Sprinter vans offer complete package
The success of the Sprinter commercial van has been attributed to its practical design, cargo capacity and low operating costs.
Balancing Act
Keeping transportation costs in line while meeting the specialized needs of its company’s customers is an ongoing management challenge for the private fleet operation at Kemira.
MICO opens new facility for dedicated electrohydraulics group
The facility in Shakopee, Minn., includes office, warehouse and laboratory space, allowing for on-site design, testing and verification. The company’s Electrohydraulics Group will focus on the growing market potential for electronic controls in combination with hydraulic brakes.
Used truck sales boost demand for remanufactured components
To address growing demand for remanufactured components, Meritor recently implemented a number of improvements, such as introducing an additional differential production line at its Plainfield, Ind. remanufacturing facility, and increasing capacity at its Mississauga, Ontario, facility that remanufactures steering gears and manual transmissions.
Core values
A reliable fleet is central to providing top customer service at J.J. Taylor Distributing Florida.
Meritor adds MTA25, MTA30 to trailer suspension series
The new MTA25 (25,000-lb. capacity) and MTA30 (30,000-lb. capacity) suspensions are durable and lightweight, and have a unique, patent-pending axle wrap design for a secure and durable axle connection. They also offer larger, more robust shock absorbers that are specifically tuned to the MTA suspension with three times the damping power of competitors, the company said.
Affordable and Reliable
A&M Transport is fielding and servicing equipment to maintain the highest level of customer service.
Meritor WABCO takes active safety systems on the road
Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems is continuing its series of ride-n-drive vehicle demonstrations at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. on Sept. 14. The sessions demonstrate the company’s Active Safety Systems technologies and are open to fleets of all sizes, owner operators, and truck and trailer dealers.
Signs and symptoms of wheel-end problems
When it comes to detecting wheel-end problems, it pays to take a closer look at the bearings, say the experts at Timken. Careful observation can reveal early signs and symptoms of wheel-end problems before bearings are damaged and need to be replaced. With prompt inspection and maintenance, fleets can reduce bearing damage in conventional wheel
DeCaro Trucking credits supplier, customer relationships with its success
From its 11-door terminal, including two inside bays to accommodate 48-ft. trailers, DeCaro specializes in handling airfreight from New York City’s major airports.