Fleet Equipment back issues from September 2007:
Silver linings.(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2007; ... This is an industry that has learned to endure economic shifts--and almost all of them have had to do with adjusting to the impact of external forces such as deregulation, government mandates and the introduction of new technology. This year, which has truck OEs and suppliers ...
"I'm from the government, and I'm back".(Industry Insights)(Transport program for truck industry)
Sep 01, 2007; ... When I first heard about the EPA's SmartWay Transport Program, I will admit that I was not convinced, but research made me a believer. The result was a column, awhile ago, titled "I'm From the Government and I'm Here to Help You." I believed then that participation in the program offered ...
Check-up for your electrical system.(Timely Tips)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Battery woes are common in winter, but what the people in the battery business know is that summer weakens a battery. Heat is what really damages your battery, with the increased demand of cold-weather cranking finishing the job. What can you do about it? Here are six helpful ...
High hopes.(Light- & Medium-duty)
Sep 01, 2007; ... In what's being billed as the "first North American fleet management program designed to reduce fleet costs and emissions," fleet management company PHH Arval and Environmental Defense are piloting a new climate-neutral program for vehicle fleets. Called PHH GreenFleet, the program offers ...
Diesel, politics and the environment.(Fuels & Lubes)
Sep 01, 2007; ... I think diesel fuel makes the most near-term technical sense if we intend to improve fuel economy, reduce greenhouse gases, and reduce exhaust emissions concurrently. The problem is that everyone is beginning to realize that diesel is the best choice. Audi, GM, Honda, and Volvo ...
The value of casing analysis.(Tires & Wheels)
Sep 01, 2007; ... Scrap tire analysis helps fleet managers glean valuable information from casings. To optimize casing analysis, make certain that ALL of the casings are included in the analysis, especially the return-as-received (RARs) as classified by the retreader, and at least a fair sampling of tires ...
ASE: fighting the fear.(Management Techniques)(Column)
Sep 01, 2007; ... In this column I have devoted considerable attention to the importance of building technician credentials--training and certifications. That is an easy premise to endorse, but (no surprise) significantly more difficult to accomplish. Take ASE certification, for example. What is the ...
Eaton begins hybrid production.(Industry News)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Eaton Corp. announced that its medium-duty hybrid power systems are now commercially available and will be ready for customer deliveries in 2008 in Internationals, Kenworths, Peterbilts and Freightliners. The announcement follows more than four years of development and two ...
ArvinMeritor.(PEOPLE PROFILES)
Sep 01, 2007 ... ArvinMeritor appoints Amelia Quelas vice president and ...
Celaden Group Inc.(PEOPLE PROFILES)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Chris Hines becomes the new president and ...
East Manufacturing.(PEOPLE PROFILES)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Michael McDonough joins East Manufacturing as ...
Heil Environmental.(PEOPLE PROFILES)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Heil Environmental has hired Bill ...
Hendrickson Auxiliary Axle Systems.(PEOPLE PROFILES)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Curt Wagner named director of marketing ...
Networkcar.(PEOPLE PROFILES)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Networkcar announced that Craig Whitney ...
TODCO.(PEOPLE PROFILES)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Jay Sloan promoted to ...
Utility Trailer Sales Co.(PEOPLE PROFILES)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Utility Trailer Sales Co. of Georgia has named Mark Beecher as ...
Thermo King dedicates R & D facility.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Thermo King Corp. recently dedicated its newly renovated research and development facility. The Frederick McKinley Jones Research and Development Center is named after an instrumental figure in the founding of the company. Over $5 million was put into new ...
Mack offers new financing package.(Industry News)(Mack Financial Services )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Mack Financial Services is offering customers special financing arrangements for a limited time on qualifying Mack Granite vocational trucks and tractors through its Spring Into Action program. Eligible U.S. customers who arrange financing through Mack Financial Services for Granite Axle ...
DENSO announces major expansion.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... DENSO Corp. announced a subsidiary in Japan, will expand its 40,000 to 430,500 sq.-ft, facility by approximately 237,000 sq.-ft. With this expansion, DENSO Manufacturing will begin producing fuel pump modules ...
