Thursday, February 29, 2024

Fleet 101: What is Torque?


This Fleet 101 episode of Truck Chat episode focuses on a commonly misunderstood term in truck fleets today: #torque. Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, covers the basics of torque and helps you gain a greater understanding of the topic. Today's topics include: - What is torque? - How is torque measured? - Where does torque come from? - What causes differences in torque? - Why does torque matter to work truck fleets? This episode is sponsored by@Goodyear

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Reading RM45 Crane Body Walkaround


Walkaround video for Reading Truck Body's RM-45 Crane Body. Watch the recording of Reading Truck's Driving What's Next webinar which featured the RM-45 Crane Body to learn more. Watch here: http://webinar.readingbody.com/RM-45_...

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Venco Venturo- - Over 50 Years


Venco Venturo Industries LLC has created a specialized line of high-caliber cranes and hoists for over 50 years and is known throughout the industry as one of the founding members of the NTEA. Our products are rugged, reliable, made in America, and built to last. Venco Venturo’s quality craftsmanship is backed by straight talk, real expertise, and superior customer service. We offer cranes and hoists for building supply, construction, public works, mining, railroad, oil/gas, propane markets and much more. Venco Venturo promises you:

Rugged designs Reliable performance Real expertise

Learn more at:
http://venturo.com/

Friday, February 23, 2024

Side-Dumping Made Simple with SmithCo Side Dump Body


Sam with Enoven Truck Body shows off the SmithCo Side Dump Body, which can dump to either side of the truck very quickly and easily.  See more at https://www.enoven.com

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

We Are VMAC: Learn About VMAC Global Technology Inc


VMAC manufactures innovative air compressors and multi-power systems for municipal, mobile mechanic, utilities, mining, oil and gas, and construction industries. In this story, you’ll see how VMAC’s people and culture, drive for innovation excellence, and passion for continuous improvement in manufacturing allow us to pursue our goal of improving the mobile compressed air industry for our partners and customers.

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Survey Results: THE MOST IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT FOR SERVICE TRUCKS


Survey respondents were asked to pick the two most important pieces of equipment on their service vehicles, out of air compressors, cranes, generators, welders, or other.

A significant portion of respondents chose “air compressor” as one of their top two most important pieces of equipment. Generators, cranes, and welders were split closely, with 32%, 31%, and 27% of respondents selecting these pieces of equipment as their top two most important. The other category includes responses such as hand tools, bucket lifts, liftgates, vacuums, and pumps.

OPERATORS/MECHANICS FAVOR AIR COMPRESSORS



Air compressors ranked even higher in popularity when segmenting the 47 Operators and Mechanics who answered the survey. 94% of these respondents chose air compressor as one of their top two most important pieces of equipment. Interestingly, Operators and Mechanics were the only segment that considered welders to be the second most important piece of equipment on their service truck.


Saturday, February 17, 2024

Chevy Truck Talks: Super Cruise | Chevrolet



Super Cruise™ is the industry’s first true hands-free driver assistance technology that enables drivers to travel hands-free on more than 400,000 miles of compatible roads. Hear from Lead Solutions Manager, Jeff Miller, as he answers your questions about Super Cruise. Always pay attention while driving and when using Super Cruise. Do not use a hand-held device. Requires active Super Cruise plan or trial. Terms apply. Visit chevysupercruise.com for compatible roads and full details. 0:00 Intro 0:04 What is Super Cruise? 0:47 How does Super Cruise Work? 1:18 Does Super Cruise work while towing? 1:50 How is GM safely deploying Super Cruise? 2:27 Can Super Cruise pass vehicles? 3:12 How does Super Cruise alert me to take control? Learn more about Super Cruise technology here: https://www.chevrolet.com/super-cruis... Learn more about Silverado here: https://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/silv... To find your local dealer: http://www.chevrolet.com/dealer-locat... See current offers: http://www.chevrolet.com/current-deal... Connect with Chevy Trucks: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChevyTrucks/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/chevy... Connect with Chevy: https://www.chevrolet.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chevrolet TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/chevrolet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chevrolet/