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The Future of Fuel Economy
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Online Maintenance Guide: The Life of a Truck
Managing a commercial truck fleet requires careful strategy. Every day, you have to make decisions about how to allocate resources, where to find new business, and what your trucks need to continue operating safely and efficiently. The over-forty years of knowledge in the commercial trucking industry have helped us develop solutions that maximize your cost-per-mile. […]
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Understanding Aerodynamic Drag and How It Impacts Your Truck
How much do you know about semi truck aerodynamics? If you have a truck fleet, it is very important that you understand the relationship between truck aerodynamics and fuel efficiency. Put simply, aerodynamic drag is a force on your truck that requires your truck to use energy to overcome it. That energy means unnecessary fuel […]
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Innovations that Put Fleets First
In 1946, Michelin introduced one of the most important advances in the transportation industry: the radial tire. While traditional tires featured cord plies that intersected diagonally, the radial tire added cord plies that cross the median axis at a 90-degree angle – resulting in better grip, resistance, and tread life. The radial tire created a […]
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Slower Driving Pays Big When It Comes to Improving Fleet Fuel Efficiency
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Internal Wheel-End Balancing: the Top Three Benefits Your Drivers Will Thank You For
Driver retention is one of the greatest challenges facing fleets today. With an industry-wide driver turnover rate of 95%, chances are you are already thinking about strategic ways to attract and retain drivers. You’re probably considering how to integrate ELDs, schedule home time, and pay drivers for the work they dedicate to your fleet – […]
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A Better Driver Experience to Support Retention
Driver Turnover and Shortage From an operational standpoint, the problem of driver turnover is too costly to ignore. In “Examining Driver Turnover and Retention in the Trucking Industry” by Harrison and Pierce, the average cost of losing one driver was estimated between $5,000 and $8,000. Fleet Owner found that the average driver turnover for the […]
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6 Ways to Decrease Aero Drag and Improve Truck Fuel Efficiency
If you have trucks as a big part of your business, you are no doubt always thinking of ways to get better fuel mileage. When it comes to truck aerodynamics, a major goal is to reduce drag. Reducing drag increases truck fuel economy, which can save you a great deal of money over the course […]
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How Reducing Truck Vibration Saves You on Fuel
If your business requires the regular use of trucks, fuel is one of your major expenses. Anything you can do to save fuel can make a big difference when it comes to your bottom line. One way of saving on fuel is considering ways to reduce truck vibration. Tractor-trailer vibration causes your truck to expend […]
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Voices of Our Customers: Hilco Transport and EQUAL FLEXX
At IMI, we work hard to deliver extra miles in extraordinary ways. After all, it’s in our mission statement. And we are proud to partner with Hilco Transport, Inc. to improve their fleet’s tire wear and fuel efficiency with the use of EQUAL FLEXX. Watch the video below to hear their story! Want […]
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A Quick Guide: Keeping the Wheels on the Bus Going ‘Round
As a manager of school bus maintenance, you’re responsible for some pretty precious cargo. On top of the strict safety standards from the state and federal level, you’re given tight budgets and face great demands. How do you maintain a healthy fleet of school buses without running out of money? Required School Bus Maintenance For […]
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Five Things to Know About Fuel Economy and Rolling Resistance
In today’s fast-paced world, fleet owners must be aware of the many factors that contribute to the success of an effective, cost-efficient fleet. Fuel economy, defined by the rate of fuel consumption by a vehicle in travel, plays an increasingly prevalent role in driving the long-term success of a demanding fleet. Particularly for larger, national […]
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Case Study: Progressive Fleet Looks for More Fuel Economy
A progressive, Midwest-based fleet with 340 trucks and 790 trailers was interested in improving its fuel economy and increasing tire life. With a focus on preventative maintenance and data-driven acceptance of new technology, the fleet decided to do a test on EQUAL FLEXX to determine if the internal balancing compound could improve fuel economy and […]
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In the Know: Five Topics Affecting Trucking
The beginning of 2017 has been a whirlwind of news – both international and domestic – and keeping all of these headlines straight can be a full-time job. We’ve tried to make it easy for you: here are five of the top trending topics in trucking industry news, and what you should know to stay […]
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New EPA Regulations: Changes for You and the Industry
The new EPA regulations to come out last month have many in the industry concerned about fuel consumption. According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. government has released new regulations requiring big trucks to lower carbon emissions by up to 25% and cut fuel use in the next decade. The Challenges Ahead Many large […]
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3 Significant Ways to Reduce Costs when Maintaining a Fleet
Maintaining a fleet is costly, and with fuel prices fluctuating constantly, keeping costs down while still performing at your peak can be difficult. We’ve scoured the web to find the top tips for you to reduce costs – without major initial investments or sacrificing productivity! INCREASE FUEL EFFICIENCY By increasing your fuel efficiency, you can […]
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EQUAL FLEXX Launches at Reifen
REIFEN MESSE BOOTH Last week, our team was on location hosting a booth at Reifen Messe in Essen, Germany. Reifen is the world’s largest trade fair for tires, featuring exhibitors from 43 countries and a variety of solutions for the tire industry, which provided a great multicultural experience for visitors and exhibitors alike. We hosted a […]
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IMI Ride and Drive Event – Experiencing Equal Flexx
With the launch of EQUAL FLEXX this week, IMI hosted a Ride and Drive event. Guests were asked to put our new product to the test and decide for themselves if they could feel the difference between a truck with unbalanced wheels and a truck with EQUAL FLEXX. The goal was to provide visitors the […]
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Fuel Efficiency Practices That Will Save Your Fleet Thousands
One of the largest variable costs for a commercial trucking fleet is fuel. Second only to labor costs, the amount of a fleet’s annual spending that goes towards keeping gas tanks full will often determine whether that fleet is a profitable or losing money. While the cost of fuel is a factor fleet managers have […]
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3 Easy Solutions that Keep Drivers Happy
The American Trucking Association estimates that annual driver turnover among long-haul commercial truck drivers nearly approaches 100%, according to a recent article on Forbes.com. Fleet managers find themselves scrambling to find drivers to meet demand, often spending beyond their budget to recruit and hire – only to see those same drivers leave for the competition. It’s a […]
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Get the Most Out of Wide Base Tires With EQUAL
An estimated 10-15 percent of commercial fleets use wide base tires to reduce vehicle weight, boost payload or save fuel. Fleets that make the move to wide base tires shed more than 700 pounds per vehicle and cut fuel use by up to 3 percent. Yet many fleets find wide base tires are prone to uneven tire wear, particularly when […]
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For Fuel Savings, Extend Tire Life
A recent article in Tires & Wheels, “What Fleets Expect From Their Tires,” examines the connection between extended tire mileage and fuel economy and offers good advice for improving both. The author notes that one of the best ways to improve fuel economy is to promote even tire wear. “Not only does early onset of […]
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Fleet Equipment Article Confirms Benefits of Balancing
The following article appeared in the August 2014 issue of Fleet Equipment. It contains excellent analysis of the relationship between commercial tire balancing and fuel economy. We hope you find it useful. A question of balance By Asa Sharp The issue of tire/wheel assembly balance has been debated for decades. Several significant changes have influenced these […]
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How to Get Better Fuel Economy out of Your Tires: What the TMC Says
Finding that magic combination of just the right equipment, maintenance and driving tactics to get the best mileage possible is more than a challenge—it’s an art. Accurate stats based on tests of the latest vehicles and equipment can help you be sure you’re investing your time and energy in the right strategies for better fuel […]
