Class 8 truck orders slow in June
Class 8 truck net orders were just under 20,300 units in June, while Classes 5-7 posted 15,500 net orders, according to the latest numbers from ACT Research. ACT recently released its newest State of the Industry report, which covers Classes 5 through 8 vehicles for the North American market. The slow June numbers were expected by ACT.
Inoperable truck lighting attracts the wrong kind of attention
Having an inoperable vehicle lamp is like waving a red flag and just asking to be pulled over. Lamp failures are easy to spot, even from afar, and while a vehicle is stopped for the lighting infraction, a more thorough CSA roadside inspection will likely happen. Hours may lapse before a vehicle gets back on
Employing buisness intellegence for maintenance
It’s just basic: Fleets want to improve asset utilization, lower rental costs, boost PM performance and reduce breakdowns—and eliminate costly road calls. One of the best ways to do is to use reliable data. In the age of “more information than we can possibly use,” it is important to find the business intelligence solution that
Gates announces a serpentine solution kit for the Ford hybrid drive system
Aftermarket product manufacturer Gates Corp. has announced an accessory component kit for the Ford Drive electric hybrid system. This new kit contains the replacement belt, tensioner and pulleys for the Ford E-450 Azure hybrid drive system. Azure Dynamics Corp. originally produced a hybrid drive system that required a special dual-sided serpentine replacement belt; but Azure filed for
Five reasons application matters when spec’ing wheel ends, wheels
Let’s take a step back from the focus on efficiency and talk about application. Sure, getting the most out of your truck is important, but if you aren’t putting just as much consideration into the impact your application has on your equipment, then you’re potentially setting yourself up for maintenance issues that could cost more
Peterbilt’s SmartLINQ goes into production
Peterbilt’s new SmartLINQ technology, a factory-installed, fully integrated remote diagnostics system that will come with all trucks equipped with a Paccar MX-13 engine, is now in production. Introduced in March, the SmartLINQ remote diagnostics system provides customers with quick fleet health to maximize uptime, keep deliveries on schedule and manage service events. “SmartLINQ gives customers the tools they need
Geotab launches platform applications, add-ons for commercial telematics
Geotab, a provider of telematics technology, has announced the launch of the first version of the Geotab Marketplace, a complement to the MyGeotab platform that provides customers with valuable business-focused applications and add-ons. Geotab Marketplace applications will be available to more than 12,000 Geotab customers. “As leaders in commercial telematics for over a decade, Geotab recognizes
Timely Tips: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Level I and Level V Inspections
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is an organization that establishes out-of-service standards for commercial vehicles operating in North America. CVSA level I and Level V inspections can place a vehicle out of service if violations are discovered during the inspection process. Level 1 inspections review driver qualifications/standards as well as critical vehicle areas that
Avoiding CSA citations
Fewer Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) violations means less time and money wasted. Fleets that have good CSA scores are less likely to have their trucks stopped for additional inspections. Additionally, trucks that break down less often make delivery schedules easier to manage and eliminate added costs for rentals and spare vehicles or for rerouting other
Golight releases new work light
Golight Inc., maker of pan and tilt remote-controlled lights, has introduced its new GXL 4021 fixed-position LED work light. The light measures at 4 1/2 in. wide, 4 in. tall, and 3 1/2 in. deep. It comes with a 2 in. stainless steel mounting bracket. The GXL 4021 is the smallest of the four mounted, manually adjustable LED work lights made by
