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THE ALL NEW THE ALL NEWSTAR WESTERN WESTERN 49X STAR 49X A FULLY LOADED VOCATIONAL MACHINE WWW MWSMAG COM OCTOBER 2020 THE ALL NEW 49X H I G H L A N D S P U B L I C AT I O N S 312 LORNA SQUARE With the all new 49X Western Star might have created the best vocational truck ever built BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA 35216 LONG LIVE TOUGH Legendary Durability Easy Upfit Best in Class Safety Proven Powertrain Options Superior Operator Comfort PRSRT PRSRT STD STD US US POSTAGE POSTAGE PAID PAID BOLINGBROOK BOLINGBROOK IL IL PERMIT PERMIT 577 577
THE ALL NEW THE ALL NEWSTAR WESTERN WESTERN 49X STAR 49X A FULLY LOADED VOCATIONAL MACHINE WWW MWSMAG COM OCTOBER 2020 THE ALL NEW 49X H I G H L A N D S P U B L I C AT I O N S 312 LORNA SQUARE With the all new 49X Western Star might have created the best vocational truck ever built BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA 35216 LONG LIVE TOUGH Legendary Durability Easy Upfit Best in Class Safety Proven Powertrain Options Superior Operator Comfort PRSRT PRSRT STD STD US US POSTAGE POSTAGE PAID PAID BOLINGBROOK BOLINGBROOK IL IL PERMIT PERMIT 577 577
THE ALL NEW THE ALL NEWSTAR WESTERN WESTERN 49X STAR 49X A FULLY LOADED VOCATIONAL MACHINE WWW MWSMAG COM OCTOBER 2020 THE ALL NEW 49X H I G H L A N D S P U B L I C AT I O N S 312 LORNA SQUARE With the all new 49X Western Star might have created the best vocational truck ever built BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA 35216 LONG LIVE TOUGH Legendary Durability Easy Upfit Best in Class Safety Proven Powertrain Options Superior Operator Comfort PRSRT PRSRT STD STD US US POSTAGE POSTAGE PAID PAID BOLINGBROOK BOLINGBROOK IL IL PERMIT PERMIT 577 577
16CONNECT WITH US on Twitter (@mwsmag) and Facebook at www.facebook.com/modernworktruck26 32WESTERN STAR 49XVOCATIONAL MACHINEINDUSTRY NEWS ................................6INDUSTRY INSIGHT ........................... 12PRODUCT SHOWCASE ......................44IN EVERY ISSUEISUZUThe Isuzu N-Series is the brand’s undisputed Class 3-5 workhorse.www.isuzucv.comOCTOBER 2020HEAVY-DUTY SHOWCASE: WESTERN STAR 49X PREVIEWLANDSCAPE EQUIPMENTFIND YOUR MATCHWWW.MWSMAG.COMSTEPS TO SUCCEEDWHAT FLEETS SHOULD CONSIDERCOOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCEUSE PROPER AF/CWESTERN STAR 49XTHE ALL-NEW PREVIEWINSIDE THIS ISSUEOCTOBER 2020 VOL-5 NO-10LIGHT-DUTYSHOWCASECOVER CARGO, STORE ENERGYUSE A TERRAVIS TONNEAU COVERTIPS FOR FALL CAR CARE .................. 46MEDIUM-DUTYHEAVY-DUTY SHOWCASEWESTERN STAR 49X ......................16The all-new previewPREP FOR SNOW9 TIPS FOR FLEET OWNERSHEAVY-DUTYUPFIXLANDSCAPE EQUIPMENT ...................20Find your matchOPERATIONSSTEPS TO SUCCEED .......24What fleets should consider: Part 1MAINTENANCECOOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE ..............34Use proper AF/C
OPERATIONSCOPING WITH COVID-19 ....................................................... 22 TECHNOLOGYGAME-CHANGING TELEMATICS TECHNOLOGY ........................28 SAFETYHIRING AND REWARDING TRUCK DRIVING HEROES ................40 preparation haunt you on future projects. Let us Our UpFix piece this month features landscape success with Spireon who joins us this month with the Jade Brasher EditorEDITOR’S NOTE2822www.mwsmag.com DONNA CAMPBELL Editor in Chiefdonna@mwsmag.com JADE BRASHER Editorjade@mwsmag.comRANDY MOON Arandym@mwsmag.comVAL CARRIER val@mwsmag.comGARY BARKER gary@mwsmag.comTIM O’HARA tim.ohara@mwsmag.comLISA AVERY lisa@mwsmag.comCRISTELA TSCHUMY SETH SAUNDERS INGRID BERKY Modern WorkTruck Solutions jade@mwsmag.com. 205.380.2048CHRIS GARMONCFO DONNA CAMPBELLVP, Editorialwww.highlandspublications.com TIM GARMONCEORUSSELL HADDOCKPresidentTONYA BROWNINGVice President40Talk soon! Jade
MODERN WORKTRUCK SOLUTIONS WWW.MWSMAG.COM OCTOBER 20206INDUSTRY NEWSElectric vehicles onto its platform. Fluid Truck, a truck and www.fluidtruck.com.Kenworth and PacLease announce a special introductory haul operations. For more, visit www.kenworth.com.capacity and an array of standard features that deliver convenience, safety, and ease for drivers. One of the exclusive partnership with CURT trailer hitches. For drivers are unsurpassed.The trailer also comes loaded with premium standard
