2.5 million miles with Horton Roller Bushings
Since John Fitzgerald replaced his OEM spring pins and bushings with Horton Roller Bushings in 1993, he has put 2.5 million miles on his 1989 Peterbilt 379. According to Horton, the roller bushings alleviate frequent repairs and vehicle downtime, and eliminate seized pins and front-wheel hop.
The benefits of dressed axles
When spec’ing drive and trailer axles, fleets may hear the term “dressed axles,” which refers to axles with a complete braking system and wheel-end components.
For Usher Transport, safety is paramount
Safety is the name of the game for all areas of the Usher Transportation operation, which hauls all types of corrosives, oxidizers, dry bulk and flammables.
Stability control: rules, technology and benefits
The potential for regulation for commercial vehicle stability control moves into the Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in mid-2011.
New Onspot automatic chains for Kenworth T 270 ambulance
The new automatic tire chain kit from Onspot Automatic Chains is designed for the Kenworth T 270 chassis with the Kenworth AG210L air suspension aimed at the ambulance market. The kit allows operators to engage tire chains at the flip of a switch to provide increased traction in forward or reverse on snow and ice.
Hendrickson puts a new twist on end bushings
The new rotating bar pin end bushing design creates an opportunity for time savings, as the installer will not need to pay special attention to the bar pin angle during installation. Once pressed in, the bar pin can be turned with a shop wrench or similar tool to the required axle angle. The product includes a set of shims for easy axle alignment, as well as the required fasteners to complete the installation.
Corrosion protection improves equipment lifespan
A three-year study conducted in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration estimates that corrosion costs the U.S. transportation industry $50 billion each year. For fleets, in particular, there is an increasingly corrosive environment for vehicles due largely to the use of new deicing chemicals. Replacing the compound sodium chloride that has been used for deicing
Test drive of Kenworth T700: lean, mean and yellow
Leaner times demand leaner trucks. That seems to be the overarching theme of Kenworth’s T700, introduced in March as the replacement to the T2000, a popular 14-year-old model that borrowed some of its styling cues from the Pillsbury Doughboy. The T700 is sculpted and angular in places where the “T2” was rounded and bulky. The
Hulett Environmental Services’ trucks offer correct capacity, reliability
Trucks with the correct capacity and reliability help Hulett Environmental Services provide the best service.