Top Challenges & Equipment Needs for a Lube Truck Mechanic
Hear from three lube truck mechanics about their biggest challenges and the importance of having reliable tools and equipment that help save them time.
Hear from three lube truck mechanics about their biggest challenges and the importance of having reliable tools and equipment that help save them time.
Driver costs, equipment costs, insurance costs, travel and food costs may have longer-term legs of reducing the purchasing power of your budget, says HDT's Contributing Economic Analyst Jeff Kauffman.
Analysis by FTR shows that unemployment benefits were competitive. In 22 states, the median wage for a heavy truck driver exceeded maximum unemployment benefits by less than $5,000 a year.
When securing storage areas within delivery vans, pickup trucks, box trucks, and other specialty vehicles, finding a durable locking and latching solution that is secure and resistant to tampering is crucial.
Recent upfitting trends shows fleet managers finding innovations to support their everyday days.
As we spoke with HDT Truck Fleet Innovators for our June cover story on ways to save fuel, it became evident that auxiliary power units are a perfect example of how fuel-saving specs are not one-size-fits all.
Staying on top of new technology, regulations, and spec'ing the right trucks can all help make this aspect of fleet management more manageable at the very least. Check out these top tips on truck fleet safety.
The Internet of Things is a term you’ve likely heard, and if you’re unfamiliar with its applications, it brings powerful abilities for fleets. Learn just what IoT is, why it matters, and how a network of connected devices can revolutionize the supply chain.
Cylinder deactivation can reduce NOx emissions through hotter exhaust temperatures and allow more efficient engine operation on fewer cylinders under low-load conditions.
Broken down trucks aren’t making the fleet money. Using truck diagnostics is a sure way to help avoid downtime due to breakdowns.
In 1923, Benz & Cie. presented the first diesel truck to the world. Take a trip down memory lane and learn more about the history of the vehicle.
Dialing in some basic fuel-economy parameters to your engine settings can easily save 5% in fuel. Dig a little deeper into the ECM and even more savings are possible.
From hot yoga to hot asphalt, Chelsy Looker has learned to see each new situation as an opportunity for growth, as her expanding small dump-truck fleet shows.
Back pain is prevalent in truck drivers, given their job duties and lifestyle. Read five things fleets can do to help their drivers with prevention or treatment of low-back pain.
Your drivers' accidents are costing you lost time, higher insurance premiums, and a high cost of loss. Worse yet, they’re hurting people. You can take action to prevent accidents.
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