How Old Dominion Freight Line is leveraging technology
At Old Dominion Freight Line, sustainability is a promise that goes hand in hand with ongoing growth. “We keep that promise by leveraging new technology, and training our employees and drivers,” says Thomas Newby, the company’s vice president of equipment and maintenance. One part of that focus at Old Dominion is on the adoption of
Winter is coming: Is your fleet prepared?
It may not be something that everyone (OK, anyone) wants to think about, but the fact remains that winter is on its way. Everyone needs to be prepared for what’s ahead, and that includes fleets. It’s the harshest season for trucks, which face issues from the brakes freezing to the products being hauled in trailers
Kenworth’s Renton assembly plant earns award for waste prevention, recycling
Kenworth Truck Co.’s assembly plant in Renton, Wash., has earned a 2015 Best Workplace for Waste Prevention and Recycling Award from the King County (Wash.) Solid Waste Division for its efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle. That marks the seventh consecutive year that Kenworth-Renton has received the award, which earned the plant King County’s honor roll status for
How to mitigate diesel exhaust fluid risk
In today’s litigious society, a risk management program is absolutely necessary for fleets using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). The main portion of a good risk management program is a structured well functioning quality assurance program, explained Acustrip, a supplier of antifreeze coolant, brake fluid make-up water and DEF diagnostics tests. The maximum presence of contaminants
PEAK C&I launches online resource for fleets
As part of ongoing efforts to support fleet professionals in maximizing fleet efficiency and profitability, PEAK Commercial & Industrial has launched Lifeblood, an online resource providing a variety of information, tools, research and industry profiles to aid fleet professionals in fulfilling their day-to- day responsibilities. “Fleet professionals serve as the lifeblood of the nation’s transportation
Shell Rotella introduces nitrite-free extended life coolant
Shell Lubricants expanded its portfolio with the introduction of Shell Rotella Extended Life Coolant – Nitrite Free (ELC NF). The new coolant joins the Shell Rotella coolant portfolio as the companion to Shell Rotella Ultra ELC. Both products are designed to meet the requirements of a growing segment of commercial vehicles that are moving to
Prestone Command highlights latest heavy-duty products
Prestone Products Corp. will feature its new Prestone Command products at the upcoming 2015 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas, Jan. 26-29. Colin Dilley, Ph.D vice president of technology for Prestone Products Corp., and Peter Woyciesjes, Ph.D worldwide RD&E manager, coolants, will be on hand during the event to answer questions at the Prestone
Coolant compatibility: Know thy coolants
When it comes to a fleet’s extended life coolant concerns, look no further than the three C’s: Capabilities; Compatibility; and Contamination. The biggest concern for the fleets running organic acid coolants (OAT) and nitrited organic acid technology (NOAT) extended life coolant [ELC] is knowing which fluid should be in their system. Extended life coolants are
Interpreting used oil analysis
“Think of oil analysis as a visit to your engine’s health care professional,” says Edward Covington, vice president, quality assurance at WIX Filters. “Oil analysis provides fact-based information on the oil’s condition, which can then be used to determine the engine’s condition. The data will help answer questions such as is the oil and filter
Ten maintenance tips for heavy-duty engine coolant systems
More than half of heavy-duty engine failures are due to improper maintenance. The coolant system is responsible for removing approximately 30% of combustion heat of heavy-duty engines, while more than 53% of premature engine failures are due to improper maintenance, says Paul Bandoly, fleet manager Wix Filters. Proper understanding of coolant types and adherence to
