Continental introduces Extreme Duty Poly-V belt
Continental has introduced the new Extreme Duty Poly-V belt for the North American heavy-duty aftermarket. “This belt will be offered in 90 new parts numbers designed for the class 6-8 heavy-duty trucks in the aftermarket,” said Tom Lee, Continental’s marketing manager for North American aftermarket products. “Currently we are offering the belts in eight, 10
ARI introduces Vendor Locator
ARI has introduced its Vendor Locator, which allows users to search ARI’s vendor database by name, type, profile and services offered. It also allows a user to limit the search to a specific mile/km radius up to 25 miles/km from a specific location. This can help both fleet managers and drivers in finding the right vendor quickly and
Talbert Manufacturing highlights 65FG oil field trailer
Talbert Manufacturing highlights its 65FG Oil Field trailer line. According to Talbert, the 65FG was manufactured to stand up to the demanding schedule and rough terrain of the oil fields. Features highlighted by the company include a high-arch profile that provides enough space to prevent contact between the tractor and the bottom of the gooseneck; extra welds
Cooper Tire adds drop deck trailers tire sizes to Roadmaster line
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has added two new sizes to its Roadmaster RM272 commercial tire line for drop-deck trailers, with the new sizes 11R22.5 and 295/75R22.5. Designed to ward off irregular wear and damage due to curbing, the RM272 features a four-belt steel casing and has a slightly rounded tread footprint, along with a reinforced
Boyle Transportation: Improving safety and efficiency
“Safety is behind every decision we make at Boyle Transportation,” says Ben Curtis, Boyle’s fleet manager. “From our vehicles to our professional drivers and in our maintenance operation, we have a safety-first philosophy.” Headquartered in Billerica, Mass., Boyle Transportation transports security-sensitive cargo across the U.S. and Canada with a fleet of 65 tractors and 165
Standing apart: What keeps Ecology Recycling and Transportation Services ahead of the competition
“Contract waste hauling is a competitive business,” says Greg Evans, equipment maintenance manager at Ecology Recycling and Transportation Services. “We use accurate cost accounting and revenue projections because it comes down to who can haul the most trash at the lowest cost.” Headquartered in Cerritos, Calif., Ecology Recycling and Transportation Services has trucks based at
How USA Truck is filling driver ranks
While actively addressing driver retention needs with new equipment, specifications and other benefits and programs, USA Truck is simultaneously focused on recruiting drivers. One approach it is taking, for example, is to pay for 15 qualified applicants to complete a five-week Commercial Driver’s License training program. Announced earlier this year, the USA Truck Career Launch Program
USA Truck’s comprehensive approach to streamlining operations, improving retention and lowering costs
As one of the nation’s largest over-the-road truckload carriers, USA Truck is constantly on the lookout for ways to make life on the road less stressful and more productive for the approximately 1,750 drivers it employs. In many cases, that approach pays other dividends for the fleet as well. For many years, for example, USA
Forward Lift introduces I12PRO two-post lift
Forward Lift has introduced its new I12PRO two-post lift. The lift has three-stage arms equipped with low-profile 4.75-in. rubber-pad swivel adapters. Combined with the standard adapter extensions (1.75, 3.5 and 5 in.), the arms can reach the recommended pickup points of most cars, light trucks and vans, the company said. The lift can be installed
J.J. Keller, Vigillo announce partnership
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., a provider of truck driver training solutions, and truck software creator Vigillo have announced a partnership to provide a new Prescriptive Analytics Solution that identifies unsafe behavior in drivers and assigns appropriate training. The Prescriptive Analytics Solution from Vigillo and J. J. Keller uses the data that Vigillo gathers from