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MODERN WORKTRUCK SOLUTIONS WWW.MWSMAG.COM OCTOBER 2020INDUSTRY INSIGHTBRIAN LARWIGStreamline Last-mile Delivery Operations years of experience in transportation automation, decision assist, and Prior to that, I worked at UPS on solution teams. and Applications for Professional to serve the entire commercial Over the past 18 months full-service development platform data and functionality. These APIs custom places. A part of that launch included our YOU’VE GOT A LOT ON YOUR PLATE; IT’S TIME TO EMPTY
OCTOBER 2020 WWW.MWSMAG.COM MODERN WORKTRUCK SOLUTIONS providers can automate real-time conditions like traffic and weather, as custom workflows and forms, capture that drivers can easily use and streamlined. They can also send electronic manifests with line-level detail and delivery instructions. On the road, we provide last-mile into account commercial roadway restrictions and allowances for driver safety and compliance as well as voice- • delivery time windows for on-time performance• • routes and manifests to drivers; send delivery instructions; • failures and/or provide customers status updates• delivery performance . can monitor routes, retrieve dynamic ETAs, stay ahead of any service failures, and track live weather and • needs• • • customers datadefined commercial location data that other map providers do not offer, such as: • • arrival, departure. etc.• and amenitiesWe also have tools that customers share custom location and route and location data and innovative to solve the needs of commercial fleets, shippers, and delivery and more.Our core areas of expertise include: developer tools, driver apps, and FOR MORE INFORMATIONBrian Larwig leads the Strategy team at Trimble MAPS. Find out more, visit www.maps.trimble.com. Appian Daily Planner allows users to easily evaluate their daily routes to ensure customer service goals are met and identify potential areas for improvement.
THE ALL NEW THE ALL NEWSTAR WESTERN WESTERN 49X STAR 49X A FULLY LOADED VOCATIONAL MACHINE WWW MWSMAG COM OCTOBER 2020 THE ALL NEW 49X H I G H L A N D S P U B L I C AT I O N S 312 LORNA SQUARE With the all new 49X Western Star might have created the best vocational truck ever built BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA 35216 LONG LIVE TOUGH Legendary Durability Easy Upfit Best in Class Safety Proven Powertrain Options Superior Operator Comfort PRSRT PRSRT STD STD US US POSTAGE POSTAGE PAID PAID BOLINGBROOK BOLINGBROOK IL IL PERMIT PERMIT 577 577
16HEAVY-DUTY WORKTRUCK SHOWCASEHEAVY-DUTY WORKTRUCK SHOWCASE
A FULLY LOADED VOCATIONAL MACHINEBy Jade BrasherWestern Star 49X Preview
18HEAVY-DUTY WORKTRUCK SHOWCASEIon hold. Fortunately, many some even more than they were this and thanks to the determination of midst of a difficult year.Western Star launched a new truck last month: the Western some Western Star executives, innovative, and impressive features Read my preview ahead, and stay BUILT TO WORKfor vocational applications and features an improved aftertreatment manual transmissions. Western Star Assurance suite of safety systems.The Vocational Series is new for features of the transmission include Power Launch provides drivers with powerful takeoffs while is the most innovative feature of situations. Samantha Parlier, VP vocational market development, CORE STRENGTHa frame made specifically for vocational applications. The new C-channel frame reinforcements mounted equipment, Western Star added multiple parent rail front frame extensions. And innovations is encountered. Detroit's new DT12-V transmission
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OCTOBER 2020 WWW.MWSMAG.COM MODERN WORKTRUCK SOLUTIONS areas that could use some improved efficiencies to reduce costs. Step 1: Audit all processes around the major and asset overhead. Step 2: Identify if or control it. Step 3decrease month over month. Below are some of the specifics for • While the cost of fuel those costs even more. Fleets can monitor vehicle idle times, which will reduce fuel and maintenance way to use less fuel. With limited desperate. This increases the risk fuel cards with GPS data can information as well as the amount of fuel purchased. For example, if vehicle can hold, someone may company vehicles. • electronic maintenance schedule with automatic reminders, fleets can ensure that preventive or overlooked with limited fleet staff at headquarters or the yard. ensure that drivers share