Dealing with wheel corrosion issues
Wheels are rusting faster than ever. Corrosion has continued to increase and it appears that there is no slowing it down. Even with shot peening, zinc primers and powder coating, they are still rusting quicker than before. This means that for tire dealers, customer complaints and credits are rising faster than a rocket, as I
Armellini Express Lines: Safer drivers in safer trucks
Now in his 50th year in the trucking business, Jeff Drury could easily sit back and talk at length about the many changes he’s seen when it comes to trucks. For the vice president of risk management, safety and human resources at Armellini Express Lines, however, there’s no time for reflection. “Today, it’s all about
Purkey’s releases Aware audio interface management system
Purkey’s Fleet Electric recently released their Aware audio interface management system, which connects with the speaker system in a truck’s cab to wirelessly route messages from the telematics alert system through the speakers. Features of the Aware system, described by the company, include: Allows for hands-free phone operation with any common 3.5 mm mono microphone
The changing climate: Urban area applications are poised for Chanje
With global regulations emphasizing low or zero emissions within densely populated urban areas and the continued development of electric drive train technology, the current climate within the electrical vehicle space is crackling. So much so that the industry’s tried-and-true diesel engine manufacturer, Cummins, has thrown a host of time, money and, pardon the pun, energy
Detroit launches over-the-air parameter programming, firmware updates
Fleets with the new Freightliner Cascadia spec’d with a Detroit engine will soon be able to utilize the full over-the-air functionality of Detroit Connect Remote Updates, including the ability to remotely and securely program select engine parameters and accept Detroit-initiated firmware updates. Enabled by the newly developed, cellular-based Detroit Connect platform, Remote Updates provides over-the-air
Michelin shows off new line-haul drive tire, adds X Multi D sizes
Available immediately, the new Michelin XDA Energy + is a dual drive-position tire for line-haul applications, Michelin Americas Truck Tires announced at the North American Commercial Vehicle show. The XDA Energy + is designed for fleets and owner-operators who are focused on fuel savings to reduce their operating costs, Michelin said. Fuel savings is driven
Kinedyne announces two new curtain-side products
Kinedyne introduced two new products at the North American Commercial Vehicle show: a load-rated curtain-side system and a double-decking system designed specifically for curtain-side applications. The curtain-side system opens and closes quickly, but is engineered to restrain lateral cargo movement, the company said. A load-rated curtain gives a trailer the combined advantages of flatbed access
Thermo King launches all-electric auxiliary power unit
Thermo King, maker of transport temperature control solutions for a variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, debued its new all-electric TriPac Envidia auxiliary power unit (APU) at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV). The TriPac Envidia is an environmentally clean, reliable APU that delivers the extended run-time, without tractor
Oetiker brings heavy-duty line of clamping, connection solutions to North America
Oetiker Inc., announced that its heavy-duty truck line of clamping and connection solutions is available for the first time in North America. Oetiker’s full heavy-duty product lineup for North America includes the following (with descriptions by Oetiker): Heavy-Duty V-Profile Clamps: Features include up to 25% increased sealing capability compared to conventional V-Profile clamp designs; engineered
Brown Transportation invests in equipment and people
It’s not unusual to hear trucking companies talk about how they provide high-quality service to customers, and that they strive everyday to meet their needs and expectations. In the case of Brown Transportation, those goals are being met with an apparently successful approach. “We’re very diverse, which helps us weather any changes in the business