Reducing downtime and lowering costs at Bruckner Leasing Company
To improve its ability to manage 200 to 250 new service and repair cases each day at 24 locations in six states, Bruckner Leasing needed a means of communicating more effectively and efficiently. The division of Bruckner Truck Sales, headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, is a member of the Mack Leasing System, the Volvo Leasing System
Need to maximize asset utilization? Become a Time Lord
With the demand for truck freight booming, and a shortage in the supply of equipment, fleet managers are under more pressure than ever to make the most of the assets they have. That means a shift in perception about what we mean by an asset to include not just the number of trucks available, but
Watch: Let’s talk tire retreading
Let’s talk tire retreading. As you probably know, tires are the second-highest cost for fleets, behind fuel. And with a typical on-highway Class 8 truck running 18 wheel positions, keeping those assets in the best possible shape can be very valuable. Clearly, it’s important to have a program in place to manage the tires for
Keeping costs low and asset utilization high at Master Fleet
As a provider of fleet maintenance services, Master Fleet requires a unified source of information to ensure the lowest costs and least amount of downtime for its customers. “Most important are database and reporting capabilities that enable us to achieve cost savings for our customers by establishing, tracking and reporting on key performance indicators,” says
Driving Dynamics introduces hands-on driver safety coaching service
Driving Dynamics Inc., a provider of driver and safety training for fleet-based organizations throughout North America announced the rollout of DriveWiseAdvantage (DriveWise). Offered to the U.S. market, it is the latest course under the company’s DriverAdvantage behind-the-wheel brand for individuals who operate light-to-medium duty vehicles. DriveWise is an on-road behavior and skills coaching service designed
Assessing truck tire casing quality can mean more retreads, more profit
When it comes to medium- and heavy-duty trucks, small increases in cost-per-mile can have a major effect on the bottom line. After all, you can’t shrink the distance between two points, and driving and maintenance improvements can only improve the lifespan of a single tread by so much. To get better returns beyond that, you
Hendrickson, Mack Defense partner to win U.S. Army contract
Hendrickson and Mack Defense LLC announced that they have received a contract award from the U.S. Army for PRIMAAX EX suspension systems on all new Mack Granitearmored and armor-capable dump trucks. Bids were submitted beginning in June 2017 and production will continue through May 18, 2025. The PRIMAAX EX suspension system provides a rugged, weight-efficient design that
Managing maintenance and parts effectively with internal programs and outsourcing alternatives
For most fleets, managing maintenance and parts efficiently requires a mix of programs and practices. At the 2018 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference, those approaches were on display during two sessions that were part of the conference educational program on Strategies for Managing a Safe, Productive and Cost Effective Fleet. Ameren Illinois fields a fleet
Women in Trucking award finalists announced
Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Freightliner Trucks announced three finalists for the 2018 Influential Woman in Trucking award. This is the eighth year for the award which was developed in 2010 as a way to honor female leaders and to attract and advance women within the trucking industry. The award highlights the achievements of
September truck orders fall slightly but remain strong
According to the numbers from both FTR and ACT Research, September truck orders took a slight step back from the record-setting pace of the summer, while remaining strong compared to past years. Preliminary North America Class 8 net order data show the industry booked 42,800 units in September, falling moderately after back-to-back record order months.
