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In todays economy every business is trying to find ways to cut waste. As diesel prices are once again approaching the $4 per gallon mark, here are a couple of simple things that can help increase your MPG. Reduce Average Speed: There is no shortage of "encouragement" to hurry in todays marketplace. However, speed is the main reason for increased fuel consumption. For every mile per hour over 60 MPH, fuel economy drops by one tenth of a mile per gallon. Slow Your Acceleration/Deceleration... Read Full Story

Used Truck Warranties are becoming more of a "peace of mind" for many companies who run used commercial trucks. With commercial truck trade cycles changing, having a warranty in place has been a saftey net to some used buyers and operators who are persuing commercial used equipment with higher miles. New truck buyers have been holding onto their trucks alot longer, making the supply of good used trucks slim. Having a warranty in place could save you "less down time" and more customer service... Read Full Story

The fundamentals that support heavy-duty commercial vehicle demand continue to signal the start of an upcycle for the market, according to ACT Research Co. (ACT). Net orders for Class 8 vehicles continued to surge in January and, despite a modest falloff, commercial trailer orders remained strong. Continued strong demand for equipment indicates trucking fleets are ramping up replacement of vehicles, which has largely been deferred the past two years. The latest release of the ACT North... Read Full Story

Mike Spanoli buys only used trucks for the family business. Simply, they cost far less than new units and, if managed correctly, some used trucks can perform almost like new vehicles. “For the price of one new truck, I can buy two or three used tractors and used refrigerated trucks.” says the president of Spanoli Brothers. Maintaining a fleet of 10 tractors and 32 straight trucks is no easy task…but the key to their decision is that today's Class 8 tractors are designed to run for a million... Read Full Story

Choose between buying a new truck and buying a used truck. A new truck will come with a longer warranty and no history of service. It will cost more, other things being equal. On the other hand, new trucks depreciate (lose value) almost immediately when they leave the new truck lot...which means that if you can find a well cared-for used truck, it might be a good bargain. Consider the price of the truck. This sounds obvious, but truck dealers, new or used, may tempt you with a low monthly... Read Full Story

Landoll Corporation, an equipment transport trailer manufacturer has selected Kar-Tech Inc, as their vendor to supply the wireless remote controls for Traveling Axle, Traveling Tail and Container trailers. Kar-Tech will supply their Mini series wireless remote controls. Installed at the Landoll Corporation factory, the wireless remote controls three hydraulic valve spools or six complete functions. In most cases the wireless remote controls hydraulic movement of the traveling undercarriage... Read Full Story

Landoll Corporation is pleased to announce an all new line of heavy haul detachable lowboy trailers. The 800 series has two primary models. The 835 is a 35 Ton with two or three axles; the 855 is a 55 Ton with three or four axles. This new construction series of hydraulic non-ground bearing detachables have loaded deck heights down to 17 ¾ and deck lengths up to 32. The 800 Series of construction trailers have an impressive list of standard equipment that includes four (4) 100,000 lb high... Read Full Story

Your in the Food Business…you need a reliable refrigeration truck to get your produce, meat, cheese, seafood, shellfish, and ice cream to your customers in a timely manner and your working under a strict budget. Welcome to the world of Used Reefer Trucks. Supplying major supermarkets and catering companies are good revenue and consistency is key…but they are also very cost conscious, and they insist on their products be transported within required temperature ranges. There are a number of... Read Full Story

Landoll Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty transport trailers has designed and built an all-new DOUBLE DROP traveling axle trailer to transport a wide variety of oversize, over-height equipment including motor coaches, metro buses, shuttle bus or Class B and C motor homes. The Landoll Model 353 is designed with full hydraulic manual controls along with full function wireless remote hand-held controls. The loaded deck height is only 26 and the lowest low load angle ever of 5 degrees have... Read Full Story

There are many ways you can drive defensively to help steer clear of less careful drivers.  This is especially important around semi trucks and tractor trailers.  Due to the size of these trucks and the conditions the drivers work in, it is absolutely important that you use great caution when driving around these large vehicles on the road. To avoid truck accidents an important factor is to understand the danger. InjuryBoard has developed this article to provide you with important... Read Full Story