Recently added articles from Fleet Equipment:
Leasing hybrids.(Editorial)
May 01, 2009; ... Tax credits and federal grants continue to make hybrid vehicles an appealing choice for some trucking applications. As interest grows, so do the opportunities for acquiring hybrid trucks. Take, for example, the lease options. If a fleet has decided to include hybrids in its ...
SmartWay celebrates five years.(Industry Insights)
May 01, 2009; ... Happy Anniversary! It's been five years since the Environmental Protection Agency launched the SmartWay Partnership. And it's been a win-win situation for everyone involved. Both fleets and shippers have saved money. The public has cleaner air and the country has reduced its dependence on ...
In the news.(Light- & Medium-duty)(Mid-America Trucking Show)
May 01, 2009; ... Held annually in Louisville, Ky., the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) lives up to its billing as the "the largest trucking show in the world." This year, the event was the showcase for 935 companies that displayed their latest technologies, several of which were developed specifically for ...
Truck tire care: basic, but subtle.(Tires & Wheels)
May 01, 2009; ... For years, recommendations for truck tire maintenance centered around inflation checks, visual checks for abnormalities, vehicle alignment, and industry standardized work procedures during mounting, dismounting, and other service operations. These core practices are necessary for safety, ...
Troubleshooting electrical alternators.(Timely Tips)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... The experts at Haldex offer these tips (Be sure to place vehicle in neutral and disconnect batteries before working on the electrical system): Test the batteries before installing the alternator: Batteries must be in good condition, have the proper capacity and be fully charged ....
Fun with numbers.(Training Techniques)(Automotive Service Excellence)(Column)
May 01, 2009; ... Generally, in this column I've discussed the value of ASE certification. Let's be honest--a statement like "10% productivity increase" sounds good, but what does that really mean to your operation? First, consider profitability. ASE has data indicating that nationally, a ...
Kudos to Wal-Mart.(Fuels & Lubes)
May 01, 2009; ... Opinion is always divided about Wal-Mart, one of the world's largest retailers. Some don't like Wal-Mart because of its labor practices and offshore sourcing, while others envy its ability to effectively monitor and control costs. Nevertheless, the company has some effective cost control ...
Preliminary heavy truck orders up in March.(Industry News)(Freight Transportation Research Associates)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
May 01, 2009 ... FTR Associates has released preliminary data showing Class 8 total net orders for all major North American OEMs totaling 8,594 units in March, up 26% from February 2009. The figure includes orders for the U.S., Canada, Mexico and exports. While March 2009 Class 8 preliminary orders were up ...
Caterpillar, Navistar move toward global joint venture.(Industry News)
May 01, 2009 ... As the next step in the alliance announced in June 2008, Caterpillar Inc. and Navistar International Corp. have signed an agreement to develop and manufacture a new line Caterpillar heavy-duty vocational trucks for sale in North ...
Meritor WABCO honored by Frost & Sullivan for OnGuard.(Industry News)
May 01, 2009 ... Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems has been awarded the 2009 North American Industry Innovation & Advancement of the Year Award in Class 6-8 truck safety systems by ...
Performance Trailers choose Haldex TRS as standard.(Industry News)
May 01, 2009 ... Haldex Commercial Vehicle Systems announced that custom trailer manufacturer, Performance Trailers, has selected Haldex Trailer Roll Stability (TRS) as a standard product offering. The system, built on Haldex's newest 4S/2M ABS ...
VIPAR Heavy Duty pairs with Fontaine Parts.(Industry News)
May 01, 2009 ... VIPAR Heavy Duty has announced a new product program with Fontaine Parts Connection, manufacturers of fifth wheels and associated parts. Under the agreement, VIPAR Heavy ...
Peterbilt Model 384 EPA SmartWay certified.(Industry News)
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Peterbilt Model 384 has been recognized as fuel efficient and environmentally friendly by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) SmartWay program, which establishes a comprehensive set of fuel-saving, low-emission equipment specifications for new ...
Darry Stuart joins Decisiv board.(Industry News)
May 01, 2009 ... Decisiv Inc., provider of the web-based Decisiv Service Management Platform for maintaining commercial vehicles, announced that Darry Stuart, founder and principal of DWS Fleet Management Services, has joined its Board of Advisors. Stuart's extensive fleet management ...
Dana celebrates 25 years with CTIS.(Industry News)
May 01, 2009 ... Dana Holding Corp. this year is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the supplier of Central Tire Inflation Systems (CTIS) to the U.S. military and commercial vehicle OEMs in North America ...
Smith Electric Vehicles to build at KCI.(Industry News)
May 01, 2009 ... Smith Electric Vehicles (SEV) U.S. Corp. has announced its plan to assemble all-electric zero-emission commercial vehicles in a portion of an airline overhaul base at Kansas City ...
Snider Tire to join MRT network.(Industry News)
May 01, 2009 ... Greensboro, N.C.-based Snider Tire Inc. has joined the Michelin Retread Technologies (MRT) network of servicing dealers. Snider Tire, in business since 1976, currently operates eight retread ...
FleetNet offers alternative to fixed/full contracts.(Industry News)(FleetNet America Inc.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... FleetNet America Inc., a third-party vendor management company that coordinates emergency roadside services and maintenance management for commercial equipment, announced an alternative to a fixed/full lease maintenance program called MAIN (Maintenance As Is Needed). This program includes ...
OTC 5195 named Top Five 2009 Aftermarket Product.(Industry News)(APV)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... OTC, an SPX brand, announced that the OTC 5195 Wheel Stud Installer/Remover Kit was named one of the Top Five 2009 Aftermarket Products by the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Journal at the fourth annual ...
Atlas Van Lines unveils its first diesel-electric hybrid.(Industry News)
May 01, 2009 ... The first diesel-electric hybrid track to join Atlas' national agency network was picked up recently by its new owner, Atlas Van Lines agent William Duggan of the Wm. Duggan Co. Inc., at Atlas' headquarters. Duggan, owner of the Walpole, Mass.-based household goods relocation business, ...