer service centers operated by Polar Service Centers, a growing network of 29 locations across the U.S. It’s operated by a team of individual site managers and directed by the group’s president, Craig Fisher,