Bearing failures are less common than fastener-related separations, 26% compared to 65%, say several investigative reports on wheel separations. Photo: Jim Park The causes of wheel separation are well known. They include bearing failures; loose, broken, or missing...
Extended replacement cycles for short-term capital expenditure savings often have the unintended consequence of resulting in greater long-term expenses. Typically, assets with higher capitalized costs will be kept in service for longer lifecycles, especially if those...
Open-deck or platform trailers are a cargo conveyance. But because those trailers are also the device to which the cargo is secured for transport, they in fact become part of the cargo securement system. The stake pockets, pipe spools, winch rails, chain pockets,...
Like-for-like replacement tire prices for passenger cars increased 5-10% in calendar-year 2017 compared to 2016. A key reason is the increase in OEM automobile wheel diameters, which has driven up the price of fleet replacement tires, primarily because the larger the...
