Watch: Let’s talk tire choices for 6×2 axle configurations
Let’s talk tire choices for 6×2 axle configurations. As you may recall, 6×2 axle configurations were seen as the next big thing in the trucking industry a few years back. And while the market for 6×2 configurations has not been quite what many envisioned, there is still a decent amount of interest from some fleets
Modagrafics highlights Spedian Graphics System
Fleet services graphics provider Modagrafics has introduced Spedian, which the company describes as a simple and effective graphics branding method, and as the world’s only reusable vehicle graphics system. It has no visible frame, does not require any drilling holes in a trailer, and it takes only one hour to install or remove, the company
Dyne Systems introduces portable chassis dynamometer
Dyne Systems, a division of Taylor Dynamometer, announced the launch of its portable, AC Chassis Dynamometer, the TD-24-AC-T. This fully-contained, mobile system is specifically designed for testing over-the-highway trucks. The AC dynamometer is unique, in that, it provides both power-absorbing as well as motoring integrated into the trailer. The motoring function provides downhill simulation. The
GenNext to present ‘The Future Of The Aftermarket’
GenNext, a nonprofit organization formed in 2014 to help fill open positions in the heavy-duty aftermarket, will feature one of the industry’s top experts at a webinar talks about the leading indicators of market change and what’s down the road for the heavy-duty aftermarket. The webinar, scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. EDT on
Drivewyze adds six new locations for weigh station bypass in Missouri
Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass has expanded its service along I-44 and I-70 through Missouri with the re-activation of six bypass sites. Those join two existing bypass sites the company already has operational near Joplin on I-44 east and westbound. Activation of the weigh station bypass sites began following the installation and calibration of new
Reducing Idling – Benefits and Outcomes
Reducing idling can provide benefits to fleets of all sizes. Though tackling the challenge may seem minuscule in comparison to other fleet management challenges, there are significant reasons to pay attention to it and cost benefiting reasons to reduce it. With some fleet managers already implementing solutions to reduce vehicle idling automatically and states putting
Nokian completes its winter truck tire range with the Hakkapeliitta Truck T
Harsh winter conditions set special demands for trailer tires as well. Particularly lateral and braking grip are needed when hauling a timber trailer on small forest roads or moving heavy loads on curly mountain roads covered with ice. According to the company, the new Nokian Hakkapeliitta Truck T gives you more confidence in these extreme
The AAA Cooper Transportation advantage: A cohesive maintenance, safety and purchasing approach
Combining three functional areas of its fleet operation under a single management team is proving to be an advantage at AAA Cooper Transportation. “With safety, maintenance and purchasing for the fleet managed collectively we have a combined thought process,” says Steven Aronhalt, the fleet’s vice president of safety and maintenance. “The value in that approach
Bridgestone names new president of truck, bus and retread tires
Bridgestone Americas has announced that Eric Higgs, currently the vice president of marketing for the commercial group for U.S. and Canada with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO), has been named BATO’s president of truck, bus and retread tires for U.S. and Canada, effective Sept. 1. Eric succeeds Joseph Saoud, who recently assumed the position of
One dashboard to rule them all! How to integrate your truck data
There’s no sign of truck data slowdown. In fact, data is only going to come more fast and furious as component manufacturers start streaming information and data sets become richer and deeper. Managing a multitude of trucks is difficult enough without a multitude of data dashboards telling you different things. So here’s a quick guide
