Alliance Truck Parts announces new alternator line
Rated for higher temperatures in 2007 and 2010 EPA emissions-compliant engines is a new line of heavy-duty alternators from Alliance Truck Parts.
Reman components
As fleets strive to maximize uptime and equipment life, reman components are becoming more popular.
HDA Truck Pride distributes Mitsubishi Electric HD products
An agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Inc. appoints HDA Truck Pride as the first sales and marketing organization outside the OEM network authorized to promote and distribute Mitsubishi Electric products to the heavy-duty truck aftermarket.
Highest output Delco Remy alternator introduced
Remy International has released the Delco Remy 55SI alternator, rated at 420 amps at 12 volts and up to 275 amps at 24 volts. The company said high efficiency alternators translate to less engine horsepower requirements, resulting in substantial fuel savings.
Thermo King promotion reduces summer maintenance costs
Thermo King said it is offering up to $200 in savings now through Sept. 30 on belts, filters, starters, alternators and compressors, to help its customers lower fleet maintenance costs during the hot summer season.
Avoiding fleet electrical system problems
It has been estimated that 25% of general shop repairs are related to
electrical systems – but these repairs can be avoided.
Using software for preventive/predictive maintenance, CSA
Today’s software offers tools for tracking maintenance to cut costs – and avoid CSA violations.
MBWA: Management by wandering around, not walking away
Walking around the shop is a quick way to know what is going on. You need report data, but reports alone may not be the answer.
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.
Protect charging systems in warmer weather
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. In hot weather, a vehicle’s charging system is taxed more than any other time of the year, say the electrical maintenance system experts at Purkeys Fleet Electric. Hot weather brings increased electrical loads from air conditioners and other loads such as coolers and fans associated