Productive cooperation: a new solution
Communication, teamwork, cooperation and other buzzwords aren’t news to those of us in the trucking industry. They represent worthy goals in many instances, but I’ve long had a bit of a problem with the way concepts have been presented. One of the cornerstones of good management has been identifying goals and deploying available resources to
’Tis the season…
It’s that time of year again—the road salt corrosion season! De-icing formulations, namely calcium chloride and magnesium chloride, will soon be playing “fast and loose” with the undercarriage and electrical systems of trucks, tractors and trailers, corroding metal and electrical connections. Not so long ago, the Technology and Maintenance Council published a three-part corrosion analysis
The three Rs
One of the most troubling types of phone call I seem to be getting more of is a plea from a truck service facility asking for help in finding qualified technicians. As our current technician population ages, finding replacements—both entry-level and experienced—is becoming a significant issue, particularly if you’re running a fleet service operation. If
Trailer tracking offers financial benefits
… the use of trailer tracking systems is becoming a normal part of doing business
Exhaust emissions, fuel economy and global warming
A recent local newspaper editorial made the comment that global warming isn’t real.
2010 engine test fleets weigh in
Fleet managers talk about their experiences testing 2010 diesel engines
Focus on issues
In every industry publication these days, there is information related to EPA 2010 heavy-duty engine readiness
Celadon goes green, reaps green
The roster of Truck Carrier Partners as published by EPA’s SmartWay Transport Partnership has become a listing of the industry’s “Who’s Who” in recent months
Heavy-duty OBD is coming
The latest onboard diagnostics will monitor emission systems on 2010 engines
In search of a silver lining
One month into 2009 and we are all hoping for some encouraging words about the economy and our industry’s prospects.