Fluid leaks can be extremely costly and lead to large quantities of product wasted and extensive equipment downtime.  They can also lead to environmental issues, which can be even more costly and severely damage a company’s reputation. In addition to machine downtime, the price of leaking lubricants can quickly add up if the leaks are […]

By Mike Havenga, Vice President of Fuels for PetroChoice PetroChoice’s additive blending program begins October 15 and is scheduled to run through mid-March. Purchasing quality fuel is not the only component to experiencing a flawless season. There are several measures you can take to help keep your fleet in service and out of the shop. […]

Ford has announced it will recall almost 200 2017 and 2018 GT supercars over concerns the vehicles are leaking hydraulic fluid. According to reports, the leaks have occurred under the rear wing blocks of the vehicles.  Fluid leaking into the exhaust system could result in fire, with one such instance already reported in Germany.  No […]

Crude oil prices rose as the impending impact of Hurricane Michael has put a stop to some U.S. oil output in the gulf coast region. Crude futures rose 0.6 percent as concerns over the storm’s impact has cause production shutdowns in the oil rich region.  According to reports, production could drop as much as 19 […]

Construction spending rose slightly in the month of August, as government spending offset a slight decline in home building and non-residential construction. According to a report by the Department of Commerce, spending increased .1 percent, putting the seasonally adjusted annual rate at 1.32 trillion, down .4 percent from a record high in May.  Residential projects […]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced it will revise safety rules that prevent fully autonomous cars from driving on roads without steering wheels, pedals, mirrors and other equipment. According to reports, the NHTSA will seek to make changes to safety standards that some in the organization do no consider relevant for vehicles […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its national emphasis program after a spike in excavation and trench collapse. Under the updated program, OSHA will have inspectors record their findings in a national reporting system.  Local OSHA offices will also develop outreach programs and educational strategies for companies.  The emphasis program began Oct. […]

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced it will be re-launching its Railroad Safety Advisory Committee (RSAC) after more than a year of inactivity. According to reports, the committee will start again two years from the date its creation is filed with congress.  Originally created in 1996, the RSAC is made up of representatives from member […]

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), an organization of enforcement carriers across North America, has been ramping up its enforcement of a 1998 law requiring labels on rear impact guards. Since 1998, trailers with long overhangs and vans have been required to have rear impact guards (RIGs).  Each of these RIGs must also be properly […]

In our last newsletter, we talked about building out an online presence for your shop, including some of the challenges and benefits that come with it.  But what happens once you have your site built?  Or your social media page ready to go?  Keeping your digital presence well maintained is important in turning a small advantage […]