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Grade your tire program
By Asa Sharp
August 16, 2010
Not many years ago, the success of a fleet tire program was defined by the frequency and costs of crises or problems. These were culled out of periodi...
NG trucks: ready for prime time
By Seth Skydel
August 16, 2010
Gathering in Williamsburg, Va., Managers from over 50 companies in the U.S., Canada and South America were on hand for the 2010 Electric Utility Fleet...
Basic energy and fuel facts
By John Martin
August 16, 2010
I’m pleased by some of the energy-related developments I’ve witnessed lately. Slowly, but surely, I think our scientists are being allow...
Partner to the SmartWay Partnership
By Tom Gelinas
August 16, 2010
EPA’s SmartWay Partnership continues to grow rapidly because of the financial advantages offered to both participating fleets and shippers. The...
CVSA 2010 and basic PMs
By Carol Birkland
August 16, 2010
Most fleets have fairly well-established preventive maintenance procedures, but there may be some areas that are overlooked. According to Rick Martin,...
What are the CSA 2010 fears regarding vehicle maintenance, or lack thereof?
By Darry Stuart
July 27, 2010
Stuart says: Now everyone is scrambling about CSA 2010.What are we going to do? Got to have a meeting! Conference calls? In addition, if you look at t...
Why should you keep a VCR book in the truck?
By Darry Stuart
July 27, 2010
Stuart Comments: Ever look in a truck to try to find the copy of the vehicle condition report (VCR) to sign? At one dollar per minute, you could be ...
What should be done with VCRs?
By Darry Stuart
July 27, 2010
Stuart suggests: Review all vehicle condition reports (VCR) daily, checking for defects. The VCR should accompany the repair order, or if the shop is ...
What is the proper vehicle condition report (VCR) process?
By Darry Stuart
July 27, 2010
Stuart suggests: Ensure that your process is working. You’ll need a VCR at the end of each tour of duty (according to FMCSA 396.11-396.13, whic...
Reflective reefers
By Paul Hartley
July 15, 2010
How to avoid the effects of the sun's heat on temperature-sensitive trailer loads.
Establishing the right PM
July 15, 2010
According to Freightliner SelecTrucks, every truck purchased or leased from a reputable dealer should come with maintenance manuals. These are a vital...
Tire wear troubleshooting tips
By Asa Sharp
July 15, 2010
Tire wear issues, especially accelerated wear, can be frustrating and expensive. An expanding variety of vocation-specific trucks, engine and other dr...
A few facts, a lot of fiction: part 2
By John Martin
July 15, 2010
I know, I promised you nothing but facts this month, but you have to hear this one. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issues a periodic upd...
New options, new policy
By Tom Gelinas
July 15, 2010
As a former radio news commentator used to say, “Ladies and gentlemen, there’s new tonight”—a new policy statement from Wash...
Extensive offerings
By Seth Skydel
July 15, 2010
For fleets that use light-duty work trucks—pickups and commercial vans in particular—General Motors continues to offer an array of alternati...
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