Tips for checking truck tire pressure
Every tire manufacturer is constantly preaching the importance of maintaining proper tire inflation when it comes to maximizing tire treadwear, increasing casing retreadability, improving fuel economy and lowering cost per mile. Visibly inspecting tires and checking tire pressures are recommended on a regular basis. “Regular” for some fleets may mean every day, once a week
Redbank Transport meets demands with the right specs
When it comes to demanding operating conditions, Redbank Transport’s trucks and drivers have it much tougher than a typical linehaul or over-the-road fleet, and in some ways even harder than many vocational operations. “We do a lot of off-road work hauling coal, fertilizer, road salt, construction materials and demolition debris,” explains Co-Owner Dave Jackson. “Backing
Let’s talk fuel economy and engine emission reductions
I feel like Diogenes, the Greek philosopher who walked around with a lantern searching for an honest man. As a physicist, I forever search for the truth, but I’m often disappointed. Many people would have you believe that the truth is variable depending on your point of view, but that just isn’t the case. Science
Coming together: To advance truck technology, integration is going beyond the components
The truck technology conversation has shifted. No longer are we asking if automated trucks are possible or even speculating as to when it will happen. The primary question being asked today is: “What are the advanced driver systems that need to be developed and proven to make automated trucks a reality?” Every OEM, supplier and
Medium-duty success: Ford is seeing growth in the Class 6 & 7 markets
If you’re a fleet operating Class 6 and 7 trucks and tractors—and as the well-known commercial slogan suggests, you haven’t driven a Ford lately—the manufacturer says you’re missing out. “We’re seeing growing interest in our Class 6 and 7 truck and tractor models from beverage, hauling and other types of fleets,” said Kevin Koester, Ford’s
The driving factor: Kenworth stays focused on driver-centric features
Standing in the center of Kenworth’s massive booth at the equally massive Mid-America Trucking Show, it wasn’t hard to pick out the OEM’s primary focus: the driver. You know there is a driver shortage threatening the industry, so we won’t rehash the numbers. The OEMs are also all too well aware of the impact.
Bestpass, Tollsmart announce partnership
Bestpass and Tollsmart have announced a partnership through which Bestpass customers will now have access to the Tollsmart Toll Calculator, which covers every tolled facility in the United States and Canada. Bestpass, which provides single-source payment and streamlined toll management services to commercial fleets, has integrated the Tollsmart application into its customer web portal, located
The ups and downs of air spring, leaf spring truck suspensions
Every truck suspension option comes with its own unique performance trade-offs. The best choice requires an understanding of how the trade-offs match up to your application requirements. The right suspension can maintain a tractor-trailer’s road handling and ride quality, and helps minimize the amount of jarring (bumps, vibrations) for improved load-carrying ability. This protects both
Pirelli unveils North American truck tire lineup
After a successful testing process, TP Commercial Solutions says that it is ready to launch the sales and marketing of the Pirelli brand of radial truck tires, agricultural tires and off-road tires to the U.S. and Canada. Pirelli says the tires were developed after a rigorous R&D and testing process with multiple fleets in
Bestpass launches Leased Equipment Toll solution
Bestpass announced its newly launched Leased Equipment Toll Solution (LETS), a customizable toll management service for leased equipment providers, including not only tractors and trailers, but many other types of vehicles. Traditionally, Bestpass has provided single-source payment and national toll management service to commercial trucking fleets. Now that the company has launched LETS, Bestpass says
