How fleets can go green in the shop
Increasingly, regulations mandating environmental protection practices are requiring fleet managers to implement new procedures and programs, address shop equipment and design, and provide training for technicians. These rules cover a wide variety of topics, among them waste handling and recycling, fuel storage and leak detection, parts washing, AC system service and vehicle refinishing. One consolidated
Fleets must adapt to new technology
Some carriers have noticed an up-tick in freight recently and are adding equipment and technology to handle it. A case in point is Garner Transportation Group’s Findlay, Ohio, site. According to James Husted, director of maintenance for the fleet, he has added 40 new trucks in the last three months—a combination of new (leased) and
Fan drives and fuel economy
The cooling systems developed for today’s on-highway tractors are highly advanced. Design requirements facing manufacturers of fan drives must address the higher heat output of new emissions-compliant engine families. Vehicle aerodynamics, essential for improving fuel economy, can reduce the effectiveness of ram air and in turn generate the need for additional cooling from fans. Simultaneously,
Boost filter performance with proper fleet maintenance
Today’s filters are the result of major advances in technology, but need to be used properly for effective performance.
Hino introduces new Class 4 and 5 COE with hybrid option
The newly designed Class 4 and Class 5 cab over engine trucks are powered by the Hino J05E Series engine and Aisin’s A465, 6-speed automatic transmission. Both models feature an ergonomically-friendly wide cab and a standard, center-mounted rear fuel tank.
Economy trailer fairing offers fast fit
A new low-cost solution from Laydon Composites, the Hybrid TrailerSkirt, is a purpose-built panel specifically for trailer aerodynamics. The product can be fitted to a trailer in an hour, minimizing downtime and providing fleets with an economical way to comply with trailer fuel saving regulations.
Foundation Brakes
Issued in July 2009 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), new tractor braking standards are set to take effect in August of this year. To meet and exceed the rule’s more stringent stopping distance requirements, braking system suppliers have been working in close cooperation with vehicle manufacturers to develop and refine effective solutions
For government fleets, customers are job one
For the City of Oxnard’s fleet services division, merely meeting customer needs isn’t an option.
Peterbilt Offers PACCAR MX engine with Model 389
The PACCAR MX engine, now available with Peterbilt’s Model 389, provides customers a long-term proposition through its technologically-advanced designs with lightweight materials that achieve excellent performance and leading fuel economy. The engine is available with a horsepower range of 380-485 HP and torque outputs up to 1,750 ft./lb. with a displacement of 12.9 liters.
New fleet maintenance options
Technology changes always bring with them a shift in maintenance practices. When it comes to maintaining equipment these days, we’ve heard there are new considerations, which are catching the attention of fleet mangers. One of our readers writes that since the 2004 EPA engine emission regulation, which introduced EGR technology, the fleet has had to