Durafit DPF features and benefits
Manufactured in Hobart, Ind., Durafit is the only vertically integrated DPF manufacturer in the aftermarket. What does that mean? We control the technology, manufacturing process and product performance; Durafit utilizes our own coating designs; state of the art coating process; steel processing; and canning and wielding capabilities. The Durafit DPF features: OEM grade substrate; Advanced catalysts
Five maintenance tips to keep your refrigeration unit running
There’s a lot that goes into ensuring the safe and successful transport of temperature-sensitive goods. But there’s one thing you shouldn’t have to worry about: the reliability of your refrigeration unit. Completing an annual inspection, following the maintenance inspection schedule, and adhering to a pre-trip inspection before every load are just a few tips to
Hauling refrigerated goods in the winter: Can it be too cold?
Just a few degrees can make a big difference in terms of quality at the end of a delivery, but can the cold outside affect the cargo inside the reefer unit? Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video: For optimal food quality and
Samsara research shows leaders feel magnitude of role to limit carbon emissions
Global leaders are meeting at COP26 to discuss plans to cut emissions and accelerate sustainability efforts in the public and private sectors. The world of physical operations, specifically the industrial and transportation sectors, can greatly impact sustainability progress as they consume more than 60% of energy in the United States, Samsara says. Samsara says this
PRT, PRT Heavy Duty to exhibit at AAPEX 2021
PRT and PRT Heavy Duty, brands of ADD USA group, will be exhibiting new products and various applications at the upcoming AAPEX show in Las Vegas. PRT will be in Booth A2061 at the Sands Expo. In the heavy-duty segment, the company has a portfolio of applications, including a new package and a solution that
Be it engine oil or delicious pasta: Beware of too much of a good thing
Some years ago, shortly after we were married, my wife made spaghetti using her own special recipe. This dish was one of the best plates of spaghetti I had ever experienced. I boldly proclaimed how I could easily eat this spaghetti every night. This experience was the first time I personally learned the truth of
FTR’s Shippers Conditions Index ‘as good as it gets for 2021’ in August
FTR reports that its Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for August continued to gradually improve to the best reading since September 2020 at -6.8, slightly better than the -8.1 July index. A minor loosening of capacity utilization and marginally lower fuel costs contributed to the improvement in the August SCI measure. Market conditions for shippers are technically
Bi-directional testing: How it can speed up truck shop operations
What is the problem? It’s the most basic and, oftentimes, most perplexing question in truck repair. Trucks are complex machines driven by computer controls. Fault codes do their best to point technicians in the right direction, but being able to quickly to diagnose the root cause of the service problem is paramount. Enter bi-directional testing.
Is your truck’s alternator failing, or is it something else?
Sometimes alternators can get a bad rap, as some fleets have found themselves replacing more of them on their trucks than seems reasonable. Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video: The strange thing is, most of today’s alternators are more durable and generally
Hengst highlights new oil-coolant module in the Detroit DD15 Gen 5 engine
In a recent press release, Hengst noted that its oil-coolant module featured in the Detroit DD15 Gen 5 engine provides enhanced filtration properties that result in extended service intervals and offers an extremely high functional density and brings about significant savings in fuel. Equipped with an optimized stack filter, the new oil-coolant module engineered by
