The use of LED lights for commercial trucks is becoming more common thanks to lower costs and advancing technology. This is good news for fleet managers and truck drivers given the many benefits these lights offer. Here are just a few of those benefits: Increased visibility Improved safety features Energy conservation Reduced power drain The … More LED Lights Benefit Truck Drivers in a Variety of Ways
If you want to know how a truck’s engine is running, check its oil. By doing so you will get an accurate read on how your engine is running. But that’s not all. You also can get a heads-up on any potential problems with your engine and take care of those problems before they turn … More The Benefits of an Oil Analysis
Midwest flooding has taken its toll on the central United States. The catastrophic flooding in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota and Wisconsin has hit farmers especially hard but homes, businesses and vehicles also have been significantly impacted. Companies with trucks and trailers on the ground in flooded areas will need to address maintenance issues as … More Truck Fleets Impacted by Midwest Flooding
If your fleet of trucks drives on stretches of rural roads you may be believe that a lack of traffic makes those roads a safer option than busy interstates or highways. … More Keeping Drivers and Trucks Safe on Rural Roads
In many parts of the country, it has been a long, long winter. In fact, there are places where people are still trying to get out from under record snowfall amounts. However, spring is just around the corner and it’s time to ensure that your fleet of trucks is ready to roll. To ensure that … More Five Steps to Get Your Fleet Ready for Warmer Weather
When one of your fleet’s trucks needs a part for a repair, you may find yourself overwhelmed by the many options you have to choose from. But isn’t a wide variety of choices a good thing? The fact is, deciding on the right part can be difficult when often the same part, sometimes by the … More Why a Parts Distributor is Critical to Finding the Correct Parts for Your Fleet
Tractor-trailer trucks, or semis, keep America running. Some of the most important products you need every day are delivered by these trucks. That would explain why almost three million semis are registered in the United States. In spite of the fact that 18-wheelers are critical to keeping life moving throughout the U.S., many people – … More Seven Interesting Facts about Semi Tractor-Trailers
At some point in the life of almost every car or truck, its radiator will need to be repaired or replaced. This is significant because, ultimately, how well a vehicle’s engine functions depend a great deal on how well its radiator functions. For decades, radiators were made of copper and brass. Today, the majority of … More Aluminum vs. Copper Radiators
Tariffs on steel and aluminum are causing some companies once committed to sourcing materials only from homegrown suppliers to look farther afield. While it is disappointing for these companies to have to look to foreign countries for supplies, it also is a hit their bottom line. Many companies are still holding out before turning to … More The Impact of Tariffs on Auto Parts Suppliers
Fleet maintenance impacts an organization’s bottom line in more ways than you might think. While keeping your fleet in good working order is imperative to lower maintenance costs, it also has a significant impact on everything for employee productivity to sales. Well-maintained fleet vehicles mean less downtime due to unscheduled repairs. Therefore, preventative maintenance is … More Fleet Maintenance Impacts All Aspects of a Business
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