Minimizer celebrates 30 years
Thirty years ago Lorraine Kruckeberg backed her vehicle over a Rubbermaid trash can, inspiring her husband Dick Kruckeberg to invent heavy-duty poly truck fenders. Thus, Spray Control Systems Inc., which does business as Minimizer, was born. “We’ve grown exponentially during the past 30 years,” said Craig Kruckeberg, chief executive officer and chief visionary at Minimizer.
Pacific Truck becomes the fifth Eaton authorized rebuilder
Power management company Eaton has expanded its Authorized Rebuilder Program north of the U.S. border to include Pacific Truck in Edmonton, Alberta. With this inclusion, Pacific Truck, a division of Crane Carrier (Canada) Ltd., becomes the fifth rebuilder in the program. The company has 65 employees and an office, warehouse and shop facility of more
Leveraging technology today and in the future
While the trucking industry continues to enjoy a strong economy, there are a couple of drawbacks. According to Dean Engelage, president at Great Dane, “The current driver shortage continues to impact fleets on many levels, including the purchasing of new trailers. The driver shortage is limiting fleet expansion and they are experiencing a capacity constraint.” Nonetheless,
Truck filter value: Immediate & long-term
Most of us have heard and even used the old adage, “Good things come in small packages.” It is never more true than when it explains the value filters bring to your operation’s trucks and tractors in terms of fuel economy, uptime and controlling maintenance costs. “The return on investment is clearly present for fleets
Fel-Pro brand introduces new head gaskets design
Federal-Mogul‘s Fel-Pro Gaskets brand has introduced two Fel-Pro PermaTorque MLS multi-layer-steel head gaskets that address a common combustion sealing issue encountered in 6.0L diesel engines. The patent-pending PermaTorque MLS head gaskets are available through Fel-Pro distributors. Owners of trucks equipped with Powerstroke 6.0L diesel engines have encountered premature head gasket failures and resulting engine damage
WABCO launches ‘This is #MyTruckStop’
WABCO Holdings Inc. launched its “This is #MyTruckStop” campaign in a bid to collate hundreds of images celebrating the trucking community at truck stops around the world. Drivers across the globe are invited to share photos of the truck stops they visit on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #MyTruckStop. Participants have a chance to
Detroit Radiator Corp. to exhibit at Great American Trucking Show
Detroit Radiator Corp. will be partaking in the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) for 2014. GATS will be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas from August 21-23, 2014. Detroit Radiator Corp.’s exhibit (#18080) will highlight its 18-wheeler truck and trailer, “DR·COOL”. The company exhibit will also showcase aftermarket cooling product solutions, brochures,
Report Card: FMVSS 121 reduced stopping distance regulation
We are coming up on the third anniversary of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 121 reduced stopping distance regulation (RSD) start date. Fleet Equipment decided to ask brake friction manufacturers to report in on brake performance—and/or changes—since those regulations went into effect. “Actually, the friction materials were changing long before August 2011,” says
The importance of tire pressure monitoring
Keeping a close eye on tire pressure can also impact your bottom line. Under-inflated tires flex excessively under load, producing heat and increasing rolling resistance, which wastes fuel. Tires inflated 10 PSI below recommended levels can reduce truck fuel economy up to 1%. In addition, stress from flexing causes fast and uneven wear, shortening the
Spectra Premium announces engine management customer satisfaction warranty
Spectra Premium Industries announced a customer satisfaction warranty on its mass air flow sensors, ignition coils, distributors, CAM & crank sensors and synchronizers, effective immediately. According to Spectra Premium, this warranty will ensure customers are satisfied with their engine management products. “With our recent acquisition of Rich Porter Technology, our combined knowledge of quality control processes,
