Fleet Maintenance back issues from February 2005:
Are you an "early adopter?".(Stealth Technology)(Hybrid Truck Users Forum)
Feb 01, 2005; ... A few months ago, I was at an event that opened my eyes to a trend that I don't often see in this industry. At a gathering of the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) in Kalamazoo, MI, I learned first-hand that a lot of fleets are eager to get their hands on new, untested vehicle technology ...
Growing interest in technician competition.(Information exchange: readers have questions about technician championships and component selection)(Letter to the Editor)
Feb 01, 2005; ... To the Editor, Each year the Texas Motor Transportation Association holds our Technician of the Year Contest. We would be very interested in sending our winner to your competition. Do you have any additional information concerning the competition? Most importantly, the date. Our ...
Novel Idea (?).(Information exchange: readers have questions about technician championships and component selection)(Letter to the Editor)
Feb 01, 2005; ... To the Editor, Recently a vendor has contacted me concerning a stand alone 'electronic chip' that he proposes will dramatically increase vehicle mpg for both gasoline and diesel fuel. This 'chip' is simply glued to the bottom exterior of the unit fuel tank with no wires, etc ....
Predicting component life.(Information exchange: readers have questions about technician championships and component selection)(Letter to the Editor)
Feb 01, 2005; ... To the Editor, I'm in PA. I could not find a council for our state. My question is, where can I find the life of components on our trucks and trailers? The OEM does not have anything. I want to change my maintenance to do more preventive maintenance and change ...
How a truck can accelerate to 22 mph without using its engine.(Launch Assist)(Hydraulic Launch Assist System)
Feb 01, 2005; ... It is interesting how the perceived cost of new technology, and hesitance (for whatever reason) to adopt new technology seems to create a situation where it is literally years before some types of technology really go mainstream. Many years ago as a professional truck driver I ...
Join the club! State and local Maintenance Councils offer something for everybody.(Certified Fleet Maintenance title)(Cover Story)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Looking for ways to sharpen your career skills? Concerned about the negative image of the fleet maintenance technician? Want to learn new ways to run your fleet more efficiently? The solutions to your problems may be fight in your back yard! State and regional Maintenance Councils are ...
Mission: accomplished: whatever happened to the '02 emissions 'train wreck?' After some early stumbles, the '02 engines have proven themselves to be relatively trouble-free.(Heavy Duty)(exhaust gas recirculation)
Feb 01, 2005 ... There was all this hype about pre-buy and fear of the '02 product that was going to be introduced. And now (in September, 2004) we have all these '02 engines running around doing a real good job. It really didn't cause any huge technical hiccups going to this new platform." ...
Stop for maintenance: medium duty vocational brakes are unquestionably a heavy wear item, but can proper maintenance practices help extend component life?(Medium Duty)
Feb 01, 2005; ... From maintenance to replacement, high service items like brakes have slowly become the itch fleets can't reach as technology and duty cycles continue to increase equipment down time. WEIGHING THE COST With forty years of brake experience under his belt, Randy Petresh, ...
Injector tips: as light duty diesels become more popular, fleet maintenence shops must be ready with the right training and the right tools.(Light Duty)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Light duty diesels today are far more sophisticated than they were only a few short years ago, and diesel service today is correspondingly more complex. Older diesel systems were basically mechanical, and most repairs involved identifying the problem, performing mechanical repairs and ...
Reverse order: should "hands-on" training come second, or first?(Training)(training for fleet personnel and vehicle technicians)(Automotive Training Managers Council)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Greetings! My name is Steve Howe, and I'm looking forward to sharing my experience, opinions and ideas on training fleet personnel and vehicle technicians for the next several issues of Fleet Maintenance magazine. No doubt my predecessor on these pages, Richard Ross, has written about the ...
Why manage at all? A look at the various ways a manager affects fleet operations.(Management)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Why should an organization manage its fleet? To start, lets review the overall responsibilities of the fleet manager. In different organizations the fleet manager has different responsibilities. In some organizations the fleet manager may only be responsible for the maintenance of the ...
Test kit.(Tool & Equipment)
Feb 01, 2005 ... A & E Hand Tools introduces one of many new products under its Star Products brand: the Master Fuel System Test Kit, Cummins 5.9L (part no. TU-32). This test kit contains most adapters necessary for fuel system testing on Cummins B ...
