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MBWA: Management by Wandering Around, Not Walking Away

Some say a quick way to know what is going on is to read a report. Not sure I agree. When the costs hit the reports, it is too late. Data is good, but maybe too late! There are some quick ways to understand what is going on in your shops, especially if you or… Continue reading MBWA: Management by Wandering Around, Not Walking Away

Ambition: Bill Bradley

Built For It Trails – CAT Products Build World’s Tallest Sand Castle

When the world’s your sandbox, you can think big—Guinness World Records big. Watch Cat equipment construct the world’s tallest sand castle in the latest edition of the #BuiltForIt trials.

The New Michelin X Tweeo Turf Exclusively on John Deere ZTRAK 900 Series Mowers

The next “revolution” in commercial mowing has arrived. The MICHELIN X TWEEL TURF has all the qualities you would want in a pneumatic tire but it never needs air. Available exclusively on John Deere B, M, and R Series ZTrak™ Mowers.

In-House vs. Outsourced Fleet Maintenance

Increasing adoption of onboard technology has been a boon and a bane for fleets. The boon is greater transparency between the fleet maintenance manager and driver/vehicle—that provides information on how vehicles are being driven and access to more and better data for maintenance and repair decisions. The bane is that the increased sophistication can make… Continue reading In-House vs. Outsourced Fleet Maintenance

Volvo Trucks VS Koenigsee

In this ultimate challenge, a Volvo FH truck races against a Koenigsegg One:1. Two completely different vehicles end up in a thrilling fight to win. Behind the wheel of the Volvo FH truck is TV presenter and former racing driver Tiff Needell.

Combating Corrosion at Wheel-Ends

Truck operators and manufacturers are acutely concerned about corrosion of vehicle parts. “It’s huge,” said Todd Cotier, maintenance manager at Hartt Transportation in Bangor, Maine, during a technical session at last fall’s meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council, the nuts-and-bolts arm of the American Trucking Associations. ”I don’t remember this happening with rock salt… Continue reading Combating Corrosion at Wheel-Ends

World’s Largest Diesel Engine Starting

Built in 1932, it was the world’s largest diesel engine for more than 30 years.The eight cylinder engine is still operational and produces 15.000kW (22.500hp). Production Name: DM 884WS-150