DES the Information Source for Truck Fleet Equipment Managers 1991: Vol 69 Index

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Index
A listing by category of feature
articles appearing in DES during 1991.
EQUIPMENT MANAGER OF THE MONTH clean to continually specing new equipment options, according
to Dan Chabiel, Kings County is staying in front of the
Classic Mix Proper specs in a variety of specialized competition August pg. 32
vehicles, according to William Reis, help The Coca-Cola
Bottling Company of New York remain one of the premier Class Act From any viewpoint, the Steelcase equipment
soft-drink bottlers in the world January pg. 18 and maintenance operation lives up to its showcase
reputation September pg. 32
By The Book Properly specing and maintaining
equipment, according to Adalberto Flores, greatly Down And Up The climb back to profitability has been
improves fleet operations at Transit Mixed Concrete steep at times, according to Tim Dschaak and Ken
Company February pg. 32 Kimberlin, but ANR Freight System is about to crest the
October pg. 28
Soft Sell Success for R.E. West, Inc., according to Bob
West, lies in gently persuading and proving conclusively Unconditional Guarantee The private fleet operation
to customers that it’s capabie of controlling maintenance of Fleming Companies, according to Wayne Lankford, is
INN iP ee hE pa i Caan We Re es March pg. 32 an essential element in satisfying the needs of over 4,800
retail customers November pg. 30
High Wire Carefully balancing a new emphasis on
truck-load carriage with steady equipment and maintenance Gradual Growth Rather than experience explosive
programs, according to David Black, is putting Lexington growth trends, according to Raymond Franco and Michael
Cartage in the center ring April pg. 32 Hale, Willis Shaw is heading toward long-term success by
tempering its expansion today December pg. 16
Trademark Performance When it absolutely, positively
has to be there, according to Jim Steffen, Federal Express FEATURED FLEETS
relies heavily on its people— and on the more than 30,000
vehicles it has on the road May pg. 26 Humble Success Though they may not shout about
it, the people of Arkansas Freightways are proud of
Burning Brightly At St. Johnsbury Trucking Company, what they’ve accomplished in eight years of oper-
Bob Powers and Bill Sanborn are employing a January pg. 28
management style that helps fan the flames of higher
revenues, lower costs and better equipment and maintenance Piping Hot So its stores can deliver to their
programs June pg. 28 customers’ kitchen tables, a highly efficient fleet at
Domino’s Pizza Distribution Corp. keeps the back burner
Highly Diversified 7 distribute a line of atmospheric January pg. 34
and industrial gases and welding supplies, according to
Robert Flesher, AGA Gas depends on a variety of productive Winning Combination § Efficient specs and _triea-
specialty vehicles July pg. 26 and-true management practices are reaping bene-
fits for E&L Transport, its customers and the
Setting The Pace From routinely keeping vehicles environment February pg. 40
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Index
A listing by category of feature
articles appearing in DES during 1991.
EQUIPMENT MANAGER OF THE MONTH clean to continually specing new equipment options, according
to Dan Chabiel, Kings County is staying in front of the
Classic Mix Proper specs in a variety of specialized competition August pg. 32
vehicles, according to William Reis, help The Coca-Cola
Bottling Company of New York remain one of the premier Class Act From any viewpoint, the Steelcase equipment
soft-drink bottlers in the world January pg. 18 and maintenance operation lives up to its showcase
reputation September pg. 32
By The Book Properly specing and maintaining
equipment, according to Adalberto Flores, greatly Down And Up The climb back to profitability has been
improves fleet operations at Transit Mixed Concrete steep at times, according to Tim Dschaak and Ken
Company February pg. 32 Kimberlin, but ANR Freight System is about to crest the
October pg. 28
Soft Sell Success for R.E. West, Inc., according to Bob
West, lies in gently persuading and proving conclusively Unconditional Guarantee The private fleet operation
to customers that it’s capabie of controlling maintenance of Fleming Companies, according to Wayne Lankford, is
INN iP ee hE pa i Caan We Re es March pg. 32 an essential element in satisfying the needs of over 4,800
retail customers November pg. 30
High Wire Carefully balancing a new emphasis on
truck-load carriage with steady equipment and maintenance Gradual Growth Rather than experience explosive
programs, according to David Black, is putting Lexington growth trends, according to Raymond Franco and Michael
Cartage in the center ring April pg. 32 Hale, Willis Shaw is heading toward long-term success by
tempering its expansion today December pg. 16
Trademark Performance When it absolutely, positively
has to be there, according to Jim Steffen, Federal Express FEATURED FLEETS
relies heavily on its people— and on the more than 30,000
vehicles it has on the road May pg. 26 Humble Success Though they may not shout about
it, the people of Arkansas Freightways are proud of