vehicle defects with maintenance teams immediately. If fleets receive vehicle into maintenance in a timely fashion can limit downtime. to rely on drivers to notify them when their vehicles need service. maintenance costs and keep vehicles safe to operate. • GPS data to compare timecards to actual time worked will allow routes and the amount of time coronavirus situation. pandemic. Businesses should let to ensure employees and customers content around what people can do at home in lieu of services, such as quick customers need those services once the pandemic ends.FOR MORE INFORMATIONFind out more, visit www.gpsinsight.com. MCS is bringing the construction industry together again with its Virtual Fall Expo! FREE VIRTUAL EVENTLIVE CHAT OR VIDEO WITH EXHIBITORSDOWNLOAD LITERATURE/BROCHURESSEE PRODUCT VIDEOS/DEMOS Attend safely from your home or office on your smartphone or laptop.REGISTER T O DAY! highlandspublications.com/virtual-expo-register/VIRTUAL XPMODERN CONTRACTOR SOLUTIONS VIRTUAL FALL EXPO 2020FALL 202011.17.2020 | 10a—4p_CST
OPERATIONSAs the pandemic continues and the FUEL CARDSto pay each time they refuel. When showers, free coffee, laundry time, purchased in advance. on fuel card transactions and cash advances. When the company started opportunity to connect with drivers ahead of time and discuss potential a constant focus for the industry, fuel cards prove not only cost effective, There is also increased transparency MAINTENANCEAnother step fleets should keep top of mind is preventive maintenance. usual so that critical supplies made it to take this time to ensure you review preventive maintenance schedules, as fleet, service frequency may need predetermined maintenance schedule Fuel Cards, Preventive Maintenance, and Safety MeasuresSPIREON’S 10 STEPS FLEETS CAN TAKE TO SUCCEED: PART 1 By Reza Hemmati
OCTOBER 2020 WWW.MWSMAG.COM MODERN WORKTRUCK SOLUTIONS someone on the team that can interpret it correctly and turn it into to schedule maintenance.now can mean fleets avoid unplanned SAFETYand vehicle safety is paramount. Fleets that take care of potential riAlso, as fleets look to revisit, revamp, or revise safety operations to consider the amount of time periods of time. Fleets should consider place to ensure their health and safety. the pandemic will last, it is important measures will ensure your fleet is on the path to success.ABOUT THE AUTHOR Reza Hemma is vice president of product management at Spireon. For more insights on what steps your company can take to succeed post COVID, watch Spireon’s webinar, “Top 10 Steps Fleets Can Take Now to Succeed Post-COVID.” Find out more, visit www.spireon.com.
TECHNOLOGYSometimes fleet vehicles need to provide power for more than just And if so, why waste it on tools and into the air. For those whose workload requires extra power here and there, smarter source of power.owners to download an app on their smartphone, or that it requires a from its operator to work efficiently. No, what makes this power source truck industry its new tonneau covers equipped with solar panels to capture SMART & PRACTICALThe TerraVis (pronounced terra-pack, Worksport provides one unit only to unclip the unit from its station and carry it to the work area to power ready to use when they return.efficiency are easier on the environment cover. It keeps tools and materials safe from the elements and secure HOW DID IT STARTThe idea for the TerraVis tonneau Store Solar Energy in Your Tonneau CoverIT’S POSSIBLE WITH TERRAVISSolar-charging of primary vehicle batterySolar-charging cover with high efficiency solar cellsModular lithium ion battery units with est. 24kW powerMobile charging pack with 110V AC power inverterCharging racklight-duty feature
OCTOBER 2020 WWW.MWSMAG.COM MODERN WORKTRUCK SOLUTIONS Steve Rossi, Worksport CEO and TerraVis inventor says the idea started there. Power sources were contractors drive a truck, and often AVAILABILITYSteven Rossi says the TerraVis system will start with pickup trucks pickups. The company has plans to commercial, or even marine. Rossi for work vans and trailers next year; The TerraVis tonneau system WHAT’S TO COME“Ninety percent of the US one day soon.North America is too weak to fast-office and invest in a more practical, smarter power solution.FOR MORE INFORMATIONFind out more about WorkSport and the TerraVis system, visit www.goterravis.com.
