Air suspensions explained: A fleet’s bottom line can benefit from trailer air suspensions
Trailer air suspensions offer fleets many benefits, including optimized fuel efficiency and tire life, superior cargo protection, improved ride characteristics and minimized wear and tear on trailer components. These advantages can be maximized with some basic knowledge concerning the ins and outs of air suspensions, along with a good understanding of maintenance practices. We asked several manufacturers of trailer air suspensions to weigh in on the subject, and their advice could save fleets a significant amount of time and money.
Sheetz takes Thermo King Energy Efficiency Award honors
Thermo King honored Sheetz Inc., with more than 450 locations in six states, with its “Energy Efficiency Leader Award.”
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ICEE switches to SmartDrive Systems
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Utility produces 50,000th dry van
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. has reached a milestone by producing the 50,000th dry van trailer at its Glade Spring, Va., manufacturing plant.
Chevrolet enters small cargo van segment
Set to arrive in dealer showrooms in fall 2014, the new Chevrolet 2015 City Express cargo van will mark the OEM’s first entry into the small van segment in the U.S. and Canada.