Choosing fuel options for pickup trucks
Fleets looking for an alternative fuel option can now order 2013 model year bi-fuel pickups from GM, and some have already taken that step to help control fuel costs and reduce their carbon footprint. “At Chesapeake Energy Corp. we are converting our fleet of more than 5,000 vehicles to run on natural gas,” said Nate
Viable ideas: Cab-over-engine new technologies
Hino has its eye on new technologies for medium-duty trucks as cab-over-engines (COEs) continue to meet market needs. While the COE is no longer a configuration of choice for Class 8 over-the-road trucking operations, the design is still seen as highly viable in many local and especially in urban operating environments. “The needs of different
Training: An investment in efficiency
High on the value list of every good truck equipment manager are safety and efficiency. Fleets try to spec and operate their rolling equipment to be the safest and most fuel efficient possible, and they train their drivers to do the same. In like manner, safety and efficiency are important aspects of operations in well-run
Paint finishes offer fleets more than just a ‘pretty face’
“Beauty is only skin deep,” they say, and if that’s to be believed, then today’s fleet vehicles have extremely tough skin. Faced with an ever-more aggressive environment, continually degrading road conditions and trucks that last in excess of a million miles, fleet managers need to pay attention to their vehicles’ paint condition. According to three
Good friction: Replacing air disc brake pads
According to Rick Martin, senior manager of aftermarket training for Meritor, when it comes to purchasing replacement friction material for air disc brakes (ADB), there are some things fleets need to know—the most important of which is buying the same lining material the OEM installed on that vehicle; i.e, replace like for like. “OE brake
SKF releases updated air dryer service guide
The Brakemaster air dryer service guide from SKF has been updated to include technical tips, detailed installation instructions, service procedures and parts listing information.
Sheetz takes Thermo King Energy Efficiency Award honors
Thermo King honored Sheetz Inc., with more than 450 locations in six states, with its “Energy Efficiency Leader Award.”
Keep your lights on with IPA
The Towing Maintenance Kits available from IPA are designed to quickly test and clean connectors and terminals for cars and trucks, as well as agricultural, industrial, contracting, sporting and fleet connections.
Under cover boss or Uncovered boss?
If you want to be an effective manager, get out from behind the desk. Don’t spend all day sending emails. Get out of your chair and talk with the people in your charge.
Remote diagnosis: remedy for downtime
The newest remote diagnostics technology on some engines improves productivity, reduces operating costs and increases efficiencies for trucking fleets.