RSC Bio Solutions offers non-hazardous cleaners, degreasers
RSC Bio Solutions introduced its new Gunk Powered by SafeCare and Liquid Wrench Powered by EnviroLogic industrial cleaners, degreasers, and lubricants. The products include Truck and Equipment Wash, Heavy Duty Degreaser, Universal Parts Washing Fluid, General Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser, Penetrating Oil, Jack Oil, Aerial Lift Fluid and Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluid.
Maintain proper tire pressure for added benefits
Tire pressure monitoring and automatic inflation systems work in combination to improve fuel economy, enhance safety and lower overall fleet costs.
Freightliner introduces AMT3 for Business Class M2 vehicles
The AMT3 automated-manual transmission combines the design principles of a manual transmission with intelligent electronics to form an automated two-pedal shift system that equalizes driver performance and improves fuel economy. It eliminates the torque converter and instead couples the engine to the transmission with a hydraulically actuated clutch.
Truck body building: custom or standard?
Think of what you want a work truck to do, then ask if you can use an off-the-shelf body or if it needs to be custom designed and built.
Lowering fleet costs and meeting CSA needs
Builders Transportation Co. is growing and providing exceptional customer service, cost effectively and efficiently.
2011 NTEA Work Truck Show round-up
Mitsubishi Fuso unveils 2012 Canter FE/FG Series trucks; Hino introduces new Class 4 and 5 COE with hybrid option; All-new Class 8 Western Star 4700 introduced; Navistar debuts International TerraStar 4×4; Spartan Motor to assemble Isuzu N-Series gasoline trucks; Roush CleanTech launches Ford F-450/550 propane Autogas Fuel System; and Ram Truck brand new for 2011.
Mid-America Trucking Show round-up
New products introduced at this year’s Mid-America Trucking Show seem to be a sign of increasing economic growth and renewed confidence.
Corrosion protection improves equipment lifespan
A three-year study conducted in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration estimates that corrosion costs the U.S. transportation industry $50 billion each year. For fleets, in particular, there is an increasingly corrosive environment for vehicles due largely to the use of new deicing chemicals. Replacing the compound sodium chloride that has been used for deicing
Kenworth T700 and PACCAR MX Engine Tour updates
The tour, which showcases the Kenworth T700 and PACCAR MX Engine, will make seven stops at Canadian Kenworth dealers in coming weeks. Also showcased are the new Kenworth NavPlus navigation and business technology system for Class 5-8 trucks, Kenworth AG130 front air suspension, and Eaton UltraShift Plus automated transmission.
It pays to outsource tire maintenance
When it comes to outsourcing tire maintenance, the best programs are “custom-built” in conjunction with service providers.