Better than survival mode
South Shore Transportation’s Kevin Tomlinson is getting the most from his resources by paying attention to details
TPMS technology evolves
Systems can monitor pressure, temperature, more
Tire training resource
There has never been a better time to train technicians.
Tire care for parked vehicles
With freight levels down, some fleets have had to park tractors and trailers. Goodyear offers these tips to safeguard tires when they are idle: Unload vehicles as much as possible, especially trailers, so that the tires support a minimum load. If storing for more than two months, place vehicles on blocks to take the
Fuel efficiency:alternatively powered vehicles
While diesel is expected to remain the dominant fuel type used in commercial vehicles for the foreseeable future, truck and engine manufacturers are actively exploring alternative fuels
SwartWay celebrates five years
Happy Anniversary! It’s been five years since the Environmental Protection Agency launched the SmartWay Partnership.
Rotary Lift introduces Mach 4 Plus runway system
Rotary Lift introduces the Mach 4 Plus, a new runway system for the Mach 4 mobile column lift. Once the system is connected to a set of four Mach 4 mobile columns, vehicles weighing up to 60,000 lbs. can be driven onto the runways and raised to a comfortable working height. Up to two optional 25,000 lb. capacity rolling bridges can be added to lift the vehicle’s wheels off the runways, enabling technicians to perform brake, tire and suspension service, the maker added.
In good working order
Now is the best time to catch up on trailer and body maintenance
Fuel efficiency:alternatively powered vehicles
While diesel is expected to remain the dominant fuel type used in commercial vehicles for the foreseeable future, truck and engine manufacturers are actively exploring alternative fuels
Hendrickson introduces HN FR suspension
Hendrickson officials announced the launch of another product to address the unique needs of the fire and rescue industry. Providing a combination of stability, ride quality, light weight, and articulation, the expanded family of tandem rubber suspensions delivers performance to a wide range of fire and rescue vehicles, the maker said.