Truck tire balancing clarification
As late as the 1970s, some bias ply truck tires came from the factory with balancing “pads” strategically placed inside the tire liner to at least partially correct the uneven distribution of mass around the tire. This helped reduce vibration as the truck rolled at increasing speeds on road surfaces. Of course, then suspension systems
Myers Tire Supply announces Torque Tracker Program
The new online Torque Tracker Program helps techs get their torque wrenches quickly and accurately recalibrated in three to five business days. Once a wrench is recalibrated and returned, it will have a sticker showing when it was calibrated and a separate certificate of calibration, which is required for an inspection or as proof of compliance in legal actions.
Beware of scams when improving fleet fuel economy
It’s gratifying to see regulators finally shift their focus from reducing NOx emissions to reducing global warming, because global warming can be reduced by improving efficiency. Improved fleet fuel economy can significantly reduce a fleet’s carbon footprint. But beware. When fuel economy becomes an issue, charlatans come out of the woodwork. During commercial fuel economy
For Usher Transport, safety is paramount
Safety is the name of the game for all areas of the Usher Transportation operation, which hauls all types of corrosives, oxidizers, dry bulk and flammables.
Stability control: rules, technology and benefits
The potential for regulation for commercial vehicle stability control moves into the Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in mid-2011.
Fontaine Fifth Wheel video shows how to get ‘Ultra’ connection
The company has released a video and document outlining the proper coupling, sliding and uncoupling procedures for its newest fifth wheels, the Fontaine Ultra LT, Ultra HD and Ultra HR. The eight-minute training video features live-action demonstrations of each step of the coupling, sliding and uncoupling processes; the color document details the procedures with photos illustrating key elements.
The meaning of the SmartWay trailer mark
Any company may purchase U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay trailers. However, according to Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay, only SmartWay Transport Partners in good standing and who agree to certain conditions may apply the mark to the exterior of their EPA Certified SmartWay equipment. The organization further qualifies this position by saying that a partner that
Advanced powertrain in new Mitsubishi Fuso Class 3-5 trucks
The new powertrain is expected to increase fuel economy well over 10% compared to the previous-generation Mitsubishi Fuso 4M50 engine. In addition to the 4P10 engine, the powertrain also features a Duonic transmission and BlueTec emissions technology.
Meeting CSA 2010 guidelines
The new CSA 2010 program identifies 10 different groups of parts and accessories that the government considers critical for safe operation. Among them are lamps; reflective devices; electrical wiring; brakes; glazing and window construction; fuel systems; coupling devices, including fifth wheels; miscellaneous equipment such as heaters; and frames, cab and body components. For any sidelined