Think Of It As A System
Although the components of high-power electrical systems in today’s heavy-duty trucks – starters, batteries, alternators and cables – are very robust and designed to operate without problems for many thousands of miles,they are, unfortunately, not trouble free.
John Smucker touts technicians
Every employee in a fleet maintenance shop is important, and they need to be reminded of that fact periodically, according to John Smucker, director of fleet maintenance for Wooster Motor Ways Inc., a truckload carrier based in Wooster , Ohio.
Trailer Productivity – Doors and Lifts
While systems and components on commercial vehicles are carefully specified to maximize efficiency on the road, the specification choices fleets make also can greatly impact productivity during loading and unloading operations.
Horton offers VMaster Ultra fan drive
Horton announced the introduction of its VMaster Ultra Fan Drives in anticipation of new emissions regulations.
Sterling unveils low COE truck
Sterling Truck Corp. unveiled its new low cab-over-engine (COE) truck — the Sterling 360.
Shell introduces VideoCheck digital inspection
Shell Lubricants introduced the new Shell VideoCheck, a technological digital inspection service, as an integral component of its value-led services for 2006.
Rotary Lift adapters designed for precision
Rotary Lift introduced a thread-up adapter accessory kit for its SPO12 two-post surface lift.
Comfort Zone
With nearly 6,000 trucks in operation across North America, On The Move Trucks is satisfying the needs of a growing number of customers.
We’re not in the maintenance business
This fleet manager knows it’s important to do his homework when it’s time to request proposals from his lessors. Safety, vehicle accessibility and maintenance schedules are all in the RFP.
Joys of used oil analysis Part II – Soot
Last month we mentioned that TBN depletion is the primary reason modern diesel oils are “used up” or depleted in service. This month, let’s talk about the secondary reason: soot.