Ingersoll Axles adds suspension lineup
The Ingersoll Suspension System lineup features an optimum i-beam trailing beam design, a fully wrapped axle connection, industry standard parts and unparalleled customer support, according to Ingersoll Axles.
Reyco enhances ride offerings with RideMaster family
Reyco Granning’s RideMaster family of fixed-axle air ride trailer suspensions includes two integrated axle models containing narrow bushings and three wide-bushing U-bolt axle connection models.
SAF-Holland standardizes Black Armour
SAF-Holland said its Black Armour corrosion protection will now be standard on a wide selection of its most popular trailer suspension systems and all of its landing gear and lift gates.
Meritor FUELite tandem axle saves weight, boosts fuel efficiency
The FUELite tandem axle, the first member of Meritor’s SoloDrive Series axles, is designed for line-haul applications to maximize weight savings and increase fuel efficiency. It delivers nearly 400 lbs. in weight savings and approximately a 2% increase in fuel efficiency when compared to a traditional 6×4 configuration.
XTRA Lease refreshes fleet with 9,400 new trailers
XTRA Lease has ordered about 9,400 new vans and reefers for 2012, equipped with fuel-saving aerodynamic side skirts and low rolling resistance tires. The trailer lessor also is refurbishing approximately 1,000 flatbeds to restore them to like-new condition.
Ridewell releases new disc brake axle
The company’s new axle is available with WABCO PAN 22 air disc brakes and features a 5-in. diameter axle and 0.59-in. wall; parallel spindle; and a hub piloted, 11.25-in. diameter bolt circle long stud for aluminum wheels.
Balancing Act
Keeping transportation costs in line while meeting the specialized needs of its company’s customers is an ongoing management challenge for the private fleet operation at Kemira.
TruckWeight now offering free weight-recording software
The company’s Virtual Weigh Station software reports and records individual axle weights with an excellent screen view, as well as gross vehicle weights with an easy touch to change from rig to rig, and automatically generate reports in an Excel format.
Chemical attack: preventing corrosion caused by road de-icers
Good specs and regular maintenance can defend your equipment against the corrosive attack of de-icing chemicals.
Core values
A reliable fleet is central to providing top customer service at J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida.