Equipment Technology – Stretching Tire $$$
After fuel, tires are a fleet’s largest expenditure. Yet so many fleets tend to under-budget and under-manage this cost center. In fact, many fleets still treat tire management as an entry-level position and appoint the newest and least-experienced technicians to handle these expensive assets.
Lubrication on the go
Does the idea of improving vehicle availability intrigue you? Just a bit? Then how about improving vehicle availability while cutting your PM expenses? Getting a bit more interested? If you’d like to try it, you might consider spec’ing centralized lubrication systems when you next purchase vehicles.
Paying off
Under the direction of George Survant, a highly effective fleet services operation is helping ensure success at Florida Power & Light Co.
Rotary Lift aims to increase productivity
Rotary Lift introduced a new line of heavy-duty four-post lifts to meet the needs of budget-conscious customers who want to improve shop productivity, the company said.
Mitsubishi Fuso offers new engine protection system
A new engine protection system is available as a port-installed option on new 2006 Mitsubishi Fuso FE and FG model medium-duty commercial trucks.
Thermo King offers new refrigeration unit
Thermo King Corp. introduced the MD-100 refrigeration unit for trucks.
New armrests open space for sleeper access
Sears Seating, a division of Sears Manufacturing Co., added a new option to its line of Atlas seats to better accommodate drivers moving between two areas.
Knaack offers itemizer drawer units
Knaack Manufacturing Co. Weather Guard Itemizer Drawer Units are designed to be lightweight storage solutions that compartmentalize tools, small parts and fittings.
Dynabrade introduces Random Orbital Sander
Dynabrade Inc. introduced an 11-in. Random Orbital Sander, featuring a powerful new air motor and many ergonomic improvements, the company said.
Holland introduces fifth wheel slider system
The Holland Group Inc. announced the release of its Integrated Low-Weight Slider (ILS) system, designed to reduce the weight of traditional fifth wheel/slider combos by up to 27 percent (151 pounds).