17 Mar The Troubled, Covert Agency Responsible for Hauling the Nation's Most Lethal Cargo WASHINGTON - The unmarked 18-wheelers ply the nation's interstates and two-lane highways, logging 3 million miles a year hauling the most lethal cargo there is: nuclear bombs. Read more...
17 Mar GHG Regulations Drive Engine, Trailer Develoment The effect of current and future emissions regulations on the trucking industry, particularly those for engines and trailers, are examined in two stories in this issue of Equipment & Maintenance Update. Read more...
17 Mar Roadside Inspections, Food Safety Law Spur Increase in Tractor, Trailer Washes Regular tractor and trailer washes are helping fleets stave off problems during roadside inspections, extend equipment life and improve public perception. In addition, new government regulations - particularly for food safety - are leading to an uptick in wash intervals and documentation. Read more...
17 Mar Trailer Standards Draw Near Trailers purchased by fleets in 2018 must comply with Phase 2 of the greenhouse-gas rule from the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, but there will be a menu of equipment options for achieving compliance. Read more...
17 Mar Nitrite-Free Coolants on the Rise Due to More Aluminum in Engines As manager of technical development for TA and Petro travel centers, Homer Hogg sells a lot of coolant to fleets of all sizes. In 2010, he started seeing something strange: a white residue plugging coolant filters and coating cylinder liners. Read more...
17 Mar Reining in Rising Maintenance Costs Fleet managers are relying more on high-tech shop equipment, technology-savvy technicians, efficient shop practices and flexible preventive maintenance scheduling in efforts to rein in the rising maintenance costs inherent with the complexity of today's trucks. Read more...
17 Mar Truck Engines Incorporate Advanced Engineering to Meet Phase 1 Greenhouse-Gas Standards The diesel engines built this year are more efficient as the second step of greenhouse-gas Phase 1 standards takes effect. These power plants also offer improved reliability, advanced engineering, reduced maintenance and performance improvements that fleet managers and truck drivers will notice, industry experts said. Read more...
17 Mar Spec Aero Devices With Fuel Calculator All fleets want to improve fuel economy, and many turn to aerodynamic devices to attain their fuel-consumption goals, but there's a lot of trial and error that takes place in the process. Wouldn't it be nice to know in advance what to expect from aerodynamic supplier offerings? Read more...
17 Mar Saudi Arabia Company Positions Itself for Breakbulk Growth at Port of Houston Saudi Arabia-based Bahri, a logistics and transportation company, officially opened its Houston office March 16 as the region prepares for an uptick in drilling activity that should rejuvenate the amount of oil field equipment that crosses the Port of Houston's docks. Read more...
17 Mar UPS Chief's Pay Rose More Than 20% to $13.7 Million Last Year UPS Inc. CEO David Abney's pay increased more than 20% last year even as the package deliverer struggled with weakening profits from dropping off online orders at homes. Read more...