TECHNOLOGYGame-changing Telematics TechnologyHOW TELETRAC NAVMAN USES AI TO IMPROVE FLEET BUSINESSPdata for the umpteenth time you know stem from fleet vehicles, it from an increase of fuel use due past month, and then when you do Telematics systems have likely your fleet operations are now mostly sent reminders when maintenance dark side to telematics systems. An All telematics systems can track. With it, Teletrac Navman wants to WHAT IS TN360Teletrac Navman found that fleet data on their own. Therefore, the platform. This platform does so much more than capture data. It uses from the vehicle, driver, sensors, and cameras crunch the data into an science. The platform is user friendly and presents data in a way that everyone can understand. WHAT DOES IT DOwhich fleet vehicles are active, filter
The TN360 homepage provides a quick, easy-to-use view of what matters most: active vehicles, on-duty drivers, and alerts that need to be addressed. Monitor business efficiency in real time. TN360 Insights uses natural language search functions providing users the ability to simply ask the system questions about their business efficiency. No need to spend time analyzing data—quickly turn data into decisions. driver/asset issues such as location, moment. A real-time, live view from down to the second.example, the camera can detect road the road that indicate how far the vehicle is from a potential impact. determine if a driver is distracted, and whether the driver is distracted the camera determines a distraction, where their drivers exceeded circumstances or a particular trip.TRIP INFORMATIONThe new Teletrac Navman system safety, proximity, and maps. The trips each and every trip of the drivers and
TECHNOLOGYmaintenance call was too short, for there is a trend of constant overtime into this to assess for issues that are customer, most-frequented customers, or simply the yard and maintenance Finally, the trip summary shows any could lead to necessary maintenance. This includes speed data and altitude to determine if there is wear and cause of any potential issue or the We mentioned that many telematics Navman is no exception. The company All of this creates a convenient, eliminates paper waste, customer-to-employee contact, and saves time. Using the power of AI, the customizable analytics dashboards in TN360 provide a quick hotspot snapshot of what matters most in real time, easily turning data into impactful decisions. TN360 provides a real-time view into all deployed assets enabled with an AI-powered smart dashcam, allowing you to be in the passenger seat of every vehicle in your fleet at once. The Drone View function in TN360 allows you to launch a ‘virtual drone’ to follow a vehicle in real time. Get immediate visibility into that vehicle’s location and trip summary. Viewing your fleet through the lens of a safety manager is made easy in TN360. Click on any vehicle under the safety tab and get a real-time view of all safety incidents as they happen.
THE ALL NEW THE ALL NEWSTAR WESTERN WESTERN 49X STAR 49X A FULLY LOADED VOCATIONAL MACHINE WWW MWSMAG COM OCTOBER 2020 THE ALL NEW 49X H I G H L A N D S P U B L I C AT I O N S 312 LORNA SQUARE With the all new 49X Western Star might have created the best vocational truck ever built BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA 35216 LONG LIVE TOUGH Legendary Durability Easy Upfit Best in Class Safety Proven Powertrain Options Superior Operator Comfort PRSRT PRSRT STD STD US US POSTAGE POSTAGE PAID PAID BOLINGBROOK BOLINGBROOK IL IL PERMIT PERMIT 577 577
MAINTENANCEPkeeps you safe and helps preserve the resilience of your truck equipment. work-ready trucks, commercial snowplows, and service parts help all season landscapers and contractors the year. Read ahead for some snow season preparation tips to help plan for the winter.1the health of your plow and truck. Keep an eye open for typical season such as cracks in the framework of your plow, the plow veh humidity, condensation can quickly There are many fasteners on your plow and vehicle of these fasteners is recommended refer to your plow manual for the torque specifications. a few pre-season checks. You should connections and plow connections are coat your electrical connections with hydraulic components can save you time and money down the road. Before each use you should look at Inspect all hoses for leaks and carry an additional quart or two of hydraulic fluid for your plow.6necessary will prevent any unnecessary Prepping for Snow Season9 TIPS FROM MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENTmedium-duty feature
