Watch: Don’t be shocked at what new shocks can do for you
You know replacing your truck’s components is important. New tires and brakes are a no brainer. Maybe you even replace the airbags. But how often are you replacing your shock absorbers?
Watch: Why you should be analyzing your diesel engine oil
Oil analysis means more than just looking at the oil that was in your truck after an oil change.
Watch: Don’t ignore the small things when spec’ing your advanced safety system
Even the most incredible technology can be undermined by ignoring the little things.
Watch: How data affects tire development
Data presents unlimited possibilities for tire development. As we become more connected with our data every day, it’ll be exciting to see what’s coming next.
Watch: Remote diagnostic services will save you time in the shop
By notifying drivers and fleet managers instantly, remote diagnostics systems indicate fault code severity levels and allow for more informed decisions about whether a truck is inoperable and if a service event should be started immediately.
Watch: If your TPMS tools aren’t working, this is probably why
If your TPMS tools are malfunctioning, oftentimes the tool itself is just fine, but it’s the software that’s outdated.
Watch: Trucking data changes are coming – here’s why
OEMs, suppliers, technology partners and maintenance providers are all aware of data’s potential, and that can cause a conflict around how and when certain truck systems are accessed, as well as who can access them.
Watch: Why you should buy in to trailer telematics now
Telematics are essential to being able to locate your trailers on a daily basis and understand if and how effectively they’re being used.
Watch: Five simple ways to maximize trucking efficiency and reduce emissions
Advancements in vehicle and engine technology, communication systems and fleet management programs give fleet operators today several different options on how they can improve performance, reduce emissions and reduce operating costs. In some cases, there are ideas you can implement today that can start saving you money the moment they’re implemented if you aren’t doing them already.
Watch: What’s in store for the future of retread manufacturing
Today, retread tires rival their new tire counterparts in both quality and safety, but just like with any other product, there’s still room to build a better mousetrap. Fleet Equipment caught up with a few retread experts to ask: What’s in store for the future of retread tire manufacturing?
Watch: Integrating your truck’s axles with the powertrain
While many truck OEMs today provide a fully-integrated powertrain that includes the axle, maybe you’re in a position where you want to fully customize your axles yourself. As a key part of the powertrain, it’s important the axle is spec’d to work with the truck’s engine and transmission if you want to maximize efficiency.
Watch: The Rolling Resistance-Fuel Efficiency Target Conflict
Although tire manufacturers are making technological leaps in tire design and rubber compounding year after year, they all still face what they call the “target conflict” between mileage and rolling resistance. This means that improving one of these characteristics in the tire typically reduces performance in the other area. Is it possible to find a tire that’s the best of both worlds?
