Logistical Issues Add Difficulty to Fleet Management

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…lenge. New electronic logging mandates have led to maintenance intervals becoming even longer, as travel time is now more strictly controlled. “Most trucking companies are facing continuous changes,” Chris Wolter, Territory Manager for PetroChoice, said. “The mandate for e-logs this has put constraints on how much travel can be done in a day’s time to get freight from point a to b.” Related: Keep your fleet fueled with quality engine oil from Petr…

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Licensing Costs a Lingering Challenge for Fleet Owners

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…tive costs can’t be avoided entirely. They are often required to remain in compliance with the most basic rules and regulations. In recent years, states have taken steps to streamline processes for things like licensing, which can result in cost and time savings for fleet managers. “Common administrative costs that can be reduced include relicensing,” George Survant, Senior Director of Fleet Relations for the NTEA, said. “Many states now offer onl…

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Fluid Leaks Can Lead to Downtime, Environmental Issues

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…r has the potential to create an environmental remediation situation for a company,” Wideman said. “Companies do not want that expense as it usually involves specialized equipment, time, and regulatory follow-up as well as the potential for fines. Most facilities have spill containment devices in place that prevent leaks from affecting groundwater.” Leaks can quickly go from bad to worse, as small drips can turn into large flows in an instant. Wid…

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Locations & Phone Numbers

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…Corporate Office 933 First Ave – 1st floor King of Prussia, PA 19406 Toll Free: 888-575-1226 Avoca, PA – Lubricant Sales and Distribution 837 Cherry Street Avoca, PA 18641 Tioga, PA – Warehousing and Distribution 18385 Route 287 Tioga, PA 16946 Defiance, PA – Lubricant Sales and Distribution Route 1036 Riddlesburg, PA 16672 PO Box 108 Defiance, PA 16633 Apex, NC – Lubricant Sales and Distribution 1009 SCHIEFFELIN RD Apex, NC 27502 Aston, PA – Lub…

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Valvoline Professional