Latest Calibrate News

Gear up for important decisions with the new Calibrate quarterly magazine.

With a view from the repair shop to the corner office, Calibrate offers more involved discussions into the trends and issues surrounding equipment and maintenance.

Be ready to lead the next office conversation about driver seat comfort, electric refrigerated trailers, or 24-hour repair shops!

BusinessTechnologyFuel

The News of the Internal Combustion Engine’s Demise May Be Exaggerated

At the Low net-GHG Fuel and Engine Technologies Symposium at the University of Wisconsin in June, researchers noted that the life of familiar internal combustion engines may be extended. This will happen via the use of fuels created from renewable crops, agricultural waste, and even solar energy.

July 22, 2022
BusinessTechnology

Data Interchange/Interoperability Challenges Carriers to Take Action

Fleets need real-time data from the commercial vehicles of today and tomorrow, and the ability to pose queries and communications regarding vehicle and systems operation status, cargo security and condition, and environmental and safety performance.

July 22, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Cameras on Windshield Remain FMCSA-Compliant

Windshield-mounted video cameras will remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules for mounting placement, thanks to an exemption the agency recently made permanent.

July 22, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Getting It Right: Developing New Oil Standards

The saying “Time flies when you’re having fun” could likely apply to developing new engine oils. And some time has passed since the last diesel engine oil category was introduced in 2017 when the American Petroleum Institute (API) announced CK-4 and FA-4.

July 22, 2022
BusinessEquipment

5 Questions: Greg McQuagge, U.S. Xpress

Greg McQuagge, maintenance supervisor at for-hire carrier U.S. Xpress, shares some insight on what it takes to keep trucks on the road.

April 29, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Will the Diesel Engine Ever Be Perfected?

The California Air Resources Board has approved for 2027 what the Engine Manufacturers Association refers to as “sweeping new regulations affecting heavy-duty trucks sold in the state.”

April 29, 2022
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Tire Choices Provide Pros, Cons for Fleet Maintenance Managers

In the current environment of high fuel prices and a technology shift looming over many companies regarding last-mile delivery, fleets are challenged to develop a strategy toward tire management. For some maintenance managers, the debate of new tires versus retreads offers various methods in battling some of those concerns.

April 29, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Send Out Your Maintenance Labor, or Keep It in the Fleet Shop?

With inflation pushing the cost of doing business higher and no end in sight, many fleet managers are taking pause when it comes to expenses — and highlighting the challenges of choosing between in-house maintenance and outsourcing.

April 29, 2022
BusinessEquipment

Winning the Hearts and Minds

When it comes to new ways of thinking, or a shift in mindset for a large group of consumers, the phrase “winning the hearts and minds” often comes up. This seems to be the case with the tire manufacturers I spoke with this year.

April 29, 2022
BusinessTechnology

Reefer Carriers Warm Up to Smart Trailer Tech for Cold Chain Logistics

Paying attention to the details in cold chain logistics can save customers and carriers cold hard cash — especially for those companies that are investing in the latest technological advancements.

April 29, 2022