Road Choice expands distribution network, parts portfolio
Road Choice Truck Parts, the recently launched private label all-makes parts brand, added five new product categories and expanded its distribution footprint in North America to more than 100 authorized retail locations. The new products include alternators/starters, brake drums, clutches, windshields and wiper blades. “Adding these new parts to our product lineup also allowed us
Pulling power: Plugging into battery options
Starting, cycling, electrical systems, onboard computers, hotel loads—the demand for power from the truck is at an all-time high. As a fleet manager, it’s your responsibility to ensure the truck starts day-in, day-out, while drivers demand today’s advanced creature. It all comes down to one basic premise: “Energy in needs to exceed energy out. Batteries
What side of B50 life are you on?
There was a day—most of those who read this will remember—when the million-mile truck was obtainable and B50 life was virtually unknown to most of us. It now also has become something of the past. The B50 phrase referred to those components that lasted 50% of some sort of life. In our world, it was a
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America introduces 200 amp alternator
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Inc. introduced a new alternator, the Diamond Power A200 (DP A200) for heavy-duty trucks, which features many new technologies unique to heavy-duty alternators, earning five new patents. Key features and benefits include: Offers the highest efficiency rating among major 12v heavy-duty alternators in North America, providing improved fuel economy; Weighs 21.8
Ram Truck brings out 2014 models featuring MPG-boosting innovations
Central to the design and development of 2014 model year Ram Truck pickups and chassis cabs is an emphasis on boosting fuel efficiency. The 2014 Ram 1500, for example, was designed with the manufacturer’s TorqueFlite 8, an eight-speed automatic that doubles the amount of gears compared to the previously available four-speed transmission, and stop-start, thermal
Ram rolls out 2014 models
For 2014, the Ram 1500 half-ton truck will be available with a new 3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine, which joins the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 gasoline engines in the lineup. The EcoDiesel, developed and manufactured by VM Motor, is a turbocharged 60-degree, dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) 24-valve V-6 that produces 240 HP and
Empowering components: Electrical products play an vital role in the truck’s operation
Whenever you talk about batteries, you have to talk about the electrical systems and the components they power. While the latest technology and devices might come to mind, electrical products such as starters, alternators, EGR valves, ignitions, sensors, turbo actuators, engine control units and headlamps play an vital role in the truck’s operation and have
Downtime is the enemy
“Established maintenance processes consistently from location to location.” “No surprises – we help our customers make decisions in advance.” “Excessive downtime is not acceptable – time is our enemy in service.” These are all passionate, meaningful statements from a savvy industry veteran and President and Chief Executive Officer of WheelTime LLC, Mike Delaney. “Established maintenance
Warranty administration & contract maintenance
Effective warranty administration, says Derek Messulam, vice president of channel sales at Decisiv, starts with an understanding of warranty coverage going into a service event.
Parts at the heart of the operation
Parts and service, the heart of fleet maintenance operations and the lifeblood of the OE dealership, are what keeps trucks and trailers on the road generating revenue for both parties.