Burning Brightly At St. Johnsbury Trucking Company, what they’ve accomplished in eight years of oper-
Bob Powers and Bill Sanborn are employing a January pg. 28
management style that helps fan the flames of higher
revenues, lower costs and better equipment and maintenance Piping Hot So its stores can deliver to their
programs June pg. 28 customers’ kitchen tables, a highly efficient fleet at
Domino’s Pizza Distribution Corp. keeps the back burner
Highly Diversified 7 distribute a line of atmospheric January pg. 34
and industrial gases and welding supplies, according to
Robert Flesher, AGA Gas depends on a variety of productive Winning Combination § Efficient specs and _triea-
specialty vehicles July pg. 26 and-true management practices are reaping bene-
fits for E&L Transport, its customers and the
Setting The Pace From routinely keeping vehicles environment February pg. 40
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On A Roll Roadway Tire Company’s dedication to Straight Talk A no-nonsense approach to specs and
keeping tires on the road and off the scrap pile is maintenance is extending trailer life and reducing operating
adding up to more than just miles for Roadway costs for Mitchell November pg. 38
Express March pg. 47
People Power For State Transportation and its sister
Drawing A Bead Working to lower its operating ratio, companies, a productive and efficient staff is the heart of
SilverEagle Transport is narrowing its sights on equipment a diversified and growing operation . . December pg. 23
and maintenance improvements April pg. 44
Keeping Pace By Diversifying and expanding its
transportation operations, Lynden, Inc. has weathered a
High Mileage Standard Forwarding counts on premium century of changes in economics and in the needs of its
engine oil and driver skills to keep its tractors running for customers December pg. 26
nearly one million miles
Home Run Jn Midland, TX, a fleet management team is SPECIAL FEATURES
scoring big with specialized vehicles for a variety of
municipal operations
Shaping Up New and pending clean air, clean water
and resource recovery laws, according to experts at
The Right Mix Art M&M Distributors, the fleet is ATA’s Engineering Department, will have a_ pro-
speced for an optimum combination of style and found impact on fleet vehicle and maintenance
substance May pg. 54 operations February pg. 47
Worthy Vessels With vehicles as durable and reliable Favorable Outcome A study of the Turner Proposal
as the boats they haul, MarineXPRESS is navigating in suggests its adoption would lower fleet costs and reduce
favorable winds June pg. 62 highway damage February pg. 57
Adding Up For Chemical Leaman Tank Lines, opting to No Gimmicks During a cross-country fuel econ-
repower and refurbish its entire tractor fleet is proving to omy test, a Peterbilt 372 concept vehicle averaged 10.49
be the right decision February pg. 62
Posting Notice After trading its company-owned fleet Double Vision For the fleets of Bulk Materials, Inc.,
forf ull-service lease units, Murry’s, Inc. is finding that all BMI Tire & Retreading takes both retreader’s and fleet’s
the signs are pointing to lower costs and happier, more eye views of tire needs March pg. 54
productive drivers July pg. 38
On A Roll Roadway Tire Company’s dedication to
Trailblazer Over many miles, proven and new technologies keeping tires on the road and off the scrap pile is
are helping Hartco haul the mail more efficiently than ever adding up to more than just miles for Roadway
August pg. 40 Express March pg. 47
Fit And Trim By taking a healthy approach to new High Anxiety With the right attitude, Ryder Truck Rental
technologies, Jolliff Transportation is getting in shape for is taking the apprehension out of warranty management
the future August pg. 45 and replacing it with maintenance data that helps produce
better vehicles March pg. 64
Power Source Relying on its expertise, Detroit Edison’s
Central Motor Transportation department is proving to be Becoming A Better Manager Looking closely
a strong competitor for the maintenance business of in- at personality traits, according to one expert, can
house customers September pg. 42 help equipment managers improve their per-
formance April pg. 51
Taking The Field =T ruckway Leasing is covering all
the bases with a team approach to customer 1991 Specifications Our yearly listing of manufacturers’
service September pg. 47 specs: Trucks, Engines, Transmissions, Rear Axles, Clutches,
Drivelines and Powertrain Lubricants . . . . April pg. 69
No Stone Unturned From automatic transmissions to
closed beverage bodies, the fleet at Sparkletts exhausts all Question And Answer According to a DES survey,
possibilities to spec the safest and most durable delivery fleets are basically happy with the performance of today’s
vehicles September pg. 53 motor oils. High levels of brand and supplier loyalty are
also reported
Making The Most with a fuel management program
helping to control fuel costs, Bud Meyer Truck Lines is Pumping Efficiency 4 number of products and services
also looking to electronic engines to reduce expenses for are available to help fleets better manage fuel purchasing
diesel October pg. 39 and dispensing operations May pg. 48
ice.
