Protecting both sides of the trailer floor is the best way to combat corrosion and maximize service life and it’s one company’s mission to solve this industry problem
Trailer manufacturers are always looking for ways to combat corrosion by using alternative materials and coatings. Rockland Flooring produces a combination of products that will preserve the wood, improve performance, and extend service life. According to Chris Wolford, Chief Sales Officer for Rockland Flooring, “The entire underside of a trailer’s floor is subject to many
Drastically reduce tank trailer drag and weight for increased ROI
A 10 percent decrease in weight can result in a 6.6 percent increase in fuel efficiency, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Even a slight reduction in weight can translate into thousands of dollars in fuel savings or allow a fleet to increase trailer payload. For those reasons, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc, a
Time to turn around?
At the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, the latest and greatest products were on display and many of them aimed at tackling a fleet manager’s biggest headache: Downtime. While efficiency is often one of the most talked about truck buzz word, there’s no gain in efficiency that can offset a
