Top technicians recognized
One of the highlights of the year is the banquetthat closes the fall meeting of the ASE Board of Directors and Board of Governors.
Two motors are better than one
Hybrids have received mixed reviews when used in cars and trucks, but new generations are now receiving well-earned attention
Zero RPMs
Excessive engine idling consumes more than 800 million gallons of diesel fuel a year.
Buying new tractors with resale profit in mind
How important is resale value when writing specifications for new tractors? What premium systems and components raise the resale value of tractors?
Schneider maintenance facilities install TURBO-3000D VADA
TURBO-3000D VADA said its fuel-emission reduction retrofit device is being installed in all Schneider National maintenance facilities nationwide.
Creature comfort, no idling
With the high cost of diesel fuel and the growing number of states and municipalities that are enacting anti-idling laws, auxiliary power units (APUs) are more popular than ever.
Cooling Systems: Problems & Solutions
Some while back, Bob Deierlein, our long-time research editor, wrote an article on cooling systems. In that article, he referenced some maintenance records of a large over-the-road fleet, which indicated that a substantial percentage of the fleet’s engine problems could be traced back to the condition of the truck’s cooling system. We published that article more than 20 years ago.
Litens Automotive Group offers HoodXpress
Litens Automotive Group, a designer and manufacturer of automotive and truck components, is introducing the HoodXpress automatic hood lift for Class 8 vehicles.
We’re not in the maintenance business
This fleet manager knows it’s important to do his homework when it’s time to request proposals from his lessors. Safety, vehicle accessibility and maintenance schedules are all in the RFP.