Fleet maintenance can be outsourced or in-house. Some fleets choose to perform all maintenance and non-warrantable repairs in-house, while others may choose an outsourced fleet maintenance option where maintenance and repairs are handled by a third party. Below, we...
For Owner-Operators: Establishing Regular Fleet Maintenance
When you own your own equipment, the most beneficial thing you can do to keep repair costs down is to regularly maintain your equipment per the manufacturer’s recommendations. In this article, we will talk about fleet maintenance (specifically how it applies to truck...
Protect Your Diesel Engine with Anti-Gel
Have you ever experienced trouble starting your diesel engine during especially cold days? This could be due to your diesel fuel gelling up. Allow us to delve into the world of fuel additives to empower you with knowledge that can make a significant difference in your...
Corrosion Prevention Tips for Reefer Trucks & APU Units
We are all aware of the damage salt does to vehicles. Corrosion is mother nature’s response to the salt we use on our roads to keep us safe from the snow and ice. While doing its job by melting snow and ice, this salty water mixture turns into a fine mist and manages...
Guide to Engine Repower: Benefits, Costs, and Considerations
In the world of machinery and automotives, the concept of engine repowering has gained significant attention. Engine repowering involves replacing an existing engine with a new, often more efficient, and environmentally friendly, one. This process is widely adopted in...
Common Carrier Reefer Repairs and How to Avoid Them
Reefers are major investments and protecting them from things like accidents or severe weather is a top priority. Try as you might, there are some situations that are hard to predict, but others can be avoided through regular maintenance and inspections. Carrier is...
Reefer vs. Dry Van: Understanding the Differences and Costs
If you're familiar with transportation and logistics, you've likely heard about dry vans and reefers. These terms refer to the cargo area of trucks or trailers, with dry vans used for non-refrigerated products, and reefers designed to carry temperature-controlled...
Why Do People Put Solar Panels on Their Trucks
Driving down the highway, you may have noticed solar panels mounted on the air fairing on the top of trucks. You may be wondering what these semi-truck mounted solar panels are for? As solar panels gain in popularity, their costs have decreased, giving them a broad...
Can You Power a Food Truck With Solar Panels?
Solar panel systems have come a long way over the past 20 years. A quick drive around any city will produce many examples of solar panels in action. While solar panels have gained popularity, the types of application and how they are used have also grown. If you own...
Top 5 Reasons Why Your APU Keeps Shutting Off
Why does my APU keep shutting off? You made an investment in an APU to keep your comfortable while you rest in your sleeper. Nothing can be more frustrating than an APU that keeps shutting off. Now you must resort to either idling your engine or bearing the brunt of...
