Route planning for fuel efficiency
“Behind every brown package delivery vehicle is a strategy to economize fuel use,” reports UPS on its corporate website. “Our fleet strategy is making the best of today’s transportation technology through careful route planning that avoids unnecessary driving and saves fuel.” Careful route planning is fundamental to the way UPS does business, an essential element
Talbert Manufacturing presents 2013 dealer awards
Talbert Manufacturing has named its 2013 Most Improved Dealer, Best New Dealer and overall Top Dealers. The 2013 Most Improved Dealer is ILoca Services Inc., Aurora, Ill., a high-volume new and used trailer dealer. ILoca operates a full-service repair facility with mobile repair trucks and a nationwide parts shipment warehouse, as well as a lease
Quest Global expands use of TRANSFLO scanning solutions
Pegasus TransTech announced that Quest Global has expanded its use of TRANSFLO scanning solutions to speed cash flow and increase efficiency by giving drivers more options to conveniently submit proof-of-delivery documents. The high-quality scanned images are instantly routed to Quest Global’s transportation management software system where they are integrated with its billing and payroll processes. Until
Detroit unveils new integrated powertrain, 6×2 axle
The demand for improved fuel economy is driving the industry toward a systems-integrated future to achieve higher standards of efficiency. At an event in Detroit, Detroit Diesel Corp. unveiled its new integrated Detroit powertrain, featuring the Detroit DD15 engine, Detroit DT12 transmission and Detroit axles, a powertrain that boasts an 5 to 7% additional fuel economy improvement
Truck air suspension ride height measurement procedure tips
To check the current ride height of suspensions, SAF-Holland recommends the following steps.
Mitchell 1 ‘Super Workshop’ to be held in San Diego
Mitchell 1 will hold an expanded shop management “Super Workshop” July 17-19 in San Diego, Calif., at the Hotel Salomar. The training workshop is designed for those who have previously established competence using their shop management software and now want to learn more advanced capabilities, better methods and shortcuts. The curriculum for the two-day training
Drivewyze Weigh Station Bypass rolls out to six of the busiest weigh stations in Texas
Drivewyze and the Texas Department of Public Safety announced that Texas has added Drivewyze PreClear bypass service to the state’s six busiest commercial vehicle weigh stations. The six stations are: Queen City Weigh Station on U.S. Highway 59 northbound (about 23 miles south of Texarkana near the Texas/Arkansas border); Penwell weigh stations on U.S. Interstate
Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas to open parts location in San Benito, Texas
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and a leading manufacturer of dry freight vans, flatbeds and Tautliner curtainsided trailers, announced the opening of a new parts location in San Benito, Texas on June 1, 2014. Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas’ new location encompasses a 2,400-sq.-ft. showroom, parts counter and office space with 7,250
The right parts keep trailers on the road
Providing OE-quality parts for trailers in a speedy fashion remains a high priority for Utility Trailer Manufacturing and the parts management team at its Parts Distribution Center in Batavia, Ohio, where they remain focused every day on meeting the parts-service needs of their customers who operate more than 350,000 Utility trailers through the 105 Utility
Tire expectations: Fuel economy, high milage, retradability and beyond
Talking with managers from many of the larger commercial fleets at a recent TMC meeting, it was clear what fleets are looking for when it comes to their tires: Fleets want tires that generate the best possible fuel economy; highest mileage to removal; excellent retreadability; and tires that are not prone to developing uneven and
