Resale: onboard monitoring
As onboard technology continues to advance the science of fleet management, trucking companies are adopting solutions to realize the benefits of longer service life, fuel savings, reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs and ultimately to retain and enhance resale value and reduce capital costs.
Chevron offers new synthetic gear lubricant
Chevron’s Delo brand of engine oils, lubricants and coolants introduced Delo Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-90. The new product, which offers outstanding thermal and oxidation stability and meets all OEM warranty requirements, is suitable for use in rear axles and differentials for fleets in the commercial transportation and construction markets, the company said.
Shutting down idling
As fuel cost rise and more states and municipalities regulate idling time, finding ways to provide creature comforts for drivers with the engine off is more important than ever.
Thermo King launches Spectrum temperature system
Thermo King launched the Spectrum SB Multi-Temperature System with SmartReefer2 (SR-2) controller for trailers. It is designed to offer advanced cargo protection, reduced maintenance, ease of use and environmental responsibility.
Penray offers cooling system maintenance program
Penray developed a complete cooling system maintenance program to help technicians understand and properly treat engines.
Model Carrier
Kennesaw Transportation continues to serve as an example of how success in trucking can be established and maintained.
How hot is it
2007 engines are burning hotter; fan clutches and other underhood components are being challenged
Cummins to remanufacture ISX engines
Cummins Inc. announced it is remanufacturing ISX engines on a new production line at the San Luis Potosi, Mexico, plant.
Temperature control
Match the refrigeration unit and the box for ultimate performance
Cummins introduces ComfortGuard APU system
The new ComfortGuard APU from Cummins is the engine manufacturer’s first complete auxiliary power unit system for over-the-road trucks.