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
Dana shows support for commercial vehicle market in Mexico
At Expotransporte ANPACT 2013 in Guadalajara, Mexico, Dana Holding Corp. demonstrated its range of products and solutions for Mexican truck, bus, and coach markets. Included were drivetrain solutions and aftermarket sales and service capabilities for dealers and fleets in the region. Dana has 11 facilities in Mexico that produce commercial vehicle products, supplying Spicer steer,
Handling the tough hauls: What you need to know about severe-duty drivetrain, axles and suspensions
Extreme loads are no match for properly spec’ed and maintained severe-duty truck models. Vehicle OEMs, in fact, list a range of applications for which they have specific models designed to meet severe-duty needs. Included are dump, concrete, crane, roll-off body, refuse, heavy haul, logging, oil and gas field service, utility, fire and emergency, snow plow
