Designed for fuel economy
Engine manufacturers have made great strides in improving fuel economy, but fleet managers must also do their jobs writing specs to take advantage of the fuel saving potential of new designs.
Con-way Freight receives LTL Carrier of the Year Award
Ryder Supply Chain Services has recognized Con-way Freight with an LTL Carrier of the Year award for providing superior service in support of a high-tech customer’s freight transportation needs.
Right choice
Leasing CNG powered tractors for its distribution operation is proving to be an all around winning solution for 99-cent Only Stores and the communities it serves.
Fleet equipment financing
Financing, spec’ing for drivers and using technology to streamline lease check-in.
Go from clean to green
Although truck maintenance shops do not usually generate large quantities of hazardous waste, most locations do generate some, which needs to be handled correctly.
Managing fleet tire costs
Keeping track of tires from cradle to grave is key to controlling costs
Spec’ing trucks to run lean
Good drivers will deliver good fuel economy, but good drivers in well spec’d tractors will deliver the best.
Need trucks now? Buy used
While good used trucks can still be found, prices have gone up and availability has gone down for newer models with popular specs.
Drivetrains: Spec’d for fuel economy
Automated manual and direct drive transmissions are among the emerging trends used by fleet managers trying to cope with high fuel prices.
Modern truck engines deliver promised performance
The performance of engines designed to comply with the latest round of emissions regulations is fulfilling the hopes of both fleets and suppliers.