Is record revival in your future?
People always have said that we live in a changing world. It seems,however, that the pace is accelerating, especially technology advancesthat impacts our industry.
New demands, new technology
New full-flow lube oil filter technology addresses the desire to increase drain intervals; bypass filters address soot loading
Parts ordering made easy
If someone handed you a clean version of your parts list, which included a cross referencing of all numbers with OE/supplier numbers clearly matched and merged – and it provided the ability to ensure that only the parts specified on the list were to be ordered – what would it be worth to you?
Resale: onboard monitoring
As onboard technology continues to advance the science of fleet management, trucking companies are adopting solutions to realize the benefits of longer service life, fuel savings, reduced downtime, lower maintenance costs and ultimately to retain and enhance resale value and reduce capital costs.
Dana Announces Availability of SmartWave
Dana Corp.’s Commercial Vehicle Systems group announced that its SmartWave TPMS tire pressure monitoring system is now available for retrofit installation on a variety of commercial truck models through original equipment dealerships.
Mack Unveils TerraPro Refuse Models
The life of a refuse truck is non-stop abuse, with harsh work cycles, constant demands for increased efficiency and no compromises on reliability and durability. The new TerraPro Series from Mack Trucks, Inc. delivers everything needed to handle that, plus a new driver environment to improve comfort and boost productivity.
Top shape
Applying three decades of experience,and with the help of suppliers, Mike Payette is keeping the Staples fleet running cost effectively and efficiently.
Safety: collision control
Accidents cost money by directly and indirectly impacting motor carrier operations and profitability. Direct costs associated with crashes add up quickly.
All Freightliner dealers, distributors to be equipped with FleetCross
Beginning this month, all Freightliner affiliates nationwide will be equipped with a new customized system for all-makes parts referencing in FleetCross. This new Web-based version of FleetCross was designed in cooperation with Freightliner, LLC by Service Professionals Inc. (SPI), the creator of FleetCross all-makes systems and databases. The Freightliner version will be licensed by SPI to dealers and distributors, including Freightliner, Sterling, Western Star, Detroit Diesel and Thomas Bus.
‘Old’ is in the eye of the operator
It’s been said that a correctly specified and properly maintained truck can last forever. While that might be a bit of a stretch, when you talk about “forever” referring to a truck’s life, you need to understand that the word really means longer than someone is willing to drive it or you’re willing to pay for the increasing cost of keeping it alive.