IntelliTrans said that the recent service disruptions of Class 1 railroads has led to revenue losses and additional freight expenses for shippers. “Today, because of precision scheduled railroading (PSR) and the focus on improving Operating Ratio, railroads are struggling to handle increased volume as well as network disruptions,” said Ken Sherman, president of IntelliTrans. “Many in the rail business blame…
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Bridgestone Adds VSWAS 23.5R25 Size to OTR Snow Tire Line
Bridgestone Americas introduced the VSWAS 23.5R25 V-Steel Snow Wedge All Season tire, a size expansion to the Bridgestone Off-the-Road (OTR) line of radial snow tires. Designed for grader and loader applications, the VSWAS 23.5R25 provides excellent performance in deep snow with a tread pattern that reduces stone holdings without the need for studs or chains. The VSWAS 23.5R25 is also…
Read MoreMonitor Tanks, Pressure and Truckloads With BinCloud
BinCloud from BinMaster takes your inventory in bins, tanks, or silos and organizes it in one simple software. It does away with climbing vessels, manual measurements, and spreadsheets. Instead, get one log in to view current levels, place orders, and generate reports. New features in BinCloud make inventory management increasingly easier, intuitive and convenient. PropaneView enables LNG and NH3 tank…
Read MoreBKT Launches FL-695 Tire for Trailers
Within a company’s fleet, trailers play an essential role. Their tough task is to carry heavier and heavier loads on different terrains – on or off the road. Choosing the specific tires to fit trailers in a way that enhances the latter’s performance, increasing production efficiency, is obviously a crucial factor. As an attentive market observer, BKT has targeted users’…
Read MoreBKT Talks About the Weight of Tires and Quality
“It weighs more, so it is robust and will last longer.” Are we sure that this equation is real, that it truly works? Today, the technicians of BKT, one of the largest manufacturers of Off-Highway Tires (OTR) in the world, reveal the details and parameters that affect the weight of a tire. It is very common to hear that the…
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