FMCSA proposes rear impact guards be checked during annual inspections
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently proposed to include the rear impact guard on the list of items that need to be examined during a commercial vehicle’s annual inspection. Despite being a requirement on most commercial vehicles since the 1950s, rear impact guards are not yet required to be checked during an annual
Talbert Manufacturing announces 2020 dealer award winners
Talbert Manufacturing has named Hale Trailer Brake & Wheel, headquartered in Voorhees, New Jersey, as its top dealer for 2020. This award recognizes performance in trailer sales, service and parts on behalf of Talbert Manufacturing. This is Hale’s 13th consecutive time in the top spot, Talbert says. The dealership was also recognized as the top
How electrification will change your service operation
One of the most promising pieces of good news to come out of 2020 was the announcement of the availability of multiple medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. OEMs like Daimler, Kenworth, Mack, Peterbilt and Volvo all announced battery electric trucks that are either available now or will be in the foreseeable future, and several of
Interior Corrosion – Public Enemy Number One to Semi-Truck Cabs
In-cab corrosion is a big deal in the heavy-duty trucking industry, costing fleets five-to-six figures annually. Every fleet manager in the business would love to eliminate in-cab corrosion, but how? Chemicals are introduced to the cab by a driver’s boots, and drivers are in and out of the truck numerous times a day. The salt
The Importance of Total Cost of Ownership
Total cost of ownership. It is a phrase fleets are probably familiar with, but how do they minimize TCO when increasing safety, improving performance, and enhancing appearance are paramount to their business Managing a fleet of trucks is an extensive job, with permits, licensing, driver education, and maintenance costs. Routine maintenance can be hard enough
TRP releases new all-makes hood program
TRP has added TRP Hoods to its line of all-makes collision parts. TRP says its hoods cover a range of makes and models, with over 70 different part numbers available. According to TRP, all hoods are manufactured with a 2.3 to 1 fiberglass ratio and come with a white gelcoat finish that is ready to
Setting truck maintenance labor costs expectations
“Great! How much is that going to cost me?” You’ve thought it, you’ve probably even said it, and while dealing with truck maintenance costs isn’t fun, it’s just a fact of fleet life. Running on the open road means dealing with the unpredictable. If you’re running a heavy-duty repair shop, you need to make fleet
Phillips Connect releases two new asset tracking products
Phillips Connect Technologies (PCT) has released EZTrac and EZTrac Plus. These asset tracking solutions give constant visibility of a trailer or chassis fleet while requiring minimal install time, the company says.
NextTruck adds eCommerce to website
The platform allows customers to list single items for sale or maintain an inventory of multiple items.
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