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Leading Common Carrier Report mm 1990, higher Two-Way Street: How everyone can benefit from new
levels of equipment productivity and cost efficiency were technologies. By Elios Pascual, Mack Trucks,
evident for 63 carriers providing linehaul data and 92 August pg. 28
companies reporting on combined P&D and over-the-road
operations June pg. 39 The Truck And Trailer Market Environment
By Peter Toja, Economic Consulting and Planing,
Sorting It Out A DES survey shows equipment September pg. 30
managers who combine data on vehicle maintenance and
specification are reaping the benefits of reduced operating The Customer-Supplier Alliance: A Quality
expenses June pg. 67 Improvement Approach. By Larry Miller, Ruan
Transportation Management Systems . . . October pg. 26
Mixed Bag As part of an on-going effort to gauge
different aspects of fleet management, DES readers report Brave New World By Robert S. Oswald, Robert Bosch
an increased selection of vehicle models allows them to Corporation November pg. 26
increase equipment utilization and to tailor replacement
cycles to the truck and its application. . . . July pg. 40
Training Challenges For The Future By Bonne
Karim, United States Postal Service . . December pg. 12
Fooling Mother Nature? No one’s done it yet, but the
right combination of winterizing products and techniques _ INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
is getting vehicles through frosty weather without a
sweat September pg. 59
The Right Stuff Efficiently speced and operated in real
world test conditions, three Kenworth T600As post high
Becoming A Better Manager Understanding different fuel economy figures January pg. 41
personality styles, according to one expert, can lead
to better relationships in fleet shop environ-
Behind The Wheel Jn a true-to-life scenario, the latest
ments October pg. 64
technology from Professional TruckDriving Simulators helps
drivers hone their on-road driving and decision making
Working Together Wabash National’s Jerry Ehrlich January pg. 47
discusses how fleets, OEMs and suppliers can join forces
to develop better trailer products . . . . November pg. 44
Shaping Up New and pending clean air, clean water
and resource recovery laws, according to experts at
Living With Electronics im a DES roundtable, ATA’s Engineering Department, will have a_ profound
five fleet managers and an expert from ATA discuss the impact on_ fleet vehicle and maintenance
pros and cons of electronic vehicle and _ shop operations February pg. 47
technologies November pg. 48
Unexpected Benefits According to some equipment
~ ... SOUNDING BOARD .
