Tag: fleet managers

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Liter Fever: The battle between 13-liter and 15-liter engines
The dust has settled, and two engines dominate today’s North American heavy-duty truck market. Which one is right for you?
January 3, 2013
Mack’s 13-liter MP8 engine has a horsepower range from 415 to 505 hp and torque ratings from 1,460 to 1,760 lb.-ft.
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How fleet managers can save on fuel
Tips to manage fuel costs.
November 1, 2012
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CCJ fuel tips: What fleet managers can do
Investigate traffic problems, and plan around them. Slow traffic not only sucks hours from a driver’s on-duty time, it also requires more deceleration and acceleration, which requires more fuel. Check state U.S. Department of Transportation Websites for potential construction projects and traffic on a route. Use route-planning software or a GPS unit. Choosing the shortest, […]
October 31, 2012
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Upfront: Getting ready for the road ahead
CVOC sessions highlight future equipment trends.
September 1, 2012
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Tire spec’ing blues
Multiple vehicles, various wheel positions and different performance demands for each can make tire spec’ing a nightmare. Learn how to get a handle on the basics.
July 3, 2012
Field sales personnel for tire makers can conduct fleet checks to analyze wear patterns and alert the fleet to trouble spots with their tires.
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The Big Picture
Dispatch software can provide fleet managers a consolidated view of what’s happening with drivers, helping them anticipate and solve problems in advance.
July 1, 2012
Taylor, Mich.-based expedited freight hauler Load One Transport found that drivers using Sylectus’ Web-based Fleet Vision portal are auditing their payroll before the company sends out pay sheets.
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Severe Service
Before and after DPF, excavators use dump doubles rig to fight MS, RigDig takes guesswork out of buying used trucks and more news and products are featured.
April 1, 2012
Dirty exhaust enters the DPF, and soot is trapped on the coated ceramic honeycomb material inside the filter, rendering the exhaust exiting the filter clean.
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Commercial Carrier University
At least twice a year, assess your fleet in light of any changes in the business, resale values, manufacturer incentives, and principal and interest costs.
October 7, 2011
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Closing the Loop
Onboard computers using workflow to turn data into action.
May 1, 2011
TransAm Trucking uses exception-based driver performance reports from Blue Tree Systems to help drivers improve mpg. The reports are available for drivers to view in the cab.
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Commercial Carrier University
The following is an exerpt from How to Evaluate Life Cycle Costs, a manual produced by Commercial Carrier University and sponsored by Castrol.
April 1, 2011
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Aaron Huff
Trucking has a unique history as an inroad to business ownership.
March 5, 2011
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