Ah, the humble dry van: the bread-and-butter of trucking, the trusty rectangular box that keeps America’s retail shelves stocked and your online orders (mostly) on time. Sure, it’s no flatbed with its flashy open sides and rebellious attitude, but dry vans have their own thing ... Read More »
In the fast-paced world of fleet management, every minute counts. Downtime due to unexpected maintenance issues can be a costly affair, impacting not only your bottom line but also customer satisfaction. To address this challenge, coupling vehicle asset tracking with predictive tire health insights has ... Read More »
Efficient tire management is crucial for the performance, safety, and cost-effectiveness of commercial vehicle fleets. When it comes to managing tires across tractors and trailers, adopting a unified tire management solution brings numerous benefits. A single solution that covers both tractors and trailers streamlines operations, ... Read More »
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Every long-haul trucker and fleet manager knows the importance of semi-truck fuel efficiency. With soaring fuel prices and an increasing emphasis on sustainability, the trucking industry is in constant pursuit of ways to optimize fuel consumption. Enter auto-tire inflation systems – a game-changer. It’s making ... Read More »
Most fleets today take a preventive approach to maintenance – pulling a truck off the road for scheduled service based on a predetermined number of miles or hours in operation. If a problem is not caught in time, what started as a minor issue can ... Read More »
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In the trucking industry, semi-trailer tire blowouts pose a significant risk to road safety and operational efficiency. As you may have experienced, they not only cause unforeseen downtime but also contribute to hefty repair costs. Luckily, proactive and cost-effective measures such as consistent auto-tire inflation can mitigate ... Read More »
The state of California has positioned itself as a central figure in a revolutionary shift from a 100-year path of internal combustion engines (ICE) used in commercial transportation. Within a three-year span, the state has adopted the world’s most stringent commercial vehicle regulations: Advanced Clean ... Read More »
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After working with Cummins Inc. and other major industry suppliers to slash emissions with a hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2-ICE), Southwest Research Institute is moving onto the next phase of its H2-ICE Consortium - drawing on real-world expertise from fleets. SWRI announced earlier this year ... Read More »
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Knowing the fuel used for hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2-ICE) is just as important as knowing the powertrains themselves. Fuel can impact not only performance but also a fleet’s green profile. Several terms are used to identify hydrogen and for various ... Read More »
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Between the fine print and varying perspectives on the rule announced March 29, you may be seeking steadiness amid uncertainty. Cummins Inc. met the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unprecedented ambition with a call to action for all of industry and all levels of government ... Read More »
