An Evolution that Significantly Changed Component Management
Sharppoints Savvy truck fleet maintenance managers who’ve been around the business for awhile recognize an evolution that has significantly changed their approach to component management. While the basics of selecting good quality components and maintaining them in service is still the primary focus, what could be generally described as "problem management" has slowly been replaced
Changing To Meet Changing Needs
Changing To Meet Changing Needs Changes in the medium-duty truck market, as well as rising fuel prices, are driving many of the changes we are now seeing in tires for these vehicles. According to industry statistics, the most popular replacement tire sizes for medium duty commercial trucks from 1996 to 1998 were: 11R22.5, 285/75R22.5 and
Best Practices: Basics of Fleet Tire Maintenance Will Keep Customers Truckin’
Best Practices Basics of Fleet Tire Maintenance Will Keep Customers Truckin’ Even in these booming economic times, when the trucking industry appears to be spending more money on new equipment and tires, truck fleets are still looking to squeeze every penny out of their tire investments. A good truck fleet will buy the best tires
What’s the Real Value?: Methods Vary, But Calculating the Cost/Value of Truck Tires is Key
What’s the Real Value? Methods Vary, But Calculating the Cost/Value of Truck Tires is Key Finding ways to save money is important to any business. No owner wants to see more money going out the door than is coming in. Commercial fleets are no different. The costs of equipment, salaries and repairs can be high,
Industry Report
Michelin signs eight more retreaders, now claims 38
The Big Hole in the Ground
They came from all over the country to discuss the industry, meet friends and look at a giant hole in the ground. But more importantly, they came in record numbers.
Debt of Gratitude
Instead of the usual warm temperatures of the desert, it took TANA’s annual OTR conference to heat things up with its biggest and best conference to date. Congratulations!
Bringing You the Best – Brick by Brick
I learned a long time ago that when you ask an honest question you should expect an honest answer. Especially if it’s about something the person you’re speaking with truly values.The whirlwind of dealer and industry meetings over the past few months has given me the opportunity to renew old friendships and meet a lot
It Leaves You with Thesaurus
The New Year rang in rather quietly. No Y2K bug eating through our lives. No unfortunate acts of terrorism. No year-end Wall Street panic. But one issue slipped in the door Jan. 1 that could have a serious impact on your — and your commercial fleet customers’ – business.The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Make Opportunity Knock: Commercial Light Truck Fleets Full of Untapped Potential
Make Opportunity Knock Commercial Light Truck Fleets Full of Untapped Potential Tire dealers are constantly looking for ways to increase business – especially long-term loyal business. But one of the easiest sales and profit avenues is right under most dealers’ noses. And not getting noticed. "My estimate is 75 percent of all commercial light truck