Time has arrived to winterize trucks
You can almost hear the cooling systems of the nation’s tank trucks heaving a sigh of relief as warm weather abates. Winter, however, isn’t any easier on a truck’s cooling system. It’s time, then,...
Daily Archive: November 9, 2017
Water trucks require regular inspection
How equipment operators haul and apply water can significantly impact overall safety and productivity. Though water trucks seem pretty basic in application and design, several factors have a significant impact on efficiency, from the...
Tuthill unveils blowers
Tuthill Vacuum and Blower Systems has introduced two transport blower models designed for the loading and unloading of cement, powders, crushed limestone, sand, and granular materials, the company said. “The new models maintain the...
New manager at Tremcar
Cynthia Izotic has joined as Tremcar regional sales manager, company officials said. She will represent Tremcar USA and Boston Steel in the sale of fuel truck mounts, petroleum tank trailers, aluminum dry bulks, the...
Technology improving tire protection
Many fleets don’t do a great job at tire inflation management. And the industry knows there’s little point in looking to drivers for help in the matter, so what’s left to do? Enter technology....
Age impacts reefers, official warns
Refrigerated motor carriers may need to rethink their trailer trade cycles in light of new food safety transportation rules that went into effect this past April, argued Don Durm, vice president of customer solutions...
Parking for truckers ‘inadequate’
There is a high cost for not having enough safe places for commercial truck drivers to park and rest, according to a pilot study by Oregon State University (OSU). Over a seven-year period on...
