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May 4, 2009 |
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Welcome |
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Welcome to
TruckSavvy.com
and
Savvy Pro News.
TruckSavvy.com is your portal to truck
maintenance on the internet…designed by
truck pros, for truck pros.
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... every link takes you
directly to the information you need to
learn about truck specifications,
regional fuel prices, parts and service
locations, product information and
sources...in short, everything you ever
wanted to know about vehicle
maintenance.
Savvy Pro News brings you helpful hints
to help you make the most of
TruckSavvy.com and highlights areas of
particular interest for Maintenance
Professionals.
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Savvy Pro Tip - Find
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APUs Still a Hot Item
Even though fuel prices are
lower than they were last
year at this time, there is
still keen interest in APUs
(Auxiliary Power Units) to
ensure driver comfort and
reduce costs. In fact,
our Anti-Idle - APU page is
one of the most frequently
accessed sites on
TruckSavvy.com. On our
Anti-Idle - APU page we have
compiled a list of many of
the APUs available today.
There is also a piece done
by one of our contributors
discussing some of the
hidden values associated
with today's Auxiliary Power
Units.
Go to TruckSavvy.com
Quick
Clicks and then click on
Anti-Idle - APU.
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Savvy Pro
Viewpoint - Professional Perspectives on
the Industry |
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How's Business? -
How does a good fleet maintenance
program suffer in a down turned economy?
Living in uncertain times while trying to meet payroll, fuel costs, tire costs, and all
of the other costs involved in maintaining and operating a business, even in good times is a struggle at best. Then, the economy goes belly up, companies go out of business or downsize (all just
trying to survive), and start layoffs. It's a trickle down effect. Where is it going to stop?
Our
Viewpoint contributor discusses the risks
that can come with budget cut backs and
provides some cautions against being
"Penny Wise and Safety Foolish"
Click
on
Savvy Pro Viewpoint for this
writer's perspective.
Savvy
Pro Viewpoint offers periodic
observations and perspective from
members of the TruckSavvy.com Community.
If
you would like to contribute an article
for Savvy Pro Viewpoint, contact us at
SavvyProNews@TruckSavvy.com.
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Savvy Pro Cool Stuff - New Products
Techniques and Ideas |
Savvy Pro Cool Stuff |
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The
Corrosion Fighter - MGM Brakes Adds
Corrosion Protection
To combat the effects of
corrosion, particularly from harsh road
deicing chemicals, MGM brakes has added new
Corrosion Fighting Technology i to MGM
Brakes Tamper Resistant Long Stroke
Brake Chambers. Changes include a
new spring guide constructed of heavy
duty, non-conductive composite material.
The new guide and other changes combat
the effects of corrosion and provide
longer brake chamber service.
More information is
available by clicking on Corrosion
Fighter on TruckSavvy.com
Cool Stuff.
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Rust-Jacking Solved! - Meritor Reman
Brake Shoes with PlatinumShield Coating
Also a
result of harsh road deicing chemicals,
rust-jacking has been an industry
problem that has cut short the life of
countless brake shoes and sent expenses
soaring. ArvinMeritor brake
engineers have conquered rust-jacking
with
PlatinumShield™ coating technology.
It resists rust-jacking and provides
extended brake shoe life – and lasting
value – for users.
To learn
more about PlatinumShield Coating and
Meritor Remanufactured Brake Components,
go to Savvy
Pro
Cool Stuff and click on the PlatinumShield graphic. |
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You Saw
It Here! - EZ Claw Tandem
Hose and Cable Management System
The
EZ Claw Tandem Hose and Cable System restrains and controls
the hose and cable bundles suspended
under tandem slider trailers. the
inventor applied his experience in
designing cable control systems for
robotic manufacturing to develop an
effective solution to the problem of hoses dangling
beneath trailers with sliding tandems.
EZ Claw holds the tandem
slider hoses close to the
trailer floor and away from road hazards
-- reducing component failure.
Seeing is
believing so check out the
photos of the EZ Claw System. Go
to TruckSavvy.com
Cool Stuff and click on
the EZ Claw graphic. |
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Don't
Trip! - Stertil Koni Wireless
Mobile Lifts
Stertil-Koni has taken another step in
developing safer, user friendly shop
lifting equipment and now offer a fully
wireless mobile lift
without
cables or wires.
Now the operator
does not need to be concerned with
cables snaking across the floor and
creating an obstruction and possible
hazard. The technician can easily walk
around the lifting columns
and use tool boxes, transmission
jacks or other dollies to safely remove
sub-components.
In
addition, the wireless design makes it
easier to use Stertil-Koni mobile
lifts outside and makes them more
portable.
Go to
TruckSavvy.com
Cool Stuff and click on
the Stertil-Koni graphic to learn more
about Stertil-Koni Wireless Mobile
Lifts. |
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Stay In
Touch -Noregon Systems
Release Adapters and Software
Noregon Systems has released version 3.3.1 of its heavy-duty diagnostic software: JPRO® Fleet Service Software Bundle. JPRO® Fleet Service Software Bundle is comprised of JPRO® Fleet Diagnostics and JPRO® Fleet Service Portal software applications.
JPRO® Fleet Service Software Bundle V3.3.1 is now available and incorporates support for the just released Noregon JPRO® DLA+ and JPRO® DLA+ PLC adapters. Additionally, JPRO® Fleet Diagnostics enhances support for Allison 4th Gen Transmission OEM fault codes. JPRO® Fleet Diagnostics is now able to include more functionality relative to their transmissions.
