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Multi-Pump allows precise tracking of every fluid for each individual vehicle and equipment unit in the fleet
OEM Data Delivery's Multi-Pump allows management to precisely track and document the usage of every fluid, including fuel, engine oil, transmission fluid, and hydraulic fluid, for each individual vehicle and equipment unit in the fleet. Multi-Pump is a wireless, paperless, "hands-free" technology that IDs each vehicle, its location, and the fluids dispensed to it. It has a GPS antenna, and a radio antenna. GPS coordinates are stamped into t... [more]
SSE switches to a fleet of environmentally-friendly Mercedes-Benz vans
Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has switched to a fleet of nearly 400 environmentally-friendly Mercedes-Benz vans. The energy producer's new Sprinters are powered by low emission 129hp Euro 5 engines and equipped with optional BlueEfficiency packages which make them even ‘greener’ and more economical than the standard model. BlueEFFICIENCY combines a raft of measures aimed at saving fuel and cutting exhaust emissions. These include ECO-Star... [more]
Kier Street Services selects fleet of Mercedes-Benz and Fuso trucks
Kier Street Services has headquarters in Basingstoke and provides a range of environmental services to a fast-growing portfolio of clients that includes local authorities, government agencies and private industry. Kier Street Services has begun work on the first of two jointly procured contracts in Norfolk together worth £68 million over eight years. Norfolk residents are now benefiting from improved waste and recycling, street cleansing and ... [more]
Construction companies urged to address their fuel inefficiency
Exceeding speed limits, driving in the wrong gear, and braking too hard can increase fuel consumption by 40 percent, which, with the cost diesel reaching 139.42 pence per litre can be extremely costly for companies with large vehicle fleets. According to The Fuelcard Company, construction companies facing spiralling fuel prices and shrinking budgets could be wasting thousands of pounds on fuel inefficiency caused by bad driving. With furthe... [more]
Quartix doubles new fleet tracking installations in the UK
Vehicle tracking specialist Quartix has announced it has more than doubled its new fleet tracking installations in the UK in the first half of 2011 compared with the same period last year. The company is confident of registering further strong growth in both sales and installations in the second half, and expects sales growth of at least 60% over the year as a whole. Turnover is expected to reach £8million. Commenting on the six-month perf... [more]
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Mexico tightens rules, lowers weight on trucks
The Mexican government said Friday it will tighten inspections and lower maximum allowed weights for freight trucks after protests over a string of deadly accidents involving double-trailer trucks.
RM to get new trucks
RM of Portage crews will be up to grade with the purchase of some new semi trucks. At RM or Portage Tuesday, council gave the OK to purchase two semi trucks. "We are replacing two 2008 Peterbilt highway tractors.[...]
RM purchases new trucks
RM of Portage crews will be up to grade with the purchase of some new semi trucks. At RM or Portage Tuesday, council gave the OK to purchase two semi trucks. "We are replacing two 2008 Peterbilt highway tractors.[...]
Summer Campers roll into Chillicothe
Hammocks. Hula-hoops. Bicycles. Lawn chairs. Coolers. George Foreman grills. Squirt guns. Early attendees of Summer Camp Music Festival set up their accommodations throughout the day Thursday, using wagons and pushcarts to truck mounds of supplies over the dirt paths that snake through Three Sisters Park.
Fleet Maintenance Coordinator
Provides 24/7 advice on equipment (trucks and trailers) breakdowns to Owner Operators and drivers. Troubleshoot with Owner Operators and drivers by phone to diagnose equipment problems. Give them advice on how they can solve the problems.
Ga. highway across railroad tracks fixed, won't trap trucks any longer
Drivers on Georgia Highway 211 will notice a smoother ride across the railroad tracks in Statham this week.
Following protests, crashes, Mexico to lower weights, tighten rules on trucks
The Mexican government said Friday it will tighten inspections and lower maximum allowed weights for freight trucks after protests over a string of deadly accidents involving double-trailer truc...
Two Arrested in Semi-Truck Break Ins
Two teens are in police custody for allegedly breaking in to several semi trucks.
Trailers & Bodies: Related News
5/21/2012 - Alliance Truck Parts Adds Coiled and Straight Air Hoses Alliance Truck Parts now offers coiled and straight air hose assemblies, gladhands and related accessories for Class 6-8 heavy-duty trucks....
Big jump in Bay Area bridge tolls for trucks, trailers
The increase will affect drivers using the Golden Gate Bridge as well as the seven state-owned toll bridges.
