Five truck trend takeaways from May
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from May focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place.
How Central Freight Lines built an optimum LTL, distribution network
In mid-February of this year, Central Freight Lines announced plans to purchase Wilson Trucking, effectively expanding its terminal network by 50% and extending its operating area to include the entire southeastern U.S. and Puerto Rico. “The Wilson Trucking network of 26 terminals in the southeast matched up with our western and southwestern footprint of 56
Your transmission can see the future, and the future is fuel efficient
It’s a scenario a driver runs into repeatedly—the truck turns a corner and comes across a steep hill. The driver puts the pedal to the floor, burning excess fuel in an effort to remain at a reasonable speed as the truck climbs. Upon reaching the top, the truck careens down the hill at an excessive
Rotary Lift launches HDC36 heavy-duty four-post truck lift
Rotary Lift introduces the 35,900-lb. capacity HDC36 heavy-duty four-post lift. According to the company, the HDC36 features Rotary Lift’s patented control system on all four posts, and because it’s battery-powered, the HDC36 is easier to install, maintain and relocate than traditional four-post lifts. Each post is fitted with its own DC battery and an onboard
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
Oliver Rubber introduces new drive retread, new ULP trailer retread size
Oliver Rubber Co. has announced the launch of the Oliver Lug Traction Drive (ORCO LTD), a new lightweight, open-shoulder drive-position retread for regional and urban commercial vehicles. According to the company it is designed to deliver excellent all-weather traction and durability, and is ideal for school bus pick-up and delivery, as well as food and beverage
How to calculate collision mitigation system ROI
Let’s get the obvious, and most easily answered, question out of the way: Do advanced radar- and camera-based collision mitigation systems work? Yes. These systems are reducing both the severity of accidents and the accidents themselves. WABCO reported that its OnGuard collision mitigation technology has reduced rear-end accidents by up to 87%, according to Jon
The importance of heavy-duty truck paints, finishes
It’s not just what’s inside the cab that’s important. The paint and finish of the truck is critical to painting a picture of an exciting, cutting-edge fleet. “Fleet units are rolling billboards for your business,” said Ephrem Casper, AkzoNobel’s product manager for commercial vehicle and fleet. “Utilizing the exterior of your fleet for name
Partnership value: Food Express leverages supplier relationships to meet customer needs
After nearly 35 years in the trucking business, Kevin Keeney believes strongly that the only way to remain successful is to meet customer needs. It’s an approach the vice president of Food Express applies in different areas of the bulk hauler’s operation. Founded in 1983 by Keeney and his parents, Walter and Joanna, Food Express
Stoughton Trailers introduces new dry van features
Stoughton Trailers has introduced new design features for its Z-Plate and Aluminum Sheet and Post Trailers. According to the company, these new dry van components were designed to reduce maintenance, improve durability, increase interior space and to be common or standard so they are interchangeable between the Z-Plate and the Aluminum Sheet & Post. The new features include
