Rush Enterprises: After acquisition, it’s time for consolidation
After a year of explosive growth through acquisition of 34 International dealerships in six states, Rush Enterprises Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Rusty Rush, says that the company is now in a consolidation mode as the International “stores” as he calls them, are brought into the Rush operation and culture. In an interview at the
Putting the GM Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab to the test
GMC continues to offer trucks ready to meet fleet needs. There’s nothing like firsthand experience, which is exactly what we got when GM offered a 2014 Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab pickup truck to us for a test drive. The sibling to the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was fitted with a 5.3-liter V8 EcoTec3 355-HP
Engine OE overhaul programs
Cummins Cummins offers a number of overhaul and warranty programs, including the ISX Overhaul Kit Program, for customers who need to overhaul a 1998-2009 ISX engine; ISX Absolute Power Program, which offers the overhaul kit, injectors and cylinder head; and the National Overhaul Warranty (NOW) Program for Cummins mid-range (C8.3, ISC, QSC, ISL, QSL) and
Engine overhaul: Good maintenance, high-quality components support engine life
While following manufacturers’ recommended maintenance procedures will ensure the longest possible life of a fleet’s engines, eventually there may come a time when an overhaul is necessary. Particularly, as fleets strive to maximize uptime and equipment life, reman engines—which are rebuilt from the bottom up according to very stringent guidelines—are becoming more popular. Working with truck
PressurePro announces fleet financing options
An alliance with Marlin Equipment Finance is making flexible financing options available to fleet users of Advantage PressurePro commercial tire pressure monitoring systems. With the new financing tools, fleets can opt for flexible payment options including 0% financing.
Myers Tire Supply, JohnDow Industries form TPMS distribution partnership
Myers Tire Supply and JohnDow Industries have announced a distribution partnership to make JDI Dynamic pre-programmed Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors, service kits and tools available through Myers’ distribution network. Through Myers, JohnDow will now offer its recently introduced Dynamic TPMS product line featuring multi-application Dual Valve Technology (DVT) sensors. DVT-pre-programmed sensors give the
Kiene Diesel offers seized brake drum puller
For removing seized brake drums, Kiene Diesel Accessories has developed a new brake drum puller adapter for its Wheel Whiz and Wheel Grabber tools.
NGVi offers NGV maintenance and diagnostics training
The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi) is presenting NGV Maintenance and Diagnostics Training: Heavy-Duty Vehicles and NGV Maintenance and Diagnostics Training: Light-Duty Vehicles courses to prepare technicians to perform maintenance, diagnostics and repair of natural gas vehicles.
Downtime is the enemy
“Established maintenance processes consistently from location to location.” “No surprises – we help our customers make decisions in advance.” “Excessive downtime is not acceptable – time is our enemy in service.” These are all passionate, meaningful statements from a savvy industry veteran and President and Chief Executive Officer of WheelTime LLC, Mike Delaney. “Established maintenance
XTRA Lease adds free tracking to long-term leased trailers
Now standard on newly-leased dry vans and late model reefers from XTRA Lease at no charge is a basic trailer tracking service. The service enables users to view current and historical trailer locations, drill into dormancy and utilization information, and receive reports on the latest location and dormancy data.