managers, the decision to spec ABS is easier when
performance is better than anticipated . February pg. 53
The Primary Tools Of Fleet Efficiency By Kenneth
F. Smith, Ford Truck Operations January pg. 16
Favorable Outcome A study of the Turner Proposal
suggests its adoption would lower fleet costs and reduce
A Time For Action By RJ. Stegemeier, Unocal highway damage February pg. 57
Corporation February pg. 28
No Gimmicks During a cross-country fuel economy
Double Bonus: O&fficient tire use and scrap tire test, a Peterbilt 372 concept vehicle averaged i0.49
management can benefit fleets and the environment. February pg. 62
By Asa Sharp, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Com-
March pg. 28
One Stop Shopping By continually updating programs
and products, Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service
Everyone Profits From Safe Driving By 7.w. Centers are offering fleets a full range of tires, retreads
Scheuermann, Caterpillar, Inc. Engine and services March pg. 61
Division April pg. 28
Plugging In TMC unveils a new Recommended Practice
Far From Over By John Young, United Parcel for standarizing vehicle electronic system diagnostic
Service May pg. 22 equipment April pg. 50
Road Map By Charles R. Jaynes, Central Freight Family Tradition §F reightliner’s new Business Class
June pg. 24 medium-duty vehicles are designed and built with a Class
8 heritage April pg. 56
When Is The Best Time To Invest? By Dieter
Zetsche, Freightliner Corporation July pg. 22 Technology Showcase Reports on recent product
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introductions from Bandag, Horton, Michelin, Eaton, ITI Pioneering Spirit Up to ten years ago, forward-
and Navistar April pg. 64 thinking fleets and suppliers were showing that 10 MPG
was just over the horizon October pg. 60
Oil For The 1990s The CF-4 service classification from
API designates oils for use in low-emissions diesel
For The Future Roadway Express begins a
engines
one-year test of liquefied natural gas-powered
vehicles October pg. 63
Finding An Alternative As government legislators
debate a National Energy Policy, one fleet continues testing
Treasure Chest Research by Rockwell reveals a wealth
alternate fuels for tomorrow’s trucks May pg. 46
of information about trailer trends . . . November pg. 45
Streamlining Vehicles And Maintenance Navistar
Living With Electronics im a DES roundtable,
offers International EEV+ trucks and its Team 2000
five fleet managers and an expert from ATA discuss
computerized maintenance system June pg. 14
the pros and cons of electronic vehicle and shop
Versatile Lineup UD Trucks for 1992 sport six-cylinder technologies November pg. 48
engines as well as heavy-duty components . . June pg. 16
Money In The Bank The value of a warranty, according
Latest Listings Hino Diesel Trucks for 1992 fit a to panelists at a TMC mini-technical session, lies in
variety of uses and are powered by higher torque effective and efficient methods for reviewing failures and
engines June pg. 18 filing claims December pg. 30
Boosting Performance Jsuzu truck models now feature Tough Competitors The newest versions of C aterpillar’s
engines that improve performance and comply with federal 3306 and 3406 diesel engines offer enhanced
emissions standards June pg. 19 responsiveness and fuel economy with reduced exhaust
emissions December pg. 32
Brighter Ideas Lighting system suppliers are busy
refining existing products, as well as developing new NEW TECHNOLOGIES
technologies for the future July pg. 43
Made In The U.S.A. Built in Ohio, the new Volvo FE
Introduced At I.T.S. New products, services and features a world-class cab, a Class 8 chassis and several
updates from manufacturers announced at the 199] Class 7 powertrain options January pg. 44
International Trucking Show August pg. 51
Behind The Wheel im a true-to-life scenario, the latest
Start To Finish From design to disposal, Goodyear’s technology from Professional TruckDriving Simulators helps
all encompassing Constant Performance System is
drivers hone their on-road driving and decision making
geared to help fleets maximize tire value and control tire skills January pg. 47
August pg. 60
Unexpected Benefits According to some
Adding It Up Peterbilt shows how both large and small
equipment managers, the decision to spec ABS is
modifications to the tractor and trailer can produce better
easier when performance is better than antici-
than 10-MPG performance October pg. 46
February pg. 53
Looking Ahead Two modified Kenworth tractors, sporting
One Stop Shopping By continually updating programs
equipment that may soon be found on production vehicles,
and products, Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service
top 11 MPG October pg. 50
Centers are offering fleets a full range of tires, retreads
and services March pg. 61
Rounding The Bend After reaching the 8 MPG mark
two years ago, Ford plans to come up on 10 MPG in the
Technology Showcase Reports on recent product
near future October pg. 52
introductions from Bandag, Horton, Michelin, Eaton, ITI
and Navistar April pg. 64
