Annual Top Green Shop contest kicks off
Once again, the Citgo/Fleet Equipment Top Green Shop contest is underway and it’s time to remind fleets that we are in search of those operations that are striving to make a difference by ensuring that their shops are environmentally friendly. Fleets that wish to enter the Citgo/Fleet Equipment Top Green Shop contest need to write
Transform your fleet’s cold chain into an advantage
Knowing the exact temperature of the products shipped and the location of reefers keeps products safe and ensures compliance.
Choose the right alternator for longer battery life
Fleets that have experienced problems with short-lived batteries would do well to rethink their choice of alternators.
Skyrocketing diesel fuel prices
I predicted diesel fuel prices would increase significantly in the near future, but who knew they would increase this quickly? Ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel prices have increased at least 20% in the last few weeks. They could easily skyrocket before summer. How can the world’s crude oil market can be so heavily influenced
How the latest technology can save fleets fuel
C.R. England is an active SmartWay Partner, as well as the largest refrigerated carrier in the country. Because of both these titles, it is a fleet that is very interested in operating in the most fuel efficient manner possible. A SmartWay Partner since 2005, the fleet is family-owned and proud of its traditions of on-time,
Keeping the show on the road
Hundreds of thousands of fans rely on NASCAR’s fleet of 24 trucks to move personnel, inspection equipment, tools and timing and scoring systems to events nationwide.
2011 NTEA Work Truck Show round-up
Mitsubishi Fuso unveils 2012 Canter FE/FG Series trucks; Hino introduces new Class 4 and 5 COE with hybrid option; All-new Class 8 Western Star 4700 introduced; Navistar debuts International TerraStar 4×4; Spartan Motor to assemble Isuzu N-Series gasoline trucks; Roush CleanTech launches Ford F-450/550 propane Autogas Fuel System; and Ram Truck brand new for 2011.
Truck-Lite has multi-faceted training for CSA compliance
The training program, titled “For CSA, Choose Wisely – Choose Truck-Lite,” will help fleets make the right lighting choices. Some of the materials will include a CSA and lighting brochure with FMCSA regulations, a dedicated website with frequently asked CSA lighting questions, and onsite customer training materials.
Hendrickson launches next generation Steertek NXT
The newest product is the next generation of the road-proven, weight saving Steertek fabricated front steer axle. It will accommodate a variety of wheel end and knuckle designs and features scalable architecture to meet a capacity range of 8,000 to 23,000 lbs. NXT saves up to 47 lbs. compared to traditional I-beam axles while combining rigid strength, outstanding maneuverability and reduced maintenance.
Plan for higher fuel prices
Diesel fuel prices have increased steadily the last few months, and I don’t see any factors on the horizon trying to bring them down. Crude oil is priced in U.S. dollars. With the value of the dollar falling due to our high debt load, crude oil costs can only increase. Soon we will see prices