Trailer tracking systems and route optimization
Vehicle tracking solutions provide actual vehicle position and route history
Lawrence Transportation has pro-active management
A highly diversified fleet uses a wide range of technologies that provide customer satisfaction
Well, with a computer I can control my labor! Stuart Comments:
False, a computer never controlled any labor, only tracks the hours, if reported. And it can put pressure on labor, yes and sometimes needed, depending on how you manage your operation. How do you track you labor? A few questions to ask yourself about your operation: 1. Do you capture 100% of your labor hours?
ReStar: more than a facelift
“Want to look and feel younger? So does your truck.” That’s the premise Navistar presented as it rolled out its new ReStar program last month at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The company noted that with budgets tight and fleets growing older, its new reconditioning program offers the perfect solution for customers looking to improve their
Nissan NV is the new kid on the block
Among the highlights of The Work Truck Show, sponsored by the National Truck Equipment Association and held this year in St. Louis, was Nissan’s official entry into the North American commercial vehicle market. Now finalizing plans to bring its first production commercial vehicle to North America in late 2010, the company unveiled the all-new Nissan
New Meritor tandem drive axle makes debut at MATS
ArvinMeritor says its new Meritor 14X tandem drive axle is an advanced evolutionary axle system built on the legacy of the RT145, one of the industry’s most successful tandem axles. The 14X features a robust and efficient inter-axle differential, the fastest ratio and widest range of axle ratios, plus several other design enhancements while continuing to be the lightest axle in its class, the company said.
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. debuts all-electric walk-in van chassis
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp’s new plug-in all-electric, walk-in van (WIV) chassis is domestically engineered and is completely all-electric (includes HVAC system) in North America. Developed in partnership with Enova Systems, it is built on the FCCC MT-45 WIV chassis platform
What does PM, preventive maintenance rmeally Mean?
Stuart Comments: PM what does PM really mean? In some case it means lights out, afternoon or even after dark. In some cases its preventive maintenance service (PMS), but a lack of understanding at moment in time. It is clear that it has different meanings to each person who is responsible for the management or
Information on stopping distances
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced that new stopping distance regulations for tractors will be implemented in August 2011. To help fleets prepare for the change, ArvinMeritor has published the following Q. & A. primer: Q. What does the new rule mean and who is responsible for ensuring that it is met?
Fifth wheel care
The Kenworth Customer Service Center offers a wealth of advice regarding fifth wheel care. First and foremost, think safety when you are inspecting your fifth wheel. There are several things that a driver can do: •Keep the fifth wheel lubricated. •Make sure that it is still connecting properly to the trailer. •Verify that a sliding