Medium-duty trucks will see safety benefits from integrating winter tires on all axles
The winter season might be months away, but now is the time for medium-duty fleets to start thinking about their choice of tire for when the rain, sleet and snow starts to pelt the pavement.
Five truck trend takeaways from November
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from November focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
Watch: Preparing your trucks for the winter
As they’re fond of saying on a certain popular TV show, winter is coming. If your trucks run routes through an area that experiences harsh winters, you’re already well aware of this fact. So the question is: is your fleet prepared? Several components of your trucks will require attention as winter approaches, so make sure
Truck maintenance and fuel tips for winter
This is a winter we won’t soon forget. Temperatures in the sub zero range across the country and snow covering roads from north to south have made it a treacherous time for those who make their living on the road—and a challenging time for fleet managers who must make sure vehicles are road-ready and prepared
Preventing fuel gelling in the common rail engine
The efficiency of fuel filters has come a long way over the past decade. In fact, most common rail engines being produced today include a factory fuel filter rated at a 2-5 micron efficiency, while just a few years ago they were being produced with a 10-20 micron rating. Although the tighter tolerances of
Preparing wheel-ends, air dryers for winter
Across North America, it’s getting to be that time of year: Temperatures are dropping, and fleets and owner-operators are prepping for chilly conditions and wintry roads. Before things get too harsh out there, the Bendix Tech Tips series from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB) offers some simple steps
Daubert Chemical releases galvanized steel corrosion resistance study
Daubert Chemical announced the results of comparative corrosion resistance testing that revealed the limitations of galvanized steel and its inability to withstand exposure to the most common corrosive agent, sodium chloride. In salt spray exposure tests following American Section of the International Association for Testing and Materials (ASTM) B117 standards, Daubert compared galvanized steel I-beams
How to maintain tractor-trailer electrical connection
When it comes to tractor-trailer electrical connections, spec’ing and maintaining equipment is vital. This is especially true these days with fleets seeking to avoid CSA inspections that often lead to time off the road and costly citations. Spec the best “At Peterson, we have been actively selling and promoting our Defender sealed, modular harness and
How to prepare your truck for winter
There are some lucky over-the-road fleets whose truck tires will never touch snow or ice this winter, but for most fleets, this is the time of year to get their trucks ready for cold weather. (And even the drivers who stay down South shouldn’t get too cocky. In recent years, snow and ice storms have hit
Inspect this: Top winter tips
Fleet Equipment caught up with Homer Hogg, manager of technical development with TA Truck Service, who recommended the following cold-weather maintenance tips. It only takes a few inexpensive maintenance procedures to get a truck ready for the deep freeze of cold climate driving. Always start with a thorough inspection of the batteries and cables. The
