Empowerment matters
Lew Flowers promotes self-directed work force concept to keep U.S. Postal Service’s Oklahoma District fleet running
Luber-finer offers new fuel filter
Luber-finer, a division of Champion Laboratories Inc. and a manufacturer of heavy-duty filtration products, announced its new TotalTec Fuel Filter.
International 9000 features new suspension system
For long-haul truck drivers, bumping and winding roads and highways can play havoc with a comfortable ride and a restful sleep when their partner is at the wheel.
Goodyear launches fuel-efficient truck tire lines
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced a new commercial tire technology and three fuel-efficient linehaul tires that it said will deliver up to 4 percent improved truck fuel economy.
Hendrickson extends warranty on Steertek axle
Hendrickson announced the extension of the limited warranty on the Steertek truck and tractor steer axle to five years or 750,000 miles.
International introduces new technology for 8600
International Truck and Engine Corp. demonstrated a new tire and battery monitoring technology that will be introduced on its International 8600 model, used primarily by regional haul fleets.
Goodyear expands DuraSeal technology
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. said it would expand its self-sealing commercial tire technology to include more mixed-service tires for vehicles that require maximum off-road traction.
Effective equipment and maintenance programs are benefiting Arrow Trucking Co.
As a veteran fleet manager, Jim Cade knows that effective equipment decisions are essential to the ongoing success of any trucking operation.
On board filters making the grade
On board filters – air, fuel, water, lubricant – are the last lines, indeed, in many cases the only lines, of defense against fluid-borne engine problems. And, with the introduction of 2007 emissions technology, a major line of defense against environmental contamination.
Remy offers hand-held electrical systems analyzer
To avoid roadside repairs and costly downtime associated with starting and charging system issues, Delco Remy suggests that fleets and service technicians use the Intelli-CheckII Systems Analyzer from Remy Inc.