While automatic brake adjusters don’t need a lot of attention, they are far from “set it and forget it.” Like their manual counterparts, periodic inspection and lubrication are critical to optimal performance. When the brake is applied, a rod pushes out on the slack adjuster, which then turns the S-cam to force the brake shoes apart to […]
In contests co-produced by CCJ publisher Randall-Reilly, two top truck drivers will win $25,000 next March. Applications to enter the Truckload Carriers Association’s Driver of the Year Contest are open now, through Aug. 31. Carriers can nominate their own drivers or owner-operators for consideration. For more information or to nominate a driver, visit truckload.org/DOY.
After enduring the same COVID-fueled upheaval as many of its customers, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is on the road to recovery. In an online media roundup Monday, DTNA president and CEO Roger Nielsen noted 2020 has been a “tough year” but the company is back to building trucks at pre-pandemic levels. At the height of the […]
Amid a global health crisis, more fleet management duties are being handled remotely and rely on remote access to information systems. New technologies announced this past week show motor carriers and freight brokers have more options to boost their online presence and mobility systems to differentiate their companies in the minds of customers and employees. More portals, please McLeod […]
Randall-Reilly today launched equipmentexperts.com, a pay-for-performance online marketplace for used trucking, construction and agriculture equipment. “Equipment Experts delivers a great user experience and builds trust. Buyers gain access to the most robust equipment data on the web to make informed buying decisions and sellers get the pay-for-performance pricing they have been asking for,” said Prescott Shibles, […]
There are a lot of lubrication points on a truck and trailer, leading many fleets to carry multiple greases to meet the various requirements of each component. However, many experts agree that fleets often stock too many greases when fewer multi-purpose lubes can accomplish the same job for less expense. “I can’t tell you how many times I’ve […]
AHAA is proud to announce its partnership with Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Live 2020. ALSC Live brings together the automotive logistics and supply chain industry this 15-17 September in one virtual event. Join industry peers to learn and debate the areas of recovery, what needs to be rethought, reinvented, how to accelerate growth and […]
Valvoline’s latest premium engine oil not only works in diesel, natural gas, and gasoline engines; it also provides extended oil drain intervals for diesel and natural gas vehicles. Two years ago, Valvoline introduced Premium Blue One Solution 9200, which it said was the first engine oil approved for use in natural gas, diesel, and gasoline engines. […]
LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a U.S.-based, leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, today announced the launch of Valvoline™ Premium Blue One Solution™ Gen2 — the brand’s second iteration of its heavy duty engine oil first released in 2018. The new Premium Blue One Solution […]
