Shop productivity
Productivity in truck fleet maintenance operations is affected by many factors, including equipment choices, shop design and layout. In particular, the proper selection of lifts can have a significant impact.
On board filters making the grade
On board filters – air, fuel, water, lubricant – are the last lines, indeed, in many cases the only lines, of defense against fluid-borne engine problems. And, with the introduction of 2007 emissions technology, a major line of defense against environmental contamination.
Kohler enters heavy-duty APU market
Kohler Power Systems will expand its generator product line to include an auxiliary power unit (APU) for the heavy-duty trucking industry.
Rotary Lift offers pit lifts
Fleet maintenance managers who want to improve technician safety and productivity are adding pit lifts to their facilities’ service pits, according to Rotary Lift.
Remy offers hand-held electrical systems analyzer
To avoid roadside repairs and costly downtime associated with starting and charging system issues, Delco Remy suggests that fleets and service technicians use the Intelli-CheckII Systems Analyzer from Remy Inc.
Foster champions teamwork
Southeastern Freight Lines VP says best practices start with people
Retaining tomorrow’s technician
The importance of attracting and retaining young technicians is increasing as more and more of the technician work force moves closer to retirement. The mass media seems eager to remind us that the leading edge of the “baby boomer” generation, which currently comprises the largest percentage of the nation’s work force , begins turning 60 this year.
Trailer Productivity: Corrosion Control
Durability. Cost. Image. Three main factors in fleet decisions about trailer specifications that are directly affected by a common enemy – corrosion. From the roofline to structural members, suspensions, axles, landing gear and upper-couplers, constant bombardment by moisture and debris – as well as exposure to road salts and other de-icing materials – makes specifying trailers for corrosion protection of utmost concern to fleet managers. Equally aware of the challenge are trailer, system and component manufacturers, who are addressing the problems caused by corrosion with new technologies and processes.
National Wheel End offers wheel bearings
A new line of through-hardened heavy-duty tapered roller bearings for commercial trailers was introduced by Federal-Mogul Corp.’s National Wheel End Components brand.
Eaton introduces fuller ultrashift transmission
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. introduced the Fuller UltraShift LEP (Linehaul Efficient Performance), the newest addition to the UltraShift family of automated transmissions along with two product extensions of the UltraShift LST (Linehaul Standard): the UltraShift LST Overdrive Multi-Torque and the UltraShift LST Direct Drive Multi-Torque.