The skinny on thinner gear oil
When it comes to lubricants, especially for axles, the stance among fleet owners and operators has traditionally been that thicker viscosity is better. After all, thick lubricants do protect. Gear oil must protect critical hardware within the axle while operating in extremely demanding conditions. Minor damage to an axle can create major headaches from increased
Proactive tire prep for the summer season
Summer is peak hauling season. Fleets must identify and address truck issues now before they interrupt operations, causing missed deadlines and delivery dates. Where does that process start? With tires. A variety of factors can impact tire performance and result in unplanned downtime—from tread depth to inflation pressure. GCR Tires and Service recommended the following
IPA introduces Pneumatic Fuel Tank Sweeper
IPA introduces the Pneumatic Fuel Tank Sweeper, a turnkey system for removing debris, impurities and water from contaminated diesel fuel, fuel oil and kerosene. “The Pneumatic Fuel Tank Sweeper utilizes a high-quality diaphragm pump and panel mount controls,” says Ian Vinci, vice president of IPA. “It incorporates a spill-free, drain-down design with custom accessories such as
Avoiding coolant-related heavy-duty engine failures
Fifty-three percent—that’s the percentage of catastrophic, premature diesel engine failures directly related to improper cooling system maintenance techniques and habits, according to filter manufacturers. Filtration plays a key role in coolant maintenance. Using the proper coolant filter can prevent scale, leakage and erosion in the cooling system. The filter captures damaging contaminate that may contribute
Why heavy-duty gear oil quality matters
Gear oils provide multiple important functions when it comes to the operation of gears and axles. As gear oils flow around axles, they help to cool the critical hardware components by carrying heat away and dissipating it. They also help to keep hardware components and assemblies clean by suspending contaminants, which would otherwise lead to
FleetPride offers interest-free financing on Jaltest all-makes diagnostic tools
FleetPride announced that it is offering six months of interest-free financing when they buy Jaltest All-Makes, All-Models Diagnostic Tools at any FleetPride branch. The offer is available for FleetPride credit customers who purchase Jaltest commercial vehicle kits, AG & Off-Highway software and annual licenses, or Jaltest’s ruggedized laptops between May 1 and August 31, 2018.
Truck orders continue strong year with record May numbers
An extremely strong 2018 for truck orders has continued with the May numbers. According to both FTR and ACT Research, May Class 8 orders exceeded 35,000 units, making for one of the best months of May on record. FTR’s preliminary number for Class 8 orders is 35,200 units, the third-highest May on record. FTR noted
Daimler Trucks announces Automated Truck R&D Center
Daimler Trucks announced the creation of an Automated Truck Research and Development Center in Portland, Ore. The facility will be located at Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) headquarters on Swan Island in Portland, where DTNA already has a significant research and development presence, including a full-scale heavy-duty truck wind tunnel on Swan Island and
Xtra Lease to offer SAF-Holland P89 air disc brake
Xtra Lease announced that it is installing SAF-Holland’s P89 air disc brakes on more than 6,000 of its over-the-road dry vans and reefers purchased in 2018. According to Xtra Lease, the reasons for choosing the P89 air disc brakes for its trailers include the following: The ability to provide a lower maintenance trailer to fleets
Continental offers Trade In, Trade Up promotion for ELDs
Continental has announced the VDO RoadLog Trade In — Trade Up Promotion, which gives a $100 rebate to existing ELD owners who make the switch to the VDO RoadLog ELD. “In spite of the fact that there are a lot of ELD options on the market, many ELD owners are dissatisfied and downright frustrated with
