Industry leaders now seeking 2007 Technician of the Year
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC, Dayton Parts, LLC (DP, LLC), Haldex, ODYSSEY Battery and SKF now are accepting applications for the 2007 Technician of the Year Award program.
Is your trucking fleet under pressure?
While National Tire Safety Week is only recognized between June 27 and July 3, we took it upon ourselves here at FE to remind you that in order to properly maintain truck safety equipment, minimize tire failure, and maximize fuel economy, frequent tire inspections should be a regular practice for fleets year round. Keeping each
Truck brake, tire maintenance tips to prepare for International Roadcheck
According to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), one-fifth of the more than 50,000 commercial vehicle inspections conducted during the 2020 International Roadcheck event resulted in a vehicle being taken out of service because of safety violations. And of all violations found during the inspection event, close to 40% were tied to the vehicle’s brake
Five truck trend takeaways from January
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from January focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. Navistar partners with General Motors, OneH2 to bring long-haul hydrogen truck to market In collaboration with General Motors and
Steering advanced truck safety system development
The more trucks drive toward higher levels of automated operation, the more their systems depend on rock-solid software. Advanced algorithms, complex calculus pull in massive amounts of sensor data—from what’s going on outside of the truck using cameras and radars to what’s going on inside the truck with road speed and braking sensors—to make split-second
Noregon to release mid-October update for JPRO Professional
Noregon has revealed details about the third major update of 2019 for JPRO Professional, which will be available mid-October at no additional cost to active subscribers.
Navistar recognizes Diamond Supplier Award winners
Navistar Inc. recognized 32 top-performing suppliers with its annual Diamond Supplier Award. According to Navistar, this group represents the top two percent of the company’s supply base. “We are delighted to acknowledge our best suppliers with the elite Diamond Supplier Award,” said David McKean, vice president of procurement and logistics with Navistar. “The suppliers earning
Common wheel-end service misconceptions
In servicing commercial vehicle wheel-ends, fleets and operators sometimes rely on industry practices that are accepted, trusted—and may no longer be valid. This installment of the Bendix Tech Tips series from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB) addresses five common misconceptions, offering the facts behind each to help industry
Preparing wheel-ends, air dryers for winter
Across North America, it’s getting to be that time of year: Temperatures are dropping, and fleets and owner-operators are prepping for chilly conditions and wintry roads. Before things get too harsh out there, the Bendix Tech Tips series from Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC (BSFB) offers some simple steps
Preventative maintenance to avoid CSA brake violations
There’s a lot to remember when inspecting brakes; fleets need to make sure everything is operating properly, and that potentially costly CSA violations can be avoided. Fleet Equipment polled our experts from our CSA brake story on the steps they recommend taking in a brake inspection. Read the full story on common issues that lead to CSA violations,