Then And Now Jn recent tests and with a concept tractor
built six years ago, Volvo GM shows that 10 MPG is closer
Technology Roundup New products and services
than ever before October pg. 54
introduced at the Mid-America Trucking Show from Grote
Manufacturing, Rockwell International, Ford Motor Co.,
Cashing IN With a long history of development to bank Jacobs Vehicle Equipment Co., Fruehauf Trailer Corp.,
on, Navistar International continues to work on more fuel Koneta Rubber Co., Double Eagle Industries, Western Star
efficient vehicles October pg. 56 Trucks, Menasha Corp., HUPP Mobile Products, Oshkosh
Trailers, Nordine Products International and Neilly Canvas
Tweaking And Testing Freightliner continues wind- Goods Co
tunnel testing of ideas and devices to further improve fleet
MPG averages October pg. 58
Oil For The 1990s The CF-4 service classification from
JANUARY 1992/DES 49
API designates oils for use in low-emissions diesel responsiveness and fuel economy with reduced exhaust
engines May pg. 39 emissions December pg. 32
Streamlining Vehicles And Maintenance Navistar NEW TRUCKS AND ENGINES
offers International EEV+ trucks and its Team 2000
computerized maintenance system June pg. 14 Made in the U.S.A. Built in Ohio, the new Volvo FE
features a world-class cab, a Class 8 chassis and several
Versatile Lineup UD Trucks for 1992 sport six-cylinder Class 7 powertrain options. ...... January pg. 44
engines as well as heavy-duty components . . June pg. 16
Ole Freightliner conventionals join a new family of
Latest Listings Hino Diesel Trucks for 1992 fit a Mexican trucks February pg. 64
variety of uses and are powered by higher torque
engines June pg. 18 Family Tradition §F reightliner’s new Business Class
medium-duty vehicles are designed and built with a Class
Boosting Performance Jsuzu truck models now feature 8 heritage April pg. 56
engines that improve performance and comply with federal
emissions standards June pg. 19 Streamlining Vehicles And Maintenance Navistar
offers International EEV+ trucks and its Team 2000
Brighter Ideas Lighting system suppliers are busy computerized maintenance system June pg. 14
refining existing products, as well as developing new
technologies for the future July pg. 42 Versatile Lineup UD Trucks for 1992 sport six-cylinder
engines as well as heavy-duty components . . June pg. 16
Trailblazer Over many miles, proven and new technologies
are helping Hartco haul the mail more efficiently than ever Latest Listings Hino Diesel Trucks for 1992 fit a variety
August pg. 40
of uses and are powered by higher torque
CHIPS Fo nls Fes ae era ogee ot ees June pg. 18
Fit And Trim By taking a healthy approach to new
technologies, Jolliff Transportation is getting in shape for
Boosting Performance /suzu truck models now feature
the future August pg. 45
engines that improve performance and comply with federal
CHISSIONS SIGHHOVES... 5k8 a.wh June pg. 19
Introduced At I.T.S. New products, services and
updates from manufacturers announced at the 199]
All In The Family Peterbilt’s new ‘‘Aero-Enhanced”’
International Trucking Show August pg. 51
377A/E conventional has strong ties to its roots and
sets the stage for a new generation of tractors as
1.7.8. Roundup ’91 DES presents new technologies November pg. 52
displayed at the annual International Trucking
August pg. 62
Tough Competitors 7hre newest versions of
Caterpillar’s 3306 and 3406 diesel engines offer enhanced
For The Future Roadway Express begins a one- responsiveness and fuel economy with reduced exhaust
year test of liquefied natural gas-powered emissions December pg. 32
vehicles October pg. 63
MAINTENANCE MEETINGS
Living With Electronics im a DES roundtable,
five fleet managers and an expert from ATA discuss
Similar But Different Although equipment and
the pros and cons of electronic vehicle and shop
operating conditions are not the same, the European
technologies November pg. 48
Transport Maintenance Council often wrestles with
many of the same issues heard here in the U.S. at
Touch Of A Button With Cummins Engine Company’s LIVI TRECTNGS? 6-55 sd 30-3. Ah we March pg. 71
Celect RoadRelay system, fleet managers and drivers can
have fingertip access to information about electronic engine
Plugging In TMC unveils a new Recommended Practice
and vehicle operation November pg. 56
for standarizing vehicle electronic system diagnostic
equipment April pg. 50
Three In One Kysor’s new electronic temperature
control module integrates three functions in a_ single
TMC Update sessions on environmental issues, warranty
November pg. 58
recovery and bar codes were highlighted at TMC’s summer
Early Warning Qualcomm demonstrates satellite meeting August pg. 70
transmission of electronic system diagnostic
information November pg. 58 Money In The Bank The value ofa warranty, according
to panelists at a TMC mini-technical session, lies in
Tough Competitors he newest versions of Caterpillar’s effective and efficient methods for reviewing failures and
3306 and 3406 diesel engines offer enhanced filing claims December pg. 30
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