STEMCO Duroline launches new families of friction products
STEMCO Duroline has launched its high performance friction material utilizing the proprietary “Wave Process” that the company said delivers superior stopping performance, longer life, reduced noise and reduced drum wear.
The importance of keeping contaminants out of your truck’s wheel ends
The trick to extending the life and performance of your wheel end starts with something that is simple, but often overlooked: prevention. And while you’ve likely heard why it’s a good idea to keep contaminants away from wheel ends, you may not know exactly where those contaminants are coming from—or the damage they’re actually doing.
Five reasons application matters when spec’ing wheel ends, wheels
Let’s take a step back from the focus on efficiency and talk about application. Sure, getting the most out of your truck is important, but if you aren’t putting just as much consideration into the impact your application has on your equipment, then you’re potentially setting yourself up for maintenance issues that could cost more
Report Card: FMVSS 121 reduced stopping distance regulation
We are coming up on the third anniversary of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 121 reduced stopping distance regulation (RSD) start date. Fleet Equipment decided to ask brake friction manufacturers to report in on brake performance—and/or changes—since those regulations went into effect. “Actually, the friction materials were changing long before August 2011,” says
The importance of tire pressure monitoring
Keeping a close eye on tire pressure can also impact your bottom line. Under-inflated tires flex excessively under load, producing heat and increasing rolling resistance, which wastes fuel. Tires inflated 10 PSI below recommended levels can reduce truck fuel economy up to 1%. In addition, stress from flexing causes fast and uneven wear, shortening the
Standing apart
Clean vehicle initiatives are one way Central Freight Lines puts itself ahead of the competition.
Delivering efficiently
PepsiCo North America Beverages is fielding fleet technology that helps improve productivity and fuel efficiency, and enhance cost effectiveness.
Adding Up
Effective management practices are helping Maines Paper & Food Service control costs and prepare for the future
Maximum Impact
Aviation fuel hauler Pinnacle Express is adopting new technology to ensure its fleet operates at the highest efficiency
Selecting hubs & wheel ends
Choose the options that increase reliability and reduce downtime