Continental Tire recognized by EPA.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Continental Tire's HSL premium steer tire, HDL Eco Plus premium drive tire, and HTL all position trailer tire have been recognized by the EPA for meeting the SmartWay tractor-trailer equipment ...
Whirlpool expands logistics contract with Ryder.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Ryder System Inc. announced that Whirlpool Corp. is extending and expanding its contract with Ryder for parts warehousing and distribution services for six additional years. Under the ...
ArvinMeritor takes off the gloves for youth boxers.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ArvinMeritor donated 60 pairs of professional boxing gloves to underprivileged youth boxers of the Cincinnati Golden Gloves and Police Athletic League (PAL) Program. The event, cosponsored by the Cincinnati Golden Gloves/PAL program, the Cincinnati ...
2008 Isuzu GM gas-powered trucks available.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The first 2008 gas-powered Isuzu N-Series and GMC/Chevrolet W-Series low cab-forward trucks have rolled off the production line at the GM assembly plant in Janesville, Wis. The new model ...
Bosch and DENSO form joint venture.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... DENSO Corp. and Robert Bosch have established a fifty-fifty joint venture to develop and manufacture diesel particulate filters. All relevant authorities have given their approval for the plan. The new joint venture will be named "Advanced ...
Roadranger extends protection plan.(Industry News)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Fleets may now purchase extended warranties on Eaton and Dana drivetrain components for one or two years of additional protection and cover all Fuller medium- and heavy-duty transmissions, Fuller medium-and heavy-duty clutches, and Dana's Spicer medium- and heavy-duty drive axles. Extended ...
PHH FirstFleet adds Freightliner maintenance network.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... PHH FirstFleet has announced the addition of Freightliner to its North American truck maintenance network. The relationship with Freightliner LLC includes ...
PSI recognizes Great Dane.(Industry News)(Pressure Systems International )(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Pressure Systems International (PSI) presented Great Dane Trailers with its 2006 Customer Excellence Award for its contribution in making the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS) by PSI the most widely used tire inflation system in the world. As an option on its products Great Dane has ...
Hino Motors to open assembly plant.(Industry News)(Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc.)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc. will assemble medium and heavy-duty trucks in Williamstown, W. Va. The new operation will be the first assembly plant for Hino Motors in the ...
Rotary Lift acquires Hanmecson.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Rotary Lift Consolidated has purchased Hanmecson International, which manufactures vehicle lifts at its plant in China. With the ...
New Roadranger lubes improve fuel efficiency.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Roadranger has released the results of recent fuel economy tests showing fuel savings of more than one percent with use of its newest generation of Roadranger Synthetic Lubricants for transmissions and axles. The tests, which compared Roadranger Synthetic Lubricants to traditional ...
PressurePro names a new distributor.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Advantage PressurePro, the developer and marketer of the PressurePro Tire Pressure Monitoring System, announced that Prevost Car Inc. is its newest distributor. Prevost, a ...
Landair receives FedEx award.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Landair Transport. was recently honored at the annual meeting of FedEx Core Carriers when it was presented a Gold Award in recognition of its "Outstanding Performance in ...
Isuzu strengthens sales network.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) now directly distributes its low cab-forward commercial trucks through its Isuzu dealers and through GM's Chevrolet and GMC medium-duty dealers. ICTA will distribute its range of Class ...
Labelmaster releases 2007 workplace safely source.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Labelmaster is now offering an up-to-date workplace safety source that features an offer for a complimentary USB memory stick containing the ...
Mack Pinnacle earns EPA SmartWay certification.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Mack Trucks said its Pinnacle tractors are certified by the U.S. EPA SmartWay program, which means they meet EPA's environmental and fuel efficiency ...
Michelin to acquire Oliver Rubber.(Industry News)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Michelin North America Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Oliver Rubber Co., a subsidiary of Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., which produces tread rubber and retreading ...
Webb Wheel improves website. .(Industry News)(Website overview)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Webb Wheel Products Inc. has announced an updated website www.webbwheel.com. From the home page, visitors can directly ...
