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Anti Idle Focus - Custom APU Installation Provides Multiple Benefits

Last month we highlighted some of the resources available to help develop an anti idle strategy to comply with various anti idle regulations around the country.

One of our contributors has sent us a video demonstrating a custom Battery APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) installation that not only provides necessary creature comforts for the driver, but also keeps engine and fuel warm to ensure reliable cold starts, even when the truck is unattended for as much as 7 days (last year this fleet had significant expense due to dispatching wreckers to start trucks that had been taken home by drivers).

Go to TruckSavvy.com Quick Clicks, then to Anti Idle and check out this exciting Systems approach to anti idle strategies and winter operation.

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Emissions Update - New Jersey Truckers Challenge

While we are on the subject of fuel and emission reduction, we came across an interesting program published by the New Jersey Motor Truck Association.  The Association is publicizing the availability of Federal and State Grant funds to help defray the expenses of purchasing APUs or other devices for trucks that can be certified to operate in the state more than 50% of the time.

This grant program was developed as part of the EPA's Smartway Transportation program.

To learn more about this program and the Smartway Transportation partnership, go to TruckSavvy.com Quick Clicks and Click on Emissions.

The other day, I needed to know the definition of the word "praxis".  Rather than turn my office upside down trying to figure out where I mislaid my dictionary, I went to  TruckSavvy.com Quick Clicks, and there in the right hand column was a link to Merriam Webster Online Dictionary.  Problem solved.

Other helpful links include Local Weather, Web MD and much more.

(By the way, the definition of praxis is, "exercise or practice of an art, science or skill".  That's what Savvy Professionals do!)

Take the Magic Out of Electrical Troubleshooting - Fundamental Electrical Troubleshooting from Sullivan Training Systems

Is there anyone out there who would not like to be smarter at diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical complaints?

Many of our most time consuming and costly problems are related to electrical failures.  Sullivan Training Systems offers an easy to use and comprehensive shop book to help your people become more proficient at servicing electrical systems.

Fundamentals of Electrical Troubleshooting is written by and for mechanics, in plain language and with examples we will all recognize from our daily work.  Covers such topics as Relays and Solenoids, Schematic Reading, Diodes, Transistors and Multiplexing, and more. A must for the technician and mechanic who wants to know more so he can do more.

Sullivan Training Systems also provides classroom and shop training for Technicians, Supervisors and Training Instructors designed to help people be truly proficient in electrical troubleshooting and repair.

To learn more, go to Savvy Pro Cool Stuff and click on Fundamental Electrical Troubleshooting.

Carolina Axle Surgeons can now repair Brake Spiders on Heavy Duty Trailers, in addition to drive and trailer axle spindles.

Carolina Axle Surgeon technicians can come to your site, and provide a fast, economical repair.  The patented Axle Surgeons process assures a quality, precision repair with “like new” strength and alignment.

Go to Savvy Pro Cool Stuff and click on Carolina Axle Surgeons to learn more.

Training is a lot like the weather, everyone talks about it, but...

Well we are going to do something about it...and you can too.  If you come across an internet training resource that you would like to pass on to others, send it to us at Savvy Pro Training and we will mention it in a future Savvy Pro News.

To find links to training resources on the internet, go to TruckSavvy.com Quick Clicks, then click on Online Training.

Recent training discoveries by the TruckSavvy.com Community:

Carlisle Brake Technical Support

Carlisle Motion Control provides some excellent tips on brake maintenance online.  In addition, they provide information and example pictures of how to read worn and failed brake components.  This failure analysis information can help you identify potential brake maintenance problems and prevent costly repairs.

Go to TruckSavvy.com Online Training and click on Carlisle Brakes.  This will take you to Carlisle Tech Support.  The menu on the left side of the page will provide a wealth of helpful brake maintenance and failure analysis information.

Fontaine Fifth Wheels

Fontaine International offers several online Maintenance Training Modules for fifth wheels.  The modules provide instruction in proper coupling and uncoupling, maintenance and repair of Fontaine Fifth Wheels.

Go to TruckSavvy.com Online Training and click on Fontaine Fifth Wheels for access to these training programs.

PSI Commercial Fleet Tire Digest

It's not a training program exactly, but the Commercial Fleet Tire Digest, from Pressure Systems International is an excellent resource for tire maintenance information and tips to reduce tire cost.

There is a link to PSI's Commercial Fleet Tire Digest on TruckSavvy.com Tires/Wheels page.

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