ARI introduces Vendor Locator - Fleet Equipment Mag
WebPublished: Jan 16, 2017. ARI has introduced its Vendor Locator, which allows users to search ARI’s vendor database by name, type, profile and services offered. It also allows a user to limit the search to a specific mile/km radius up to 25 miles/km from a specific location. This can help both fleet managers and drivers in finding the right ...
Fontaine announces Magnitude 60HD modular lowbed trailer
WebPublished: Nov 3, 2021. Fontaine Heavy-Haul announced the Magnitude 60HD modular lowbed trailer. The Magnitude 60 HD hauls 60 tons in 16 ft. utilizing the Fontaine EQ2 Spreader and two additional axles (3+2 configuration). Equipped with a modular tridem bogie, the trailer can connect with four different deck options: from a flat level, drop ...
Rotary Lift offers retrofit options for old heavy-duty inground lifts
WebPublished: Oct 17, 2016. Rotary Lift offers three affordable retrofit options to install a new certified lift in an existing pit. According to the company, these retrofit options are offered for repair shops looking for an affordable option to upgrade heavy-duty inground lifts that are 20 to 40 years old. Rotary Lift’s 70Q, MOD30 and MOD35 ...
Understanding electric truck charging needs and choices
WebAug 16, 2021 · AC Power. • Provides an electrical current of 16 to 80 amps. • AC charging tops out at about 19 kilowatts (kW) • Standard building wiring can typically support an AC charger. DC Power. • Typically starts above 20 (kW) but the average deployment is 50 (kW) and above. • Can support fast charging.
Fuel additives: Are they worth it? - Fleet Equipment Mag
WebJan 13, 2020 · According to Gabrelcik, a good additive will have an immediate effect on fuel efficiency. “If I spend 2 cents a gallon I should save 3 or more,” he said, “but there should be a long-term benefit to the fuel system. For instance, wear rates dropped in half or deposits not building up.”. Not all fuel additives are created equally, and a ...
Telematics solutions that can tell you if your truck has a service …
WebAug 10, 2021 · Telematics systems are evolving to present information more actionable—providing guidance in the form of prescriptive maintenance—as opposed to alerts that don’t give you much direction. The onus of determining if there’s a service issue, however, is on the OEMs and suppliers as much as it is telematics companies that …
How to measure and set truck air spring ride heights
WebNov 2, 2023 · Measure Wheel Height: Now, measure the distance from the center of the wheel to the ground. Calculate the Ride Height: Subtract the wheel height (Step 6) from the frame height (Step 5) to determine your truck’s current ride height. For instance, if the frame height is 30 inches and wheel height is 20 inches, the current ride height is 10 inches.
Snap-on introduces new Flank Drive Xtra socket system - Fleet …
WebAug 27, 2018 · Snap-on has introduced its new Flank Drive Xtra (FDX) socket system, a redesigned and updated version of Snap-on’s original Flank Drive system, which was first introduced in 1965.. According to the company, the benefits of the FDX include the following: With an improved design that grips fasteners further off the corners, the FDX offers up to …
Push it real good: The role of pusher axles in trucking
WebJan 11, 2021 · Dana’s Mastroianni adds spec’ing a pusher or liftable axle can include a potential for increased performance by the other axles, resulting in less wear and tear on the vehicle’s tires and ancillary components. Additionally, he says, the vehicle should experience improved stopping distance due to the added brakes on the pusher axle.
Aftermarket brake friction - fleetequipmentmag.com
WebJan 22, 2016 · Aftermarket brake friction: Know what you need and what you are getting. When replacing brake friction material, Dan Dunkleberger, Haldex Friction’s product manager, says that fleets “need to understand the application, duty-cycle and environment in which the vehicle in is performing. These three key things will give the end-user the ...
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