Protecting your truck tire investment
Tires are a major expense for every fleet. Fleet maintenance managers are always working to optimize tire programs and reduce costs. More than 85% of fleets retread in order to lower tire cost per mile. The cost of a retreaded tire varies based on many factors, including tread design, tread depth and specific compounds. However, the
Heyl Truck Lines chooses Blue Tree Systems
Blue Tree Systems Inc., a provider of trailer tracking, reefer monitoring and fleet management solutions, announced that Heyl Truck Lines is implementing its R:COM reefer temperature management system and its in-cab feature set, including fuel management and driving style management solutions. The R:COM technology helps the carrier reduce cargo theft and better address food safety
Legislative progress could lead to a national energy policy
Instead of being a curmudgeon this month, I’m going to be very positive—you can now call me “Bubbles” Martin. I’ve actually witnessed some legislative progress, which may lead us to a much-needed national energy policy. Congressmen from Missouri and Nebraska recently introduced three bills related to the use of natural gas in the trucking industry.
Turning to associations for training, info to manage vehicles
Serving customers in a wide variety of vocations, the universe of light- and medium-duty commercial fleets is inherently diverse. As a result, and because their primary business is to manage vehicles that support their company’s operations, fleet managers in these segments may be searching for resources that can assist them with the information they need
Industry perspectives with Wabash National: Information is thin stuff unless mixed with experience
The customer-centric leader of Wabash National Dick Giromini subscribes to the sustaining value of a positive “Wabash experience” and that it will provide to the fleet customers a transportation solution for efficiency, profitability and long trailer life. “The product must stand out; our goal is they’ll say ours is the best dry van in the
Mesilla Valley Transportation chooses TCG for profitability management
Mesilla Valley Transportation has chosen and implemented Transportation Costing Group (TCG)’s Truckload Cost Information System (TL/CIS) to “develop more effective profitability analyses,” explained the company. “One of the first things we did with the TCG solution was to analyze the spot quotes we are providing our customers,” said Scott Webb, an executive at Mesilla Valley Transportation. “Our
Webb Wheel OEM launches quarterly technical advice newsletter
The OEM business unit of Webb Wheel has launched a quarterly newsletter containing information about wheel end specifying and maintenance practices. The one page newsletter will include technical advice for maintenance management, technicians, drivers and others who interface with wheel end components on their trucks and trailers. The inaugural issue published in February gave guidelines
Spicer EconoTrek 6×2 tandem axle now offered by Peterbilt, Kenworth
Dana Holding Corp. announced that the Spicer EconoTrek 6×2 tandem axle is now available for 2014 Peterbilt and Kenworth commercial vehicles. The Spicer EconoTrek 6×2 tandem axle reduces vehicle weight by up to 400 lbs. when compared with a traditional 40,000-lb. 6×4 tandem axle arrangement, and it offers numerous innovations for reducing maintenance and increasing
Dimethyl ether: Fuel of the future?
Dimethyl ether (DME) may be the most promising fuel of the future, this statement is based on research carried out by Daniel Kauffman, president of Terracel Energy, who is an energy technology entrepreneur, investor and consultant and Bob Riedford, president of Riedford Management Inc. The ATA projects as many as 5% of the Class 7
Penray details installer service kits offerings
Penray offers a variety of system-specific installer service kits that include the chemicals needed to clean, protect and fortify various vehicle systems. These kits include cleaners, protectants, conditioners and lubricants needed to restore performance. Penray also offers installer tools and full lines of automotive, heavy-duty and shop chemicals. The Penray Installer line encompasses a collection of kits providing preventive maintenance for