These adapters and software have been developed with input from leading fleets and Noregon's extensive knowledge from over a decade of providing heavy-duty vehicle adapters to the industry. JPRO® Fleet Diagnostics is the industry's most popular and comprehensive PC-based heavy-duty diagnostic tool.
To learn about new features and functionality in JPRO® Fleet Diagnostics, go to TruckSavvy.com Cool Stuff and click on the Noregon Systems graphic.
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Savvy Pro Training - Everybody Talks
About It... |
TruckSavvy.com Online Training |
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Training
is a lot like the weather, everyone
talks about it, but...
Well we're doing something about it.
TruckSavvy.com Online Training provides
links to training resources on the
internet. From manufacturer
supplied material to Training Services,
we will keep you informed of new
developments in training help.
We've
changed the layout of our Online
Training page to make it easier to use.
Let us know what you think of the new
format and if you come across a training
resource you would like to pass on to
others, let us know.
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More
Than Round and Black -
Michelin Tool Box Tire Library
Michelin
provides videos and other resource
materials in the Michelin Tool Box.
Video
topics cover every thing from proper
service procedures to help with
understanding tire failures and more
important the causes of tire problems.
Excellent
tool for self training refreshers or as
part of regularly scheduled service
meeting.
Go to
TruckSavvy.com
Online Training and click
on the Michelin Tool Box link under the
Tires and Wheels heading. |
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Now
Here's the Real Scoop -
MD Alignment Alignment Videos
MD Alignment,
manufacturers of the ProTrak Lazer
Alignment System provide some excellent
information that can help your people
understand tire wear and handling
problems.
According
to MD Alignment, 70% of trucks have some
combination of toe and drive axle
alignment problems and these videos
provide easy to understand advice on how
to fix them.
The MD Alignment web site also
provides a directory of Pro Trak
alignment service. This is a great
site for real world, practical advice on
solving tire wear and handling issues.
Go to
TruckSavvy.com
Online Training and click
on MD Alignment Services under the
Training Services heading to
access this site.
Note:
MD Alignment also offers text books and
reference materials based on the
materials discussed in the videos.
Materials can be ordered at
TruckSavvy.com
Fleet E-Commerce.
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TruckSavvy.com
Fleet E-Commerce - Order Maintenance Products
Online |
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Fleet
E-Commerce at TruckSavvy.com offers
products from selected suppliers that
every shop can use.
We have
updated the Fleet E-Commerce section to
make it easier to use and navigate.
You can
look for products by category and
manufacturer; share product reviews and
easily manage payment and shipping.
Also, the
Contact Us link makes it easy to ask a
question or alert us to new products you
would like to find.
Go to
Fleet E-Commerce to see the changes.
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Got
Spills? - Fast and Easy Clean Up with
QuiKleen™ Spill Kits and Absorbents
QuiKleen™
Absorbents are a fast and easy clean up
solution for liquid spills in the shop,
office or on the road.
QuiKleen™
Absorbent is environmentally safe, fast
and effective. Liquids bond to QuiKleen™
granules so there is no leaching in to
the soil and makes it safe for
landfills.
QuiKleen™
comes in a variety of packages,
including complete spill kits designed
to be stored in your vehicles.
to learn
more and order a free sample of QuiKleen
Absorbent, go to
Savvy Pro
Cool Stuff and click on
QuiKleen™
(Note: you can order QuiKleen™
products on line at
TruckSavvy.com Fleet Commerce
Shop Supplies.)
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Savvy Pro
Auction |
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Buy It...Sell It - Check
Out Savvy Pro
Auction
Do you have equipment you no longer use,
overstocks of parts collecting dust or
tools that are surplus to your needs?
Or do you need equipment, tools or parts
that are hard to find locally at a
reasonable cost.
TruckSavvy.com
can be the solution to both of these
problems..
The
Savvy Pro Auction
is an on-line auction service that will
advertise your surplus parts, tools,
equipment and what have you to the
thousands of Truck Professionals who
look to TruckSavvy.com
each month for the information they
need.
Recent listings on Savvy Pro Auction
include:
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Caterpillar 12 G Motor Grader
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Set of Blue Point Torque Sticks
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A Selection of Monroe Heavy Duty Shock
Absorbers
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Air Shields for International Tractors
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And more...
Using the Savvy Pro Auction is as easy
as 1, 2, 3.
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Go to TruckSavvy.com Hom Page and click
on Auction in the menu on the left side
of the page.
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To list or bid on an item, you need to
register and log in (using your selected
User Name and Password).
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To list an item for sale,
fill out the online listing form (click on sell, at the top
of the auction page), then review and
upload your listing.
To bid on an item listed, simply follow
the directions on the item screen.
For a limited time, you can list
your items for no charge and only pay a small
auction fee when your auction is
completed.
Turn your unwanted parts, tools and
equipment to cash with the Savvy Pro
Auction. Go to
www.TruckSavvy.com
and click on
Auction.
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Savvy Pro Blog - Savvy Pros Share Their
Thoughts |
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Carbon Foot Print's In the Eye of The
Beholder
In the rush to "Go Green", a
logical starting point is determining
your "Carbon Foot Print". But as
our contributor found, that can mean
different things to different people.
Read some of his observations and
offer your take on a major
transportation issue in our blog, "TruckSavvy
In Focus". |
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