Dana adds new axle ratios
To meet customers’ increasing need for better fuel economy, Dana Corp.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group released three new ratios for its Spicer drive axle lineup.
Bend-Pak introduces mobile column lifting system
Bend-Pak Inc. introduced a new line of heavy-duty mobile column lifts for lifting trucks, buses or other commercial type vehicles.
Workhorse relaunching FasTrack program
Workhorse Custom Chassis is relaunching its FasTrack program that provides integrated walk-in trucks under the Workhorse badge.
Carrier introduces Niagara trailer series
Carrier Transicold unveiled the Niagara trailer refrigeration series, the first major evolution of its X-Series.
Cliplight offers rechargeable battery-powered LED light
Cliplight Manufacturing Inc. introduced the Cliplight 24, a cordless, rechargeable battery-powered LED task light designed for service/repair work in areas with limited access to electric power.
SKF introduces online Heavy Duty VIN Decoder
SKF introduced its online Heavy Duty VIN Decoder, a Web-based parts finder that helps fleets locate replacement belt tensioner parts.
Equipment Technology – Stretching Tire $$$
After fuel, tires are a fleet’s largest expenditure. Yet so many fleets tend to under-budget and under-manage this cost center. In fact, many fleets still treat tire management as an entry-level position and appoint the newest and least-experienced technicians to handle these expensive assets.
Spec’ing for Safety Rear-Vision Technologies
Backing accidents are quite common, according to David Money, technical director, transportation services, at Liberty Mutual Group’s Research Institute for Safety. “They account for 15 percent of all commercial motor vehicle accidents,” he says, “and while less expensive than other types of accidents because they generally happen at slow speeds, their frequency and the potential for serious consequences make it imperative to provide drivers with the best-possible visibility when backing.”
Lubrication on the go
Does the idea of improving vehicle availability intrigue you? Just a bit? Then how about improving vehicle availability while cutting your PM expenses? Getting a bit more interested? If you’d like to try it, you might consider spec’ing centralized lubrication systems when you next purchase vehicles.
Paying off
Under the direction of George Survant, a highly effective fleet services operation is helping ensure success at Florida Power & Light Co.