Zero RPMs
Excessive engine idling consumes more than 800 million gallons of diesel fuel a year.
Tips on finding and keeping technicians
Recruiting, training and retaining technicians remains a major concern. Recently, the industry has taken a closer look at refining the process.
Shop productivity
Productivity in truck fleet maintenance operations is affected by many factors, including equipment choices, shop design and layout. In particular, the proper selection of lifts can have a significant impact.
Rotary Lift aims to increase productivity
Rotary Lift introduced a new line of heavy-duty four-post lifts to meet the needs of budget-conscious customers who want to improve shop productivity, the company said.
John Smucker touts technicians
Every employee in a fleet maintenance shop is important, and they need to be reminded of that fact periodically, according to John Smucker, director of fleet maintenance for Wooster Motor Ways Inc., a truckload carrier based in Wooster , Ohio.
Rotary Lift adapters designed for precision
Rotary Lift introduced a thread-up adapter accessory kit for its SPO12 two-post surface lift.
Comfort Zone
With nearly 6,000 trucks in operation across North America, On The Move Trucks is satisfying the needs of a growing number of customers.
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.
Trailer undercarriage options
The underside of trailers — the components that make up the suspension system — are continuing to evolve. In the last few years the industry has seen the addition of unitized hubs and more widespread specifying of air ride suspensions for a broader range of applications.