Premium choices
For Gardenscape Transport, a first-class fleet is the only way to deliver quality goods to customers.
Shutting down idling
As fuel cost rise and more states and municipalities regulate idling time, finding ways to provide creature comforts for drivers with the engine off is more important than ever.
Dodge introduces 2007 Sprinter
Dodge is building on its presence in the commercial vehicle market with the new, super-sized Sprinter, which offers expanded versatility and more choices and features. Compared to the previous model, the new Sprinter boasts increases in width (2 ins.), interior height (11 ins.), exterior height (13 ins.), cargo area length (19 ins.), vehicle length (30 ins.), cargo volume (127 cu. ft.), and towing capacity (2,500 lbs.), the company said.
Thermo King introduces Web-based ROI calculator
Thermo King introduced an ROI (Return On Investment) calculator for its TriPac Auxiliary Idle Reduction and Temperature Management System. This online tool helps customers understand the financial benefits of purchasing and operating Thermo King TriPac systems and the relatively short period of time in which the TriPac systems can pay for themselves, the company said.
Zero RPMs
Excessive engine idling consumes more than 800 million gallons of diesel fuel a year.
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
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?
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.
Trailer Productivity: Corrosion Control
Durability. Cost. Image. Three main factors in fleet decisions about trailer specifications that are directly affected by a common enemy – corrosion. From the roofline to structural members, suspensions, axles, landing gear and upper-couplers, constant bombardment by moisture and debris – as well as exposure to road salts and other de-icing materials – makes specifying trailers for corrosion protection of utmost concern to fleet managers. Equally aware of the challenge are trailer, system and component manufacturers, who are addressing the problems caused by corrosion with new technologies and processes.
Creature comfort, no idling
With the high cost of diesel fuel and the growing number of states and municipalities that are enacting anti-idling laws, auxiliary power units (APUs) are more popular than ever.