Boost filter performance with proper fleet maintenance
Today’s filters are the result of major advances in technology, but need to be used properly for effective performance.
Lease or buy trucks: is a change in order?
New tax laws or business opportunities in remote locations might make a change in your acquisition strategies advantageous.
Stability control: rules, technology and benefits
The potential for regulation for commercial vehicle stability control moves into the Notice for Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in mid-2011.
Wide-base wheels save fuel
According to the EPA SmartWay Partnership program data, tire rolling resistance accounts for nearly 13% of truck energy use. Most combination trucks have dual tire assemblies on the drive and trailer axles, with two sets of wheels and tires at each end of an axle. This configuration increases rolling resistance and weight, compared to single
The benefits of fleet maintenance software
Fleet maintenance software has never been more important because it helps fleets save money.
SCR engine maintenance report for fleets
Engine manufacturers report that maintenance requirements for 2010 SCR engines are “business as usual.”
LEDs as headlights: a possibility?
Although white LEDs are still too expensive to be used for forward lighting, that situation will soon be changing.
Save oil, money by extending oil drain intervals
Safely extending oil drain intervals has many benefits
Changes in the cooling systems
Changing maintenance requirements and new design concepts are giving cooling systems some well-deserved attention.
Design a green fleet maintenance shop
Designing an environmentally-friendly shop saves green in many ways, and fleets are recognizing that big results can be seen with relatively little effort.
Weight Control: tires & wheels
Leveraging lighter weight components to gain fuel efficiency just
makes good sense.
Evolving hybrid reefers
Fleets will be the beneficiaries as hybrid reefer technology continues to improve