Raven Transport adds heavy-duty natural gas vehicles to meet sustainability goals
“Through relationships with suppliers, we can collectively bring everything together for our operation,” says Stephen Silverman, chief operating officer at Raven Transport. “That’s especially true as we rise to the challenge of moving customers’ goods with clean-burning fuel. “Industry-leading shippers continue to set the standard in sustainable logistics,” Silverman adds. “By partnering with environmental and
Provide added cargo protection with access control
You see it all the time: Fleets spend whatever it takes on fences, alarms, cameras and security guards to protect warehouses and yards but a simple padlock is often seen as sufficient on trailers and shipping containers. “Aren’t cargo carrying vehicles just an extension of the facilities where they have systems in place to control
Double Coin starts ‘Smart Money Tire Drawing’ giveaway
Double Coin and China Manufacturers Alliance have launched the “Smart Money Tire Drawing,” the company’s first-ever ongoing quarterly tire giveaway for the following eligible steer tires: FR605, RR680, RR300 and RT600. Participants can enter the quarterly drawing by signing up on Double Coin’s new blog page. The first drawing has officially started and a winner
Mack named Commercial Vehicle Maker of the Year
TU-Automotive has awarded Mack Trucks with the 2015 Commercial Vehicle Maker of the Year Award for Mack GuardDog Connect, its integrated telematics solution, and Mack Fleet Management Services. “Mack is honored to have been selected as the TU-Automotive Commercial Vehicle Maker of the Year,” said David Pardue, Mack vice president of aftermarket business development. “Our
Delphi adds six new mass airflow sensors
Delphi Product & Service Solutions has added six new mass airflow sensors (MAF), which cover more than 338,000 vehicles built from 1994 to 2004. Part numbers include: AF10077, AF10196, AF10225, AF10229, AF10236 and AF10237. Delphi said its MAF sensors are brand-new, never remanufactured, and are engineered to the same stringent standards as parts made for
Consider retreads to round out your fleet tire portfolio
As part of this month’s feature on tire management, several tire industry experts weighed in on the topic of retreading. “This may sound funny coming from a new tire manufacturer that doesn’t offer a retread solution in North America, but retreading is imperative to lower the fleet cost of operation,” said Rick Phillips, Yokohama vice
Tire management is key to understanding fleet tire needs, costs
Taking care of tires is a fleet manager’s top priority. It’s where the rubber meets the road; the costs hit the bottom line. From tire benchmarking to data analysis to management action, crafting a complete tire management program for your tires can be the difference between profitability and dealing with costly tire headaches. “An effective
Purchase and lease decisions: the fleet perspective
When researching the optimal balance between purchasing and leasing, we asked fleets how they acquire and finance equipment. Here’s what they had to say: Peter Nativo, director of maintenance for Oakley Transport says, “We lease short term [seasonal] trucks for our Citrus division. This year we leased 85. The season runs from the end of
Maximizing equipment investments: making the right purchase/lease decisions
Controlling equipment costs is always top of mind for fleets. Whether fleets lease or buy, spec’ing and maintaining equipment for resale—and—choosing the right financial and/or leasing partner is the key to optimizing investments. According to Patrick Gaskins, group vice president financial services, CTP AmeriQuest Financial Services, “Trailer specifications are evolving just as rapidly as tractor
Bendix air disc brakes optional on SAF-Holland Neway LSZ suspension
SAF-Holland announced that Bendix ADB22X air disc brakes are now available as an option on the Neway LSZ Steerable Lift Axle Suspension System. The ADB22X disc brake was selected as an option on the Neway LSZ because its unique two-pin floating caliper design results in fewer components, requiring less maintenance, according to SAF-Holland. With an
