Net Gain
Specifying wide-base single tires is helping Con-way Truckload offset fuel economy losses and keep costs in check
Back to the basics
For Tango Transport, focusing on PM training is already paying dividends in lower operating costs
Back To The Basics
For Tango Transport, focusing on PM training is already paying dividends in lower operating costs
Fuel economy:Component weight savings
While increasing payload carrying capacity by specifying lightweight components and options is a standard practice for some fleets, a number of operations report that lower weight specs can lead to fuel savings as well.
Fuel Economy: Component weight savings
While increasing payload carrying capacity by specifying lightweight components and options is a standard practice for some fleets, a number of operations report that lower weight specs can lead to fuel savings as well.
Growing Sophistication
While new platform trailers still aren’t at the level of sophistication reached by many vans or reefers, but they have recently benefited from advanced technologies and designs
Utility introduces new 4000A flatbed
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of dry freight vans, reefers, flatbeds, and Tautliner curtainsided trailers, has announced the introduction of the 4000A flatbed. Featuring an aluminum/steel composite design, the new Utility 4000A is both stronger and more durable than the 2000A flatbed while reducing tare weight by over 400 lbs., says its maker.
Application specific: Bulk transport
The process of choosing the best specifications for trailers used in bulk hauling applications can be complicated.
Integral height control and dump valve improves trailer performance, reduces maintenance
Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems has unveils an integral height control valve (HCV) and automatic dump valve to help maintain outstanding load stability over the road and facilitate loading dock activity.
Suspensions specifics
When it comes to specifying suspension systems fleets need to consider weight, uptime and application. But today’s more sophisticated systems may be able to offer more.