Dedicated to quality
For Pitt Ohio Express, investing in effective equipment and advanced technology is proving to be the key to long term success
Educational Value
A training program for technicians at Swift Transportation Co. is helping ensure quality service is provided to the fleet’s customers
ULSD fuel update
With the introduction of the 2007 model year on-highway, diesel powered trucks comes the use of ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel. Several months ago availability and quality were a concern, but now these issues have pretty much gone away.
Fleet Equipment Magazine
• Equipment Management: Managing Engine Idling • Equipment Technology: New Cab Design • Fleet Profile: Private Carrier • Spec’ing for: Safety – Collision Control Technology
Columbus was wrong
I recently returned from the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Associationannual Heavy Duty Dialogue meeting and have discovered that what Ilearned in school was in error. Columbus had it all wrong. The world isin fact flat.
Model Carrier
Kennesaw Transportation continues to serve as an example of how success in trucking can be established and maintained.
What about ‘07?
The year 2006 has been a very busy year for both industry suppliers and their customers.
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.
TMC Marks 50th Anniversary
Progress in data communications and vehicle reporting maintenance standards have been impressive, according to executives reflecting on some of the recent accomplishments of the Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) of the American Trucking Assns. as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
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.