[VIDEO] Commercial Vehicle Centers Tailor Service to Minimize Downtime

This is the sixth installment of an eight part series explaining the benefits of working with a certified commercial vehicle dealer when spec'ing, purchasing and maintaining your truck fleet.

June 26, 2018

Screed maintenance is just like any other type of maintenance: if you ignore it, you pay in the long run. If the crew takes a little time in the morning to ‘zero’ out the screed adjustments and make a visual inspection of the screed condition, you start out the day giving your crew the best chance for success.

The Importance of Screed Maintenance

A clean, level and well-adjusted screed helps ensure a quality mat

A surety bond represents a business relationship that promises to offer construction contractors support and assistance if they run into financial or performance-related difficulties.

How Surety Bonds Work in Case of Construction Contractor Default

As a contractor, your surety provider can actually be your ally in finding creative, and equitable, solutions in case default can’t be avoided

Ensure Extra Safety Measures With Intelligent Dash Cams for Fleets

Ensure Extra Safety Measures With Intelligent Dash Cams for Fleets

Samsara AI Dash Cams analyze the road and driver behavior in real-time, improving drive safety and reducing fleet costs.

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2021 Ford F-150 Sets New Standard for Connectivity

F-150 is North America’s first full-size pickup with standard over-the-air updates.

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Hours of Service Changes Add Flexibility

Nick Goldstein, VP of Regulatory and Legal Issues for ARTBA discusses how the changes in HOS regulations impact construction contractors.

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6 Tips to Keep Cargo Securement Tie-Downs in Proper Working Condition

It’s important to closely examine cargo control equipment before securing every load to ensure that it is safe to use and meets all federal, provincial, state and local requirements.

As part of a Ford Telematics subscription, commercial customers will also have access to the Ford Telematics Drive mobile app.

Ford Launches Telematics Platform and Mobile App

The web-based software platform and subscription service is designed to grant fleet managers easy access to important connected vehicle data.

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[TRANSPORTATION CHAIN] How the Pandemic is Influencing Driver, Labor and Skills Shortages

This episode of Transportation Chain looks at the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on driver availability and prospects for future labor shortages and skills gaps, as well as recent legislation impacting both drivers and trucking operations.

NTEA Calls on Congress to Suspend FET

NTEA joined National Auto Dealers Association, American Trucking Associations and more than 100 other state and local organizations to ask that Congress suspend the 12% Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy trucks and trailers through 2021.

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Mack Dealer Northwest Equipment Sales Opens Burbank, WA Location

Located off U.S. 12, the 30,000 sq.-ft. facility rests on 10 acres at 171 Gateway Road, Burbank.

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DTNA’s Annual Technician Skills Competition Adds New Virtual Rounds

This year’s competition features new virtual elements due to the circumstances brought on by the pandemic.

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Ram Launches Second Phase of U.S. Armed Forces-inspired, Limited-edition ‘Built to Serve’ Trucks

Second installment introduces 1,000 models in Ceramic Gray and 1,000 models in Patriot Blue.

Ford and Volkswagen Plan Joint Plants to Build Vans, Pickup and an Electric Vehicle

Ford and Volkswagen will each offer a small city van, a larger cargo van, a small pickup truck and an electric vehicle as part of their global alliance announced last year

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Rate of Decline in Used Equipment Pricing Moderates

Although used equipment values continued to be lower compared to the same time frame last year, the rate of decline has moderated, suggesting used equipment values are now trending higher again.

How Samsara Can Increase Your Truck Fleet's Efficiency and Safety

Curt Bennink talks to Sarah Loaiza about how the Samsara Fleet Management System can be used to increase the efficiency and safety of your truck fleet.

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Execute Jobs On-Time and On-Budget

Improve your bottom line with insights driven by real-time visibility on one platform. Samsara is a complete fleet management solution.

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FTR Reports North American Class 8 Net Orders Remain Subdued in May at 6,600 Units

Class 8 net orders for the last twelve months total 155,000 units.

John Deere’s E-II Series trucks that launched at ConExpo 2020, feature multiple drive modes to help optimize the drivetrain and reduce inputs from the operator.

ADT Advancements Simplify Operation and Safety

Advanced technology and automated features differentiate the latest generation of articulated trucks from their predecessors.

Driver productivity can be done by bringing everything back to a dollar per hour that the driver is generating for the company - for tonnage or per load hauls.

Reduce trucking costs with an automated fleet management system

How an automated fleet management system can save money in your trucking operations.

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e-Ticketing Platforms Provide Contactless Option for Construction Trucking

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the ticket delivery method is becoming just as important as the ticket collection itself. Companies are finding e-ticketing keeps workers safe while speeding up operations.

PACCAR Parts’ new state-of-the-art distribution center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Servicing dealers in the Southwest United States and Northwest Mexico, the new 250,000 square-foot parts distribution center (PDC) is three times the capacity of its predecessor built in 1995.

PACCAR Parts Opens New Parts Distribution Center in Las Vegas

The 250,000 sq. ft. parts distribution center , which includes a 20,000 sq. ft. small parts mezzanine, became operational in May and has increased parts availability and uptime to dealers and customers.

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3 Strategies to Get Your Trucking Fleet Back on the Road

COVID-19 grounded many trucks and their operators and their re-deployment can't be figured out on the fly. Here are three key strategies to getting your fleet moving again.

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[TRANSPORTATION CHAIN] State of Materials Movement and Manufacturing and Infrastructure's Role in their Recovery

This episode of Transportation Chain examines the current state of transportation and freight, the impacts on manufacturing and the availability of materials and equipment and the role infrastructure investment could play in their economic recovery.

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Tips to Avoid Common Work Truck Towing Mistakes

Vocational truck drivers who occasionally use trailers, often different types with varying loads and configurations, can be more prone to make mistakes. Here's how to avoid them.

The Rasmussen Group recently improved safety by using SmartDrive.

Rasmussen Group Improves Trucking Safety with SmartDrive Systems

SmartDrive Systems recently announced that The Rasmussen Group has deployed the SmartDrive video-based safety program with SmartDrive 360 and Extended Recording in two of its subsidiary companies.

In response to continuous demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) as a result of COVID-19, Mack Trucks donated more than 500 pieces of PPE that it manufactured at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) plant in Macungie, PA.

Mack Trucks Produces and Donates PPE

Mack engineers and leadership reviewed several different design possibilities before deciding upon the production of face shield headbands utilizing its 3D printer, as well as hand-crafted assembly at its Lehigh Valley Operations.

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Daimler Truck Financial Launches Keep the World Moving Finance Program

Program makes it easier to purchase Western Star and Freightliner trucks.