Five truck trend takeaways from July
1. The summer months spell trouble for truck tires Rubber on the road, more commonly called “road alligators,” increase dramatically on the nation’s highways during the summer driving season. The majority of the motoring public clearly believes that these road alligators are caused by bad retreads; this is just not accurate. The alligators on the
Maximizing the life of your diesel pickup
This article is one of a series from Chevron Lube Matters on the importance of clean oil. All maintenance program should begin by following OEM recommended procedures and intervals (period). Yet that alone may not be enough to keep maintenance costs predictable and in check, as well as maximize the life of your truck. Starting with
Meritor WABCO given Hino’s 2014 Excellence in Quality Award
Meritor WABCO received the 2014 Excellence in Quality Award from Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A., Inc. This is the fifth time in the past seven years that Meritor WABCO has won the award. Meritor WABCO received the award in recognition of achieving a perfect zero parts per million (PPM) defect rate during the entire 2014 calendar year.
Five reasons application matters when spec’ing wheel ends, wheels
Let’s take a step back from the focus on efficiency and talk about application. Sure, getting the most out of your truck is important, but if you aren’t putting just as much consideration into the impact your application has on your equipment, then you’re potentially setting yourself up for maintenance issues that could cost more
Pressure Systems International launches new website
Pressure Systems International (PSI), manufacturer of automatic tire inflation systems for commercial vehicles, has launched a new website. The new website has been built to provide more information to customers than was previously available. Resources available on the site include an ATIS ROI calculator easily adapted to any fleet demographic, videos and downloads covering maintenance and installation of
Truck orders have peaked, now what? FTR forecasts growth for trucking industry
New truck orders and backlogs have peaked; what now? That’s precisely the question FTR is trying to answer. FTR, a company that uses analytics and history to project the future of the transportation market, held a recent seminar to discuss the future of the truck and trailer industry. Taking a look at the market trends, FTR believes
Avoiding CSA citations
Fewer Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) violations means less time and money wasted. Fleets that have good CSA scores are less likely to have their trucks stopped for additional inspections. Additionally, trucks that break down less often make delivery schedules easier to manage and eliminate added costs for rentals and spare vehicles or for rerouting other
Summer time tire troubles
The summer months of July and August can take a serious toll on your tires. Treadwear is more rapid because of the combination of higher ambient and higher road surface temperatures, and heat has always been a tire’s worst enemy. Maintaining proper tire pressures is always important to maximize treadwear, fuel economy, and retreadability. In
A.R.E. Accessories offers Diamond Edition truck caps
Truck cap manufacturers A.R.E. Accessories have introduced the Diamond Edition Deluxe Commercial Unit (DCU). The Diamond Edition DCU is is built to be long-lasting, with .063 diamond-plated aluminum construction and a sturdy aluminum frame, the company explained. All DCU doors feature automotive-quality Bolt lock cylinders in folding t-handles for added security, as well as Suspa gas
Cummins supports national rulemaking to improve fuel efficiency, reduce GHG
Cummins Inc. expressed support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) second phase of national fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission regulations for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The agencies released a joint proposal to set new standards well into the next decade for engines, on-highway tractors,
