How fleets can take advantage of outsourced service offerings
Today’s trucking industry moves at a rapid pace, bringing new technology, new spec’ing options and new data points to delve into. That means more strain on your maintenance service operations. While some fleets prefer to keep service in-house, many fleets need a helping maintenance hand. Equipment complexity, difficulty diagnosing issues and a shortage of technicians
JTM Truck & Trailer Service becomes latest Great Dane AdvantEDGE provider
JTM Truck & Trailer Service of San Antonio, Texas, has signed on as the newest authorized service provider for Great Dane’s AdvantEDGE National Aftermarket Parts & Service program. JTM Truck & Trailer Service’s facility is over 25,000 sq. ft. and is located right off of Interstate 10 in San Antonio, and has been in business for ten
Three reasons to lease your trucks
Ever-evolving truck technology. Increasing efficiency requirements and goals. Meeting uptime demands. Maintaining proper maintenance procedures. There are a myriad of gears turning in a fleet manager’s world. Any cog in the fleet management machine left unchecked, unintegrated and unoptimized can mean the difference between fleet success and failure. When faced with such a daunting task
Geotab announces new customer support offerings
Geotab has announced a new level of customer support, which they say is aimed at creating a personalized experience for customers. According to the company, the personalized services offered include one-on-one training; device staging; dashboard configuration and custom reports; in addition to live chat, web and telephone support; extended hours of operation; and multi-language support. Geotab offers
Newly formed Gorilla Safety introduces fleet safety solution
Gorilla Safety has announced the formation of its company and the launch of its new mobile application and web-based dashboard. Gorilla Safety was launched in January 2016 in the form of a mobile app, a cloud-based solution that fully integrates all the capabilities necessary for safely and efficiently managing short-haul and long-haul vehicle fleets of any size
Tire Inventory: Are you counting costs in the right place?
Everybody wants to get what they can out of tires: the last rotation, the lowest cost per mile and the cheapest cost, while putting air in them on a daily basis. Different fleet managers or accounting departments want to have inventory taken in various ways and at various times—some want to take inventory annually, semi-annually or
Bestpass expands coverage to all U.S. toll roads
Bestpass Inc. announced several new services at the Mid-America Trucking Show, which include: Bestpass Complete, available now, which gives customers a single solution for national toll coverage in one device, with optional weigh station bypass compatibility and comprehensive reporting for all major U.S. toll roads. Fleet managers will benefit from a single shipment, single installation and
3M introduces Commercial Truck Standard Operating Collision Repair Procedures
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division has introduced its new Commercial Truck Standard Operating Collision Repair Procedures (SOPs). 3M believes that these written procedures can help assist the commercial fleet collision shops in delivering consistency within the repair process through development of standardized repair procedures. “3M is extremely committed to helping fleet collision shops become more productive and profitable
Automann releases 2016 air brake, wheel catalog
Automann has released its 2016 Air Brake & Wheel Catalog. The catalog comprises air systems, foundation brake and wheel end and hardware products, and is available in print and online. The 1,136-page Air Brake & Wheel catalog contains: • Detailed information on over 6,500 parts and hardware kits; • More than 3,500 individual images; • More than 17,000 interchanges; • Dimensions
Getting the most from tire suppliers
Fleet managers know all too well that tires are often one of their biggest expenses. Working with a trusted tire dealer can help fleets manage costs by obtaining quality products and services that are readily available—sometimes over several years (depending on the application)—and helping fleets choose the right tires and services for their specific needs. We
At the crossroads of loyalty, commission and margin greed
With the lowering cost of a barrel of oil, there is a time when it is just a market fluctuation or a clear reduction is cost. When the barrel or rubber prices go down, there is a time when fleet managers believe that cost of lubrications and tires should follow the downward trend of pricing.
Meritor WABCO releases Toolbox 12 vehicle diagnostic package
Meritor WABCO has released Toolbox 12, the newest version of its PC-based diagnostic software. It is now available for purchase. Meritor WABCO says that Toolbox 12 includes expanded diagnostic capabilities and support for anti-lock braking systems, electronic braking systems and hydraulic power brakes. Toolbox 12 also includes OnGuardACTIVE diagnostics, aftermarket electronic control unit (ECU) programming updates and
