Missed Opportunity

Great quote from American inventor and businessman, Thomas Edison: Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.   Shot of Komatsu PS4000 excavator, is not too shabby either!

School Bus Fleet Summer Maintenance

July is here and it’s time once again to get the bulk of the work done over July and August. Our shop tries it’s best to get most of the major work done before Summer because of holidays the amount of work required and believe me 2 months just flies by. There are around 18… Continue reading School Bus Fleet Summer Maintenance

MaxxForce DT Diesel Engine Repairs

The International MaxxForce DT diesel engine uses high pressure oil that hydraulically actuates the injectors after receiving an electronic signal from the engine control module. This is very basic but those two things caused a problem with the engine in the video. The driver called in said he had no power and needed a spare.… Continue reading MaxxForce DT Diesel Engine Repairs

CAT Diesel Engine Teardown TimeLapse

Check our this video of a CAT diesel engine tear down time lapse!  This CAT engine had a million miles on it and was in perfect condition upon inspection. Sindall Transportation in New Holland, PA did the disassembly.

The Bottom Line – Keeping the Fleet, Fleet

Fleet managers have long understood the value of reducing maintenance costs and maximizing fuel economy.  After all, this is one of the most direct avenues they have to positively influence PAD.  Thankfully, advances in technology have lead to many game changing powertrain innovations, which have helped make the dream of a maintenance free fleet a… Continue reading The Bottom Line – Keeping the Fleet, Fleet

MaxxForce DT Fuel Injection Code Repair

This is a 2010 MaxxForce DT engine with a fuel injection code. It’s telling us that there’s a problem with the injectors not firing on all cylinders. There are a few possibilities including the high pressure oil pump not delivering enough pressure or a bleed down at the injectors or oil manifold. The harness to… Continue reading MaxxForce DT Fuel Injection Code Repair

Heavy Equipment: Big, Bigger, BIGGEST!

Check out this video showing 3 MASSIVE machines that actually move and work! No surprise at what was #1.

School Bus LED Lights

LED or the long meaning ‘light emitting diodes’ is by far the most economical way to go especially with a fleet. At first (as usual) the price was the biggest objection which of course is a common response when a product has not been properly tested over time. Incandescent lights from the good old days… Continue reading School Bus LED Lights

Volvo Trucks – Look Who’s Driving feat. 4-year-old Sophie (Live Test)

A full-size truck. A little girl with a remote control. A gravel pit filled with obstacles. Is our toughest truck tough enough to survive Sophie?

Emisssions DPF Cleaning

If you’re as old as me born in the late fifties you’ll remember the Mr. Clean commercials way back. The housewife stating “Mr. Clean you’re a good man to wake up to”. I’m stretching my neck out a little stating that we use this product to clean all the soot and tar off of the… Continue reading Emisssions DPF Cleaning