Bruce Smith (HWT)VocationalMonday Morning Safety Meeting: Winter Driving TipsPreparation – of the vehicle and the driver – is the key for safe winter driving Managers looking for a good winter topic for the weekly Monday morning safety meeting don’t have to look very far for subject matter: Checking the weather out the office window and looking at the trucks in the parking lot […]October 26, 2014ProductsRigid LED Lights In The PitsQ-Series LEDs a popular upfit on mining trucks and heavy equipment Light is a key safety element in any operation where equipment is being run, and nowhere else are the work conditions more demanding – and lighting more important – than open pit mining. Rigid Industries LED Lighting has developed specific lighting components for these […]October 24, 2014ProductsA.R.E. Covers 2015 F-150s In StyleLSII-Series Fiberglass Tonneaus Already Available For New Ford 1/2-Tons The aerodynamic, custom-fitted LSII Series fiberglass tonneau cover from leading truck cap and tonneau cover www.4are.com is now available for the new 2015 Ford F-150. A.R.E.’s best-selling LSII Series is designed to be a lightweight and durable worktop complement to the new F-150’s fuel-efficient aluminum body, contributing additional […]October 23, 2014ProductsRockstar Receiver-Mounted Mud FlapsReceiver-Hitch Mud Flap System ROCKSTAR Hitch Mounted Mud Flaps mount using the truck’s receiver hitch tube to hold the bumper-like unit in place. Built with an attractive aluminum frame and thick, anti-sail rubber flaps, ROCKSTAR Hitch Mounted Mud Flaps act as a shield to deflect rocks and road debris away from trailers, boats and RVs. […]October 20, 2014Class 3-6Studies Show Vehicle Wraps Have Strong Advertising ReachCustom Vehicle Wraps Pay High Return On Investment Contractors are always looking for economical ways to advertise their services. One of the most effective methods, according to recent studies, is to use your vehicles as rolling signboards. That’s why vehicle wrap designers and suppliers, such as JMR Graphics, one of the leading designers and manufacturers […]October 20, 2014VocationalWhen Fall Leaves Drop, Look Down At Your Truck’s TiresChecking Tires May Lead To Putting On New Winter Treads A friend of mine is one of those businessmen who pinches every nickel so hard it turns into a dime. But he’s also smart –and safety minded. Every fall he has his employees pull out a quarter to check their company vehicles’ tires. If a […]October 16, 2014VocationalTowing Safety Information Portal OnlineTowing Safety Education “Workshop” On Air Lift Company Website No matter what vehicle you drive or what load you tow, doing it safely is paramount. That’s why Air Lift Company, a leader in air spring suspension products, has opened up a learning center, called the Workshop, within the corporate website. To help consumers learn about […]October 15, 2014VocationalMonitor Tire Pressures As Winter Temps DropAs Temperature Drops, So Does Tire Inflation Fading is the heat of summer, replaced by cool nights and mornings. Eventually, many areas of the country will be faced with consistently chilly, even sub-freezing temperatures. This time of year serves as a reminder that a drop in tire inflation pressures corresponds with the falling thermometer readings. […]October 15, 2014VocationalTime To Change To Winter TiresGoodyear Says to Get a Grip, Winter Around the Corner While much of the country is enjoying continued warm temperatures and looking forward to a colorful autumn, the venerable Farmers’ Almanac is predicting a colder-than-normal winter for much of North America, with “copious amounts of snow and rain” over the eastern third of the U.S. […]October 14, 2014VocationalGM’s 8spd Automatic Only Boosts 6.2L 1 MPGHighway MPG Gain Minimal For 2105 GM Pickups With The 6.2L Usually pickup manufacturers are quick to point out the EPA fuel economy numbers of their newest models. But GM was silent on the new numbers for the 2015 Silverado/Sierras equipped with the 6.2L V-8 mated to the new eight-speed automatic. The reason might be […]October 13, 2014Previous PagePage 39 of 80Next PageTop StoriesBusinessTwo rail carriers join forces, go after Memphis to Nashville truck freightCN and CSX are looking to develop a new intermodal service into Nashville that replaces an existing trucking leg from Memphis into Music City.Equipment controlsInternational kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleetsTechnologyHow fleets can protect themselves from cyber criminalsBusinessKnight-Swift backs rail mega mergerFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
