Bold moves
Celadon Trucking Services is taking several steps to position itself successfully for the future.
PSI presents 2009 Athena Award to Wabash National Corp.
Pressure Systems International presented Wabash National Corp. with its 2009 Athena Award, which is given by PSI each year to the company that does the most to promote the use of its ThermAlert technology. The technology, when included with the Meritor Tire Inflation System, warns vehicle operators of excessive heat buildup in the wheel end before it results in wheel loss, wheel-end failures, and possibly dangerous and costly trailer fires, according to the company.
Spec’ing for operational advantages: lightweight components
Tractor and trailer component manufacturers are finding ways to reduce weight without sacrificing strength and durability
Training paradigms are shifting
While training methods and techniques continue to evolve, the need for basic and advanced training has never been more important—and technology is here to help
Lawrence Transportation has pro-active management
A highly diversified fleet uses a wide range of technologies that provide customer satisfaction
Not your daddy’s brakes
Technology advances allow for shorter stopping distances and the
development of stability and collision avoidance systems, but there is
a need for good maintenance.
Information on stopping distances
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that new stopping distance regulations for tractors will be implemented in August 2011. To help fleets prepare for the change, ArvinMeritor has published the following Q. & A. primer: Q. What does the new rule mean and who is responsible for ensuring that it is met?
Spec’ing for operational advantages
Making effective choices for tires and wheels, and the value of using onboard inflation systems
Stability control: proven safety technology
In October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its final report on stability control systems for commercial trucks. Called “Safety Benefits of Stability Control Systems For Tractor-Semitrailers,” it was conducted by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) under a cooperative agreement between NHTSA and Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems. The purpose
Axle and suspension updates
New product offerings are being introduced in response to fleet requests for lighter, more durable products