Batteries contribute to the overall performance of a truck. “According to the ATA, battery and alternator problems are the third highest operating expense after fuel and tires. They also account for 11.7% of problems on the road.” Knowing how long a battery life is, what the state of charge is and the health of the …
With the unpredictable spikes and lulls in demand throughout 2020, many companies found it difficult to measure fleet efficiency and productivity. 2021 is likely to bring similar challenges, but carriers may not struggle quite as much to keep their trucks on the road. It is important for fleet owners to measure productivity throughout their fleet …
Truck tire maintenance is extremely important in order to ensure the safety and reliability of any rig. Yet a recent poll with truck tire experts shows that the most commonly ignored practice is that of performing a hands-on tire inspection. This is surprising, as a tire inspection is not only one of the quickest and …