Maintenance tips for heavy haul trailers
Heavy-haul trailers see it all—rocks, ruts, bumps and jolts. It all translates to an increased risk of damage. The following conversation, between Troy Geisler, vice president of marketing and sales for Talbert Manufacturing and Lloyd Hair, director of maintenance for Keen Transport, outlines some things to keep in mind when hitting the road with the load. 1. What are
Prioritizing luxury: Today’s cabs are built with driver retention in mind
In a recent Fleet Equipment fleet survey, we found that 75% of fleet managers are spec’ing in-cab amenities and creature comforts as part of a driver retention program. That should come as no surprise, as the latest driver shortage numbers from the American Trucking Associations are still concerning, with 83% turnover for larger fleets and
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.
AkzoNobel introduces Mixit color finding app
AkzoNobel has introduced a new color web application, Mixit, a new way for fleets to find the specific colors using a search function that fits all possible keywords, in any language, and includes suggestions. It works with any of AkzoNobel’s vehicle refinishes brands, including Sikkens, Lesonal, Wanda, Sikkens Autocoat BT and U-Tech. Mixit has been designed to work on smartphones,
Five truck trend takeaways from August
1. It’s time to start preparing for GHG Phase 2 “The new standards separate rules for engines and vehicles, an approach that some manufacturers supported while others preferred a single standard. In general, industry reaction was positive.” It’s time to gear up for phase 2 of greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards. The new standards
PlastiKote product combats rust
PlastiKote introduced a new product—PlastiKote Rust Converter—to combat the spreading of rust on a vehicle. PlastiKote Rust Converter gets rid of rust and prepares the surface for painting, according to the company. “With winter weather upon us, any rust spot on a vehicle will only get worse if not taken care of quickly and properly,”
PlastiKote Premium Fluorescent aerosols aim for high visibility
PlastiKote Premium Fluorescent aerosols are the ideal paints for any job that calls for intense and brilliant colors, said the company. PlastiKote Premium Fluorescent paints are available in five colors: Stop Light Red (FL-6), Go Green (FL-7), Pink (FL-8), Caution Orange (FL-9) and Yellow (FL-10). The company suggests that these durable aerosols are effective for use
Labelmaster partnership offers MSDS to SDS conversion service in advance of OSHA Hazcom 2012/GHS deadline
Labelmaster has expanded its Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) HCS/GHS offering to include a MSDS to SDS conversion service. Petro-chemical, pharmaceutical, paints and coatings companies and others involved in chemical manufacturing, in addition to importers, distributors and employers, must comply with all OSHA GHSmodified provisions by June 1, 2015, as specified in 29 CFR
New PlastiKote catalog available online
The new PlastiKote product catalog is now available online, providing customers with information on the complete line of PlastiKote automotive aerosol paints and coatings. “We have updated our catalog to provide PlastiKote customers with more detailed information to help them choose the right product for ‘The Perfect Finish’ every time,” said Katie Whiting, product manager
Sherwin Williams brand adds to finish product line
Acme Automotive Finishes, a registered trademark of the Sherwin-Williams Co., has added the AIC (Advanced Industrial Coatings) 2.1 Epoxy Primer and the AIC Metal Direct Factory Package Colors to its Acme Quality Paints product line.