Test bed: by evaluating biodiesel in its operation, Decker Truck Line is finding answer to questions that could benefit the entire trucking industry.(Fleet Profile & Specs)
Sep 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] With a fleet of about 550 company owned tractors and 1,500 flatbed, dry, refrigerated and heated van, tanker and drop deck trailers, Decker Truck Line serves a wide range of customers. The Fort Dodge, Iowa-based, family owned and operated carrier ...
Application specific: bulk transport.(Spec'ing for ...)
Sep 01, 2007; ... The process of choosing the best specifications for trailers used in bulk hauling applications can be complicated. Understanding the heavy loads these vehicles will carry, unique dumping requirement and the harsh environments can mean the difference between how well units perform and how ...
Shifting demands.(Equipment Technology)
Sep 01, 2007; ... What's not to like about automated mechanical transmissions (AMT)? Many drivers like them because they're easier to drive than conventional mechanical designs. Fleet owners like them because drivers like them--and they can save fuel. Fleet managers like them because fleet owners like ...
Through the paces: test drive shows off the five years of development went into the new International ProStar.(Equipment Profile)(Cover story)
Sep 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] International's reputation for building trucks has always had three main tenants: reliability, efficiency and economy. In emphasizing these hallmarks, however, the company hasn't necessarily attracted buyers who value a more luxurious trucking experience ....
Cost control: using the right software can help control and cut maintenance costs.(Management Techniques)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Fleet maintenance software may be as vital to the trucking industry as the trucks themselves. Fleet maintenance software helps trucking companies manage the thousands of separate bits of information that pour into the maintenance shop on a daily, if not hourly, basis. According ...
Odyssey battery combines deep-cycle, cranking power.(Truck Products)
Sep 01, 2007 ... EnerSys introduced the Odyssey 65-PC1750, which the company said combines deep-cycle capability for quick charge characteristics with five-second cranking power, double to triple that of conventional batteries. A 12-Volt drycell battery, the battery provides constant voltage charging with ...
Everco compressors minimize parts inventory.(Truck Products)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Everco Heavy Duty offers the FLX7 air conditioning compressor, designed for fleets who want to cover a majority of popular Sanden applications while minimizing spare parts inventory, the company said. Built off of the SD7H15 body, the FLX7 has numerous pulley ...
Marshall Engines releases 6.5 diesel drop-in engines.(Truck Products)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Marshall Engines has announced the addition of complete 6.5 diesel drop-in engines to its growing diesel engine line for the light- to medium-duty market. Available in both turbo and naturally aspirated versions, the drop-ins are dynamometer tested and include fuel systems, intake and ...
RigMaster offers new APU.(Truck Products)
Sep 01, 2007 ... RigMaster Power Corp. introduced it's 2008 model APU complete with Tier 4a compliant engine and diesel particulate filter (DPF). The RigMaster APU, which provides climate control and electrical power while allowing the driver to shut down the main ...
Spicer driveshafts for Freightliner vehicles.(Truck Products)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Dana Corp. announced that Spicer Life and Spicer 10 Series medium-and heavy-duty driveshafts are now available on all Freightliner commercial vehicles. They are standard on Western Star Trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis, ...
ConocoPhillips introduces new gear lubricants.(Truck Products)
Sep 01, 2007 ... ConocoPhillips Lubricants has introduced Triton Synthetic Gear Lube 75W90 and 80W140, under the Conoco, Phillips 66 and 76 Lubricants brands. According to the company, the 75W90 product meets the latest Dana specifications for extended drain gear oils. Meeting the new ...
Racor offers airflow restriction gauge.(Truck Products)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Racor Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. released its Air Cleaner Service Indicator airflow restriction gauge, which the company said is designed to take the guesswork out of air cleaner element replacement. As dirt builds up in the filter cartridge, the system pressure drop ...
Cummins ComfortGuard APU offers cab HVAC system.(Truck Products)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The ComfortGuard APU System from Cummins features cab air HVAC components for both heating and cooling, the company said. The in-cab thermostat can be controlled manually or programmed to start automatically based on temperature settings or time of day. The system offers an ...
Phillips Industries introduces Permalogic Reefer.(Trailers & Bodies)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The newest member of Phillips' Permalogic family of power control products is the Permalogic Reefer. An all-weather, all electronic controller, it is designed to manage power to trailer dome lamps in reefer trailers even if the trailer is not connected to the tractor. It also protects the ...
Hendrickson unveils TIREMAAX CP.(Trailers & Bodies)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems introduced TIREMAAX CP (constant pressure), a new configuration of its trailer automatic tire inflation system. According to the company, with its launch, the original TIREMAAX name becomes TIREMAAX EC (Electronic Control). TIREMAAX CP features a ...
Warepad for dump bodies.(Trailers & Bodies)
Sep 01, 2007 ... GSM Innovative Products Inc. announced that its Box Pad, made from ultra-high molecular weight polyolefin, has completed 36-mo. of field testing. The maker said that tests showed no visible wear to the cross members or the Box Pad and that the unit also reduced noise by 75 percent. GSM ...
Hendrickson introduces integrated valve.(Trailers & Bodies)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems said it has designed an integrated height control (HCV) and automatic dump valve to help maintain load stability over the road and facilitate loading dock activity. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Specifically designed for Hendrickson ...
OTC LeakTamer Plus designed for EVAP system testing.(Shop Equipment)
Sep 01, 2007 ... The LeakTamer Plus EVAP Smoke Machine by OTC is a one-button tester designed to test and repair OBD-II EVAP system leaks, the company said. The OTC 6521 controls the pressure and flow rates needed for testing advanced ...
Stertil KONI lift announced.(Shop Equipment)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Stertil KONI announced an environmentally friendly in-ground lift. Available in two-, three- and four-piston configurations with capacities from 32,000 to 75,000 lbs., the lifts are certified to all industry standards, the company said. Foundations, either concrete or steel, will offer ...
Delmar announces ASE test preparation guide.(Shop Equipment)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Delmar Learning announced its medium-/heavy-duty truck technician certification test preparation manual. Filled with updated content, practice tests and demonstrative graphics, it provides all the information required to sufficiently prepare technicians to pass each of ...
Kaeser presents a new air demand analysis program.(Shop Equipment)
Sep 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kaeser announced the availability of its new Air Demand Analysis program, which the company said uses data loggers and sensors to create a detailed air usage profile for each facility. The program monitors and charts air flow, power consumption and ...
New Sprinter diagnostic tool from NEXIQ.(Shop Equipment)
Sep 01, 2007 ... NEXIQ Technologies' new Sprinter Diagnostic Assistant (SDA) is a Windows PC-based hardware and software system that covers all powertrain, chassis, and body electronics systems in Sprinter Vans from 1904 to recent models, the company said. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ...
Elgin Industries introduces web-based parts catalog.(Shop Equipment)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Elgin Industries has introduced an electronic catalog within the www.elginind.com website, giving users access to the latest information on more than 15,000 automotive and heavy-duty engine and ...
Tru-Line offers alignment system.(Shop Equipment)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Tru-Line said studies have shown a properly aligned truck can give 20 percent in fuel saving and tire wear. The company has a completely portable laser wheel alignment system its ...
Replacement parts now at distribution centers.(Shop Equipment)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Knaack LLC has recently made the most frequently requested replacement parts for its Knaack and Weather Guard lines available at distribution centers, the company said. The packaging provides a clear indication as to the product model and generation that each ...
Karcher introduces cold water pressure washer line.(Shop Equipment)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Karcher has introduced a new line of full-sized, electric powered, cold-water pressure washers with four models delivering up to 3,200 PSI with a flow rate of up to 4.5 gal. per minute, the company said. All include an axial pump integrated with a four-pole, water-cooled motor. The washers ...
KTI adds digital air inflator to its offerings.(Shop Equipment)
Sep 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] K-Tool International (KTI) said it has added a dual-chuck digital air inflator to its growing line of fire related products. It features an LCD digital display, an ergonomic grip, a two-position ...
Mac Tools introduces locking adapters.(Shop Equipment)
Sep 01, 2007 ... Mac Tools has introduced new 1/2-in. to 3/8-in. and 3/8-in. to 1/2-in. locking universal adapters, which the company said feature a locking collar that holds sockets firmly in place yet also allows for quick release when finished with the ...