There’s no getting around the fact that carriers that have purchased, or will purchase, 2010 SCR equipped trucks will have to deal with diesel exhaust fluid and the multitude of questions that accompany it. Should they set up an on-site dispensing station, or should their drivers rely on trucks stops for their DEF supply? After how many miles will they need to replenish their supply of DEF? Are there any storage considerations they should be aware of? These are just a few of the questions Victor Meloche, Manager of Technical Sales Support at Detroit Diesel, answers in the video.
The Technology and Maintenance Council has been producing Recommended Practices for decades. With 2400 RPs already in place and more than 100 committees set up to develop even more, it can be daunting looking for ones that apply to your fleet. Jerry Thrift, Manager of New Product Development for Ryder System and 2010 TMC Chairman, offers insight into how best to leverage this vast storehouse of information and advice.
Who hasn’t had the experience the frustration of bringing a truck into be serviced, and supposedly repaired, only to have it break down a couple hundred miles down the road with the exact same problem. With the help of the Technology and Maintenance Council, Carl Tapp, VP Maintenance, P.A.M. Transport, is working to develop a Recommended Practice that will establish specific diagnostic protocols that should put an end to this costly frustration.
It’s not uncommon for fleets to complain about a lack of understanding on the part of the service providers as to the impact of downtime on both their operations and their profitability. In his role as General Chairman of the TMC, Steph Sabo decided to make improving fleet and service dealer relations a top priority. In this video, Steph discusses what he sees as the root causes behind what he calls the fleet/service dealer disconnect, and goes on to lay out a 3-point plan that he believes will help both fleets and service providers alike.
Non-consensual towing is an issue that’s close to Oren Summer’s heart. In his roles as president of FleetNet America, Oren sees non-consensual tows on a daily basis where some carriers might only see it once a year, if that. With towing charges that can run up to 12X industry standard, Oren’s also well aware that once a fleet has had a run-in with a rogue towing company, usually after an accident, it’s an experience they won’t soon forget. In this interview, Oren lays out what he would like to see happen on a state level to correct this situation.
