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Equipmentby Tom BergFebruary 1, 2008

Trailer Report: Making Sense of Spread Tandems

There are good reasons to use 'em, and reasons not to. here's a way they'd work better or would they?

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Fuel Smartsby Tom BergFebruary 1, 2008

Emissions Report: Fleet Managers Improve Fuel Economy Up to 40.5 Percent at Challenge

Fleet managers can become effective teachers if they themselves know how to drive economically.

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Fleet Managementby Tom BergFebruary 1, 2008

Emissions Report: Servicing the New Diesel Particulate Filters

By law, pollution control equipment on 2007-model diesels is supposed to last at least 100,000 miles before needing any work.

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Fleet ManagementCover Storyby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 1, 2008

Risky Business: The Pitfalls of Not Managing the Dangers in the Shop

OSHA Fines, Worker's Comp Claims, Lost Productivity, Lawsuits, Higher Insurance Costs, Equipment Downtime. The Pitfalls of Not Managing the Dangers in the Shop

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Safety & Complianceby Steve Mitchell, managing editorFebruary 1, 2008

Getting 'Em Back On The Road - Fast

Used to be, when a driver's rig stopped dead in its tracks, that driver was in for some serious downtime. He had to put out the cones, lock up the cab, then walk or hitch a ride to the nearest pay phone.Then, seemingly overnight, the cell phone arrived, an invention that could turn a daylong nightmare into a few hours of inconvenience.

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Productsby StaffJanuary 31, 2008

Mac Tools Introduces New Fuel System Tester

Mac Tools now offers a new fuel system tester - FST2000 that measures fuel pressure and flow in order to accurately pinpoint fuel system failures. Capable of testing both return an

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Productsby StaffJanuary 31, 2008

TeleNav's Asset Tracker Keeps Tabs on Mobile Assets

TeleNav Inc. has added TeleNav Asset Tracker to its Mobile Resource Management product line. TeleNav Asset Tracker is a small, battery-powered GPS tracker that can be placed on vehicles, trailers, tractors or heavy equipment

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Productsby StaffJanuary 31, 2008

New U.S. Trucking Industry Profile Released by Newport Communications

The 2008 Profile of the U.S. Commercial Truck Market, analyzing the universe of Classes 2c through 8 trucks, trailers and buses, is now available from Newport Communications Group. As with previous Newport Profiles, it provides

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Productsby StaffJanuary 30, 2008

Safety Link Introduces New Lug Nut Cover

Safety Link International Inc. is now marketing its latest design in lug nut management and torque monitoring systems. The new Acorn Design is available in white and chrome finish and can be ordered in most any colo

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Productsby StaffJanuary 30, 2008

Red Dot Publishes New HVAC Catalog

Red Dot Corp. has published its 2008 catalog of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units and all-makes replacement parts. The 656-page catalog features more than 3,000 Red Dot heating and air conditioning

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