Heavy-duty truck leasing primer
The ability to lease vehicles adds flexibility, not only because it increases equipment in boom times, but also because it helps fleet control capital investment. With this in mind, Fleet Equipment asked three of the top leasing companies to outline the features and benefits of the programs they offer. Choosing your lease package Joe Gallick,
Making application-specific suspension specification, axles choices
Improving fuel economy and reducing maintenance, along with weight savings to help boost hauling capacity, remain the focus of axle and suspension system design initiatives. In particular, 6×2 configurations can address these needs. Operations best served by 6×2 configurations are those with variable loads. Applications include tank and bulk haulers, beverage and grocery fleets, refuse
Pulling power: Plugging into battery options
Starting, cycling, electrical systems, onboard computers, hotel loads—the demand for power from the truck is at an all-time high. As a fleet manager, it’s your responsibility to ensure the truck starts day-in, day-out, while drivers demand today’s advanced creature. It all comes down to one basic premise: “Energy in needs to exceed energy out. Batteries
Maintain proper tire pressure for added benefits
Tire pressure monitoring and automatic inflation systems work in combination to improve fuel economy, enhance safety and lower overall fleet costs.
Boost filter performance with proper fleet maintenance
Today’s filters are the result of major advances in technology, but need to be used properly for effective performance.
The benefits of fleet maintenance software
Fleet maintenance software has never been more important because it helps fleets save money.
Productive cooperation: a new solution
Communication, teamwork, cooperation and other buzzwords aren’t news to those of us in the trucking industry. They represent worthy goals in many instances, but I’ve long had a bit of a problem with the way concepts have been presented. One of the cornerstones of good management has been identifying goals and deploying available resources to
Operational advantages: Powerplant components
“One thing fleet managers have learned,” says Darry W. Stuart, principal at DWS Fleet Management Services, an independent, limited-time executive transportation and fleet management business, “is that their choices may be limited when it comes to spec’ing certain vehicle components.” For example, Stuart points out that due in part to the need to enhance aerodynamics,
Spec’ing for… Fuel efficiency: mapping and routing
Optimized routing using highly accurate and up-to-date mapping data may be seen by fleet managers as purely a tool for dispatchers, route planners and operations management personnel. In reality, however, effective advanced planning can also lead to fuel savings. “For trucking companies,” says Jonathon Husby, vice president of Automotive, Telematics and Transportation at Tele Atlas,
New engines, the right filters
Filtration for EPA 2010 engines keeps pace with new engine technology