Pit lifts.(Tool & Equipment)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Rotary Lift has unveiled three new configurations of heavy-duty pit lifts, with capacities ranging from 30,000 to 48,000 lbs., to meet its customer's requirements. The lifts are also supported with an assortment of accessories to make ...
Tough solution.(Tool & Equipment)
Feb 01, 2005 ... K&H Industries has reinvented the shop light with the new Quad Light, which offers the light output of a permanent fixture in a compact, lightweight package. By incorporating rubber and polycarbonate ...
Multiple points.(Tool & Equipment)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Lincoln Industrial has introduced its new QLS 421 Automatic Lubrication System for over-the-road trailers. Designed to reduce the cost of unplanned downtime due to component wear or scheduled manual ...
Measure tire wear.(Tool & Equipment)
Feb 01, 2005 ... With a quick 30-second drive-through test, Hunter Engineering Company's SS100T Sideslip Meter measures for excessive sideslip on all vehicle types and axle configurations from passenger cars to multi-axle trucks ....
Orange outperforms.(Tool & Equipment)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Oil Eater[R] ORANGE Cleaner & Degreaser from Kafko International is a highly concentrated, water based alkaline cleaner enhanced with the boosted solvency of ORANGE. This advanced cleaning system has been designed ...
Smart start.(Tool & Equipment)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Christie Automotive offers their CS 3 Smart Starter booster cart that can charge up to 30 cars without re-charging the booster battery. With many ...
Expanding needs.(Tool & Equipment)
Feb 01, 2005 ... AMREL/AMERICAN RELIANCE, INC. presents its all-new UniSOL Line (Universal Solution) of non-proprietary Ultra-High Brightness Displays, Fully Rugged Keyboards and other rugged computing programs that are designed to work with AMREL equipment, as well as interfacing with different ...
More reach.(Tool & Equipment)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Streamlight Inc. introduces the Stylus Reach 18 LED flashlight. Having an 18-inch flexible extension, the Stylus Reach can be positioned ...
New catalog.(Tool & Equipment)
Feb 01, 2005 ... CPS now has their 2004 Professional Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Products Catalog available. New products include UV Refrigerant Leak Detection, Refrigerant ...
Smooth impact.(Tool & Equipment)
Feb 01, 2005 ... The new Slide Sledge Precision Hammer from Slide Sledge, LLC delivers consistent, precise impact for faster, easier auto body repairs. The Precision Hammer[TM] tool with its specialized, easy-switch tips can perform virtually any ...
Extreme durability.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... ARCTIC SUPERFLEX [TM] electrical cable from Phillips Industries is specifically designed for durability in extreme temperatures. Not only does it remain flexible in harsh cold weather environments to -85 [degrees] F (-65 [degrees] C), ARCTIC ...
Loaded cannon.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Water Cannon announces a new 2500 PSI 5hp GC 160 Honda Series mobile commercial duty Pressure Washer loaded with features: * Honda Powered Engine--Model WC2525-5HT * Triplex General Pump ...
Superior protection.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... BP Lubricants Americas is launching Castrol[R] GTX Diesel to meet the need of a changing oil market. BP Lubricants Americas has launched Castrol[R] GTX Diesel 15w-40 oil for superior lubrication for passenger cars and light truck diesel engines. Castrot[R] GTX Diesel is ...
Spring-loaded.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... ROSCO, Inc. introduces the new Rosco Rebound Mirror with spring-loaded auto-return as the answer to new state laws requiring cross-view mirrors or cameras for trucks and step vans. The new Rebound ...
Increase performance.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... American Diesel & Gas, inc. has developed and patented an exciting, innovative technology designed to increase mileage, reduce maintenance, reduce emissions and increase performance in internal combustion engines. It is called the ...
Extended life.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Detroit Diesel announces that they will continue their highly successful Series 60 Step UP overhaul package and Reliabilt engine replacement promotion into 2005. With cost saving business solutions for Series 60 customers in mind, Step UP was first ...
Accident kit.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... There are two kinds of drivers on the road; those who have been in an accident and those who will have an accident. California Car Cover Company, a mail-order automotive parts and accessories company, has developed a convenient, compact kit to ease ...
Training kit.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Horton, Inc. now offers an updated fan drive training program for its DriveMaster Fan Drives. The program includes a DriveMaster Fan ...
Self repair.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it has developed a commercial tire technology that repairs tire punctures when they occur. Goodyear's new innovative DuraSeal technology features a "built-in sealant" that allows truck drivers to ...
