On the road: Fleet Equipment’s ongoing web series
It’s cliché to talk about how quickly the world moves today, but it’s none-the-less true; especially in the heavy-duty trucking and media industries. Whether you’re a fleet manager or a magazine editor, we can all agree that our professional lives are experiencing communication overload. Phone calls, emails, texts, tweets, likes—the messages are never-ending, and it can
The right parts keep trailers on the road
Providing OE-quality parts for trailers in a speedy fashion remains a high priority for Utility Trailer Manufacturing and the parts management team at its Parts Distribution Center in Batavia, Ohio, where they remain focused every day on meeting the parts-service needs of their customers who operate more than 350,000 Utility trailers through the 105 Utility
Mack Trucks: ‘Born Ready’ for the long haul
Fuel efficiency and uptime remain top priorities for Mack Trucks, executives with the company announced at the 2014 Mid-America Trucking Show. This ongoing focus to help reduce customer operating costs, along with recent investments in products, support solutions, facilities and the brand, has Mack well-positioned for success in the highway market, according to the company.
Trailer service that keeps ‘em on the road
Consider mobile trailer service support to minimize downtime and road-side repair costs.
Equal ready for Operation Extra Mile
International Marketing Inc. (IMI) has officially launched “Operation Extra Mile,” focusing on extending tread life and longer use of the most fuel-efficient part of commercial tires by reducing uneven wear and vibrations.
Putting LNG on the road
C.R. England is operating liquefied natural gas-powered tractors as part of a wide range of environmental and sustainability initiatives.
Properly maintaining U-joints keeps trucks on the road
e until new fresh grease is being purged, indicating a complete change of grease has occurred. While servicing the the U-joints, use the old grease as a diagnostic tool. “You should pay attention to what’s purging out of the cups,” says Salazar. “If there’s any signs of moisture in there, or the grease is black
Dana’s new line of Spicer axles ready for medium-duty fleets
Dana Holding Corp.’s new Spicer S140 Series axles are designed to improve fuel economy, reduce maintenance costs, increase operator comfort and boost overall vehicle performance. The company said the single-drive, medium-duty axles are nearly 100 lbs. lighter compared with current competitive medium-duty axles and 85 lbs. lighter than the current Spicer axle. Also, with an initial Roadranger lubrication drain at 250,000 miles and 32% less lubrication required overall, they are easier to maintain and more environmentally friendly, the company said.
Ready fifth wheels for winter
Fifth wheel manufacturer Fontaine International recommends that fleets take special precautions during cold weather to ensure that their trucks’ fifth wheels continue to operate properly. Most fleets are already aware that many lubricants become thick and binding in low temperatures, and ice and sludge can build up on the underside of fifth wheel plates. As
Ready for prime time: hydraulic hybrids
Announcing its decision to field seven hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHV) — the first fleet application of the technology — UPS disclosed some significant data on road testing