Tire Care

By Scott Holub Proper tire care is a very important part of protecting a company’s bottom line. Tires are a major investment for equipment, so...
Cat® Connect

Monitoring Machine Health and More

At ConExpo 2017, Caterpillar launched new Cat® Connect hardware and software to enable equipment managers to connect all of their assets—from the largest earthmover...

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

Proper maintenance for a rig-mounted hydraulic breaker is extremely important to guarantee the longevity of a machine, which ultimately impacts a company’s bottom line....

Wear Resistant Metal Alloy Extends Equipment Life

A global innovator of bulk handling accessories and flow aids has introduced a wear-resistant fused alloy plate that can withstand more abrasion than other...

Cutting Fleet Costs through Benchmarking – Part 1

How do you know how well your fleet is doing relative to others? Are you spending too much … too little? Is your fleet...

Understanding Motor Oil

Getting the right motor oil and the best value both play a role in managing preventive maintenance and expenses. Wading through the combination of...

Smooth Running

Maintenance and analysis can help extend the life of trucks and equipment You and your equipment work hard and properly maintained equipment is vital to...
trailer maintenance

Maintaining Your Trailer

DON’T LET TRAILER MAINTENANCE TAKE A BACK SEAT Trailers tend to receive the short end of the stick when it comes to truck maintenance, but...
Site Audits

Site Audits: Small Investment, Big Returns

Regular inspections will help enhance tire longevity and performance Like inflation level checks, tread depth inspections, and other tire maintenance practices, regular site audits should...

A Pygmy’s Journey: Part 1 of 2

Let’s start this off on the right foot. This article is all about how to affect fleet cost containment in the real world for...