Meeting challenges: Fleets focus on tire choices and tire management practices
[Editor’s Note: This column was penned by guest editor Jason Roanhouse, marketing program manager for Bridgestone Commercial Solutions] To meet an ongoing host of challenges, fleet managers are taking a progressive approach to the equipment their companies use to move freight. Today, that focus includes tires and tire management programs. Driving this activity are things like
Haney Truck Line uses maintenance management software to effectively address the needs of its fleet
Five years ago, handwritten information on the maintenance of the Haney Truck Line fleet was the norm, says Scott Kessinger, service and parts manager. “Today,” he states, “maintenance management software is enabling us to more effectively manage 450 tractors and 1,500 trailers in three shops.” Headquartered in Yakima, Wash., Haney Truck Line is one of
Fleet operations predictability
Consistent and sufficient data can facilitate the effective use of predictive analytics for fleet operations.
PeopleNet adds integration with TMWSuite for crude/tanker fleets
PeopleNet announced a new PeopleNet Automated Workflow integration with TMWSuite from TMW Systems, designed specifically to boost efficiency throughout crude/tanker fleet operations. The new tailored workflow application reflects this segment’s unique information needs in custom forms that integrate with TMWSuite, according to the company.
Truck fleet focuses on customer commitment
As Sheetz strives to exceed customer expectations for service and quality, it also relies on suppliers to help make the best purchasing and specification choices.
High profile venue
With 530 exhibitors, The Work Truck Show sponsored by the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) this year in St. Louis, Mo. offered fleet managers a chance to see a large number of new trucks, components and equipment. Among the highlights were the following: • Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.’s (FCCC) new plug-in all-electric walk-in van (WIV)
Fleet Equipment Senior Editor Eric Brothers
Eric Brothers has joined the staff of Fleet Equipment magazine as Senior Editor.
Fleet Equipment Magazine
• Equipment Management: Managing Engine Idling • Equipment Technology: New Cab Design • Fleet Profile: Private Carrier • Spec’ing for: Safety – Collision Control Technology
All Freightliner dealers, distributors to be equipped with FleetCross
Beginning this month, all Freightliner affiliates nationwide will be equipped with a new customized system for all-makes parts referencing in FleetCross. This new Web-based version of FleetCross was designed in cooperation with Freightliner, LLC by Service Professionals Inc. (SPI), the creator of FleetCross all-makes systems and databases. The Freightliner version will be licensed by SPI to dealers and distributors, including Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, Detroit Diesel and Thomas Bus.
Alcoa launches CalcuLighter Version 2.0
Version 2.0 of Alcoa Wheels’ CalcuLighter is an online tool that provides financial data with instant results for comparing steel and aluminum wheel alternatives. users input their fleet profile, including the number of tractors and trailers, and choose the wheel alternatives they want to consider. The results change instantaneously as new information is entered. Users can also print out their results and file them for future reference when purchasing wheels or ordering vehicles.