Meeting trucking industry demands
North American Truck executives talk about government mandates and the impact on future vehicles.
Tire cage safety regulations
Truck tire service, especially the inflation process, can be dangerous or even fatal if not performed according to proper procedures. Due to the number of accidents associated with tire inflation, OSHA now mandates that all truck tires be inflated in an acceptable restraining device. The requirements for safety cages are spelled out in OSHA standards,
Traditional practices work for petroleum fleet
Kane Transport has been providing reliable, safe and
on-time petroleum hauling services for more than six decades
Spec’ing for fuel economy: 2010 engines
10 EPA emission mandates have changed engine technology significantly—test fleets have experienced increased fuel economy
Training—more important than ever
The subject of training has been written about so frequently that I hesitate to use the word in a title
Changing dynamics
“Economic, social and global issues, as well as industry dynamics, aredriving change,” related Jim Carney, executive director of the NationalTruck Equipment Association (NTEA).
The ethanol has hit the fan
In June I wrote a column explaining that the world is beginning to question its enthusiastic embrace of ethanol produced from corn.
We should have left our scientists alone
As most of you know, I’ve never been a fan of corn-based ethanol.
Delo introduces new nitrite-free extended life coolant
Chevron’s Delo brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, has introduced the latest member of its product family, Delo Extended Life Coolant/Antifreeze – Nitrite Free (DELO ELC-NF). Its maker says the new extended life coolant (ELC) is recommended for use in on- and off-road heavy-duty equipment, as well as stationary applications, requiring a nitrite-free OAT formulation, as mandated by engine manufactures like Detroit Diesel, which only allows the use of nitrite-free extended life coolants (OAT) in its engines. Delo Extended Life Coolant/Antifreeze – Nitrite Free helps ensure operators meet OEM warranty requirements.
Just drive it
Most of the problems that fleets and suppliers faced after 2007 emissions-compliant engines went into service have been addressed by software updates and driver training