OCTOBER 2020 WWW.MWSMAG.COM MODERN WORKTRUCK SOLUTIONS need while on the road. Whether your spreader the roads. Never store salt or any corrosive material in your spreader for extended periods of time as it for proper tension, then inspect and 8recommended that you replace your 9 • • First Aid kit• Blankets • Road flares• • Spare hoses• Ice melt• Spare fuses• Hydraulic fluid• A tow strap• A sturdy shovel• Sand or cat littersnow and ice season.FOR MORE INFORMATIONFind out more, visit www.monroetruck.com.CHECKLIST
MAINTENANCEFvehicle is just a means to an end, On the other hand, heavy-duty truck their vehicles, and most have a depth rival that of a world-class Formula 1 or NASCAR crew chiefs. Like crew chiefs, who are intimately familiar with and level of care for the tools of their trade. While many car drivers may effort to ensure their vehicles are example, the controlled atmosphere the performance of NOAT AF/Cs.can cost the operator as much as trucks are kept off the road due to NEW PROCESSalloys and reinforced plastics replaced How to Optimize Cooling System PerformanceSELECTING THE PROPER AF/C IS THE KEY By Colin Dilley
OCTOBER 2020 WWW.MWSMAG.COM MODERN WORKTRUCK SOLUTIONS fleet operator compared to heavier, systems, if not protected correctly, are forms of corrosion, heat stress, new solders, fluxes, and elastomers that can react with NOAT coolants, reactions retain heat with upwards they are asked to work harder. All in all, the tolerances for operational the proper AF/C is more important NEW SOLUTIONOne proven solution is the erosion when compared to nitrite-heavy AF/C fluids.components immediately, which spots that can result from corrosion
MAINTENANCEwhich allows for implementation of a preventive maintenance schedule that can include service intervals hours of operation.• • Cooler operation for preservation of oil viscosity, which improves • older AF/C that is topped off with the new formulation, with NF OAT is to identify and implement an AF/C every precaution to ensure that when can deal with the aftereffects of the CAB process and the demands aluminum-component construction.ABOUT THE AUTHORColin Dilley, Ph.D., is the vice president of technology for Prestone Products Corporaon. Prestone manufactures and markets Prestone® and Prestone® Command®anfreeze/coolant and related products. For more than 90 years, Prestone has provided customers with high-quality products, including one of the leading brands of anfreeze/coolants. Find out more, visit www.prestonecommand.com.VIRTUALFALL 2020 XP11.17.2020 | 10a—4p_CSTSPONSORS: MODERN CONTRACTOR SOLUTIONS VIRTUAL FALL EXPO 2020MCS is bringing the construction industry together again with its Virtual Fall Expo! FREE VIRTUAL EVENTLIVE CHAT OR VIDEO WITH EXHIBITORSDOWNLOAD LITERATURE/BROCHURESSEE PRODUCT VIDEOS/DEMOSAttend safely from your home or office on your smartphone or laptop. REGISTER TODAY! highlandspublications.com/virtual-expo-register/
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SAFETYHiring and Rewarding Truck Driving HeroesOPERATING IN THE NEW NORMAL: PART 5
OCTOBER 2020 WWW.MWSMAG.COM MODERN WORKTRUCK SOLUTIONS Tcommercial transportation industry continues to adapt to clear, consistent, and effective how to eliminate visual, physical, safety while work rules are suspended. drivers for your vehicles. Whether drivers are due to increased shipper especially important as the Federal paramount your new drivers receive they feel well-equipped with skills to train drivers is with a video-you can help your new drivers learn and maintain skills. Ultimately, safer frequency, lower fuel consumption and operational costs, and ensure drivers return on investment as a result of improved driver safety and fewer driver recruitment and retention.No matter what type of incentive performance and compare it to a previous period or the output of other drivers. Performance metrics are also a important to their drivers. If fleets Ultimately, any driver incentive performance and retention in order to from reduced accidents, workers compensation payouts, insurance premiums, and more.FOR MORE INFORMATIONTo gain more insights on communicaon and coaching, download the eBook, “Coach Your Drivers to Safety and Success,” from SmartDrive. It can help make coaching part of your safety culture, measure your coaching eecveness, provide advanced analycs for coaching, and more. Find out more, visit www.smartdrive.net.
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