Click here to watch more of FE’s On the Road video series. Here is a transcript of the video: One thousand dollars. That’s how much cash you could be losing out on just because your trucks or trailers are running on improperly-inflated tires, according to a recent Tire Pressure System...
There was much more to learn about starting my towing business than I could ever state here. All I could at the time was try new things out and see what happens. I literally had to experiment and lets just say it was not the best approach to starting my towing business. If someone to...
The “string” that Mohr refers to is the lineup of chargers at a site. They’re all connected to each other underground. How much power those strings use and how many strings you have on site are all determined by your installation process. (We covered that with Mohr in another story ...
Having the rear brakes engage before the front brakes provides a lot more stability during braking. Applying the rear brakes first helps keep the car in a straight line, much like the rudder helps aplanefly in straight line. Pressure Differential Switch The pressure differential valve is the dev...
Each fleet needs to examine variables that affect their total cost of managing risk. That includes what kind of insurance program you choose, who you partner with, how much risk you retain – what kind of deductibles? What about some level of self-insurance?
is as ceaseless as the freeway that runs alongside it, easy on and easy off, and there is Kimmie R up near the truck wash, leaning against a Peterbilt grille that towers above her and disappears into a black windshield that reflects the light, and she is talking to a trucker who has ...
Fundamentally speaking, air brakes are efficient and reliable. However, don’t hold your breath if you’re hoping to find them in your car any time soon. Air-brakes systems occupy too much space and attention to be considered practical in cars. Just look at a Peterbilt truck as it saunter...
Betts Truck Parts and Service promoted of John Devany to the position of General Manager. In his new position, John Devany will oversee the day-to-day operations of the business unit and manage key staff who will report to him. Devany will also join the Betts Company Leadership Team....
Maybe the emergency brake is still on. You don’t see any brake handle or lever that you would normally see in a car, so you decide to just let the clutch out and give it another shot. Much to your embarrassment, the same thing happens. Out of the corner of your eye you see that...
Just look at a Peterbilt truck as it saunters down the interstate. Have you seen the big tanks tucked behind the fuel tanks? Try finding a place for those under the hood of a Honda Civic. If you’d like to learn more about air brakes and read some related HowStuffWorks articles, ...