Collision Avoidance: Measuring the benefits of onboard safety systems
In an effort to further its goal of reducing the number and severity of large truck crashes, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has summarized the costs and benefits for three types of commercial motor vehicle onboard safety systems. In its reports, FMCSA defines and quantifies key financial metrics for commercial motor carriers, such
Properly maintaining U-joints keeps trucks on the road
e until new fresh grease is being purged, indicating a complete change of grease has occurred. While servicing the the U-joints, use the old grease as a diagnostic tool. “You should pay attention to what’s purging out of the cups,” says Salazar. “If there’s any signs of moisture in there, or the grease is black
All the advantages
Effective maintenance management tools and proper vehicle specifications are ensuring success for the Kenan Advantage Group.
Wide single tires bring weight savings, fuel efficiency
Some fleet mangers have embraced wide single tires, others remain skeptical. So let’s take a look at the issues surrounding replacing duals with one tire. According to Pressure Systems International, the manufacturer of the Meritor Tire Inflation System by PSI, there are two main advantages: weight savings and fuel efficiency. Weight savings can add up
Maintain proper tire pressure for added benefits
Tire pressure monitoring and automatic inflation systems work in combination to improve fuel economy, enhance safety and lower overall fleet costs.
How to maintain proper tire pressure and balance tire/wheel assemblies
Proper tire pressures and tire balancing are vital for reducing commercial vehicle tire costs.
Solving the fleet technician shortage
Technicians are critical to fleets and to dealership service operation. For dealerships, they are an essential piece of the fleet customer support puzzle, according to Duane Kyrish, general manager, Kyrish Truck Centers (International), Austin, Texas. “Technicians are incredibly hard to source. We’ve tried trade schools and vo-tech institutions, but we never give up and must
Today’s truck safety systems make accident avoidance a reality
The key to safety is providing the right equipment to protect drivers, vehicles and cargo – new systems provide this edge.
Premium operation
Success for Southern Refrigerated Transport comes from top-notch equipment and first-class drivers.
Three big issues facing the trucking industry
March is the month of truck shows and the introduction of new trucks and technology. At the recent Mid-America Trucking Show, which I attended, there were three recurring themes: fuel economy, clean air (reduction of greenhouse gases) and heavy-truck stopping distances – all topics our federal government has expressed increased interest in with proposed or