Sludge solution.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Refining processes and distribution channels effect the cleanliness and purity of diesel fuel. As a result, the condition of the fuel system should be a major concern to any diesel operator. "Diesel sludge" settles to the bottom of a fuel tank and clogs filters, creating a problem that ...
Non-stick protection.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... DuPont and Tenneco introduce the DuPont[TM] Teflon[TM] line of car care products. Engineered to deliver valuable non-stick surface protection and exceptional ...
Extended trailer.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... East Manufacturing Corporation moved the sidewalls outward, flush with the top and bottom rails. This gains over four inches of interior width for the length of the trailer, ...
Replacement bulbs.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... LEDtronics annouces Series B618/619 Single-Contact and Series DB618/619 Double-Contact 15mm Bayonet based 18-LED and 19-LED lamps for direct replacement of incandescent bulbs #310 and #312. Direct incandescent replacement 15mm ...
Great value.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Texaco Ursa Super Plus SAE 15W-40 HDMO (Heavy Duty Motor Oil) is an excellent, value priced oil that meets both API Cl-4 and Mack EO-N Premium Plus specifications and the new Detroit Diesel Corporation Power Guard Oil Specification 93K214. Texaco Ursa Super Plus 15W-40 HDMO provides: ...
Enhanced performance.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... ChevronTexaco Global Lubricants announces the introduction of a new formulation of Chevron Delo[R] 400 Multigrade heavy-duty motor oil. This new Delo 400 improves engine durability and performance by enhancing soot dispersancy, improving anti-wear characteristics and extending drain ...
Lamp replacement.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Replace or install a new running lamp system with Del City's new Running Lamp Kit. This kit includes lamps with pre installed hot ...
Secure seal.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Phillips Industries has improved the molded collar design of the QCS2[R] electrical harness system which weatherproofs an entire electrical system by creating a watertight seal ....
Maintenance innovators.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Equipment Maintenance Innovators has introduced MOBILE-SCADA[R], a suite of technology product offerings encompassing operator and driver management, machine key controllers for access control or fuel management, and data recorders for tracking ...
Clean options.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Cuda Cleaning Systems has introduced a front-load, automatic parts washer large enough to fit engine blocks and other automotive components. The Cuda 2530 features a wash cabinet 30 inches high and a rotating turntable ...
Underhood compressor.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... VMAC'S latest revolutionary product is the PREDATAIR60. Building on past experience and expertise, VMAC is engineering this brand new ...
Cordless LED flashlight.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... A properly lit workspace is vital to the success of any job in the garage, shop or on the road. But, it's sometimes inconvenient to string corded lights across running motors, in hard-to-reach areas or away from electrical outlets. The Versa Volt Cordless ...
Powder-free.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... SAS Safety Dyna Grip gloves are the highest quality powder-free latex gloves available anywhere. Dyna Grip gloves feature our exclusive Dyna-Flex 8 mil. latex formula for superior dexterity and reduced hand fatigue. Dyna Grip gloves ...
Eliminates on-contact.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Sea-Yu[TM] Enterprises, inc., has recently introduced its Petrotech Odor Eliminator[TM], an all natural, organic, environmentally clean, and unscented product that eliminates odor on contact. Works great on everything from ...
Digital safety.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... A tool slightly larger than a credit card, Meterman Test Tools has introduced the new PM Series of ultra compact, easy-to-use digital multimeters. The PM Series offers ...
Advanced technology.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Robert Bosch Corporation has launched a comprehensive premium replacement fuel pump program that provides superior quality and advanced ...
Mini fuses.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... Waytek, Inc. has recently added a new line of mini fuse blocks to their product offerings. These fuse blocks, for use with ...
Protect your ears.(Essentials)
Feb 01, 2005 ... TO improve are performance and reduce sound levels, Miller Electric Mfg. Co. introduces the new Miller Legend [R] 302 gas engine-driven welding generator. The Legend 302 is the only low-speed generator to produce 5500 watts of ...
Testing the testers: if you need to start drug testing, make sure it's done right.(Guest Editorial)(commercial driving licence)
Feb 01, 2005; ... Delores Langford is a licensed practical nurse who owns and operates Langford Testing Associates, an independent agency specializing in drug testing, paramedical exams, DNA testing, fingerprinting and corporate wellness programs. A goal all trucking companies share is safety, ...