Basic preventive maintenance, plus new trends
According to Rick Martin, manager of training for ArvinMeritor, greater emphasis should be placed on preventive maintenance, but in today’s world, everyone wants to just run the truck until it’s “dead.” What needs to be stressed in normal preventive maintenance? • Oil and lube changes at set intervals that the OEM/component manufacturer recommends. • We
Collision avoidance technologies
Collision avoidance technologies could prevent nearly half of all rear-end, run-off-road and lane change crashes.
Cost control technologies
At IMI of Tennessee, maintenance management software provides a distinct advantage for controlling equipment costs.
Spec’ing smartly
Apex Logistics is making effective choices that are enhancing the fleet’s safety
CVSA 2010 and basic PMs
Most fleets have fairly well-established preventive maintenance procedures, but there may be some areas that are overlooked. According to Rick Martin, manager of training for ArvinMeritor, “With the new federal requirements for driver criteria and operations of vehicle maintenance being part of the CVSA 2010 initiative, one can hope that PMs will be done in
Trucking fleet achieves solid savings
Equipment and maintenance programs are ensuring that Abilene Motor Express is cutting costs and remaining highly productive and efficient.
Spec’ing for operational advantages: hybrid trucks
Building a business case for alternative powertrains in on-highway Class 8 commercial vehicles is a complex task. Along with potential fuel saving benefits, the return on investment equation must also take into consideration total cost of ownership, productivity, safety and cargo capacity, among other factors. Working toward that goal, and using its expertise as a
PSI’s green Thru-T and hose commemorates ‘Green Initiative’
Pressure Systems International now ships the Meritor Tire Inflation System with a new green Thru-T and green striped delivery hoses to illustrate the environmentally friendly benefits of the product. The company said being “green” is not only the right thing to do, but offers cost benefits to its customers.
SmartWay verified tires & TPMS
Fuel efficient tires and tire pressure monitoring systems give fleets
that use them distinct operating advantages.
Bold moves
Celadon Trucking Services is taking several steps to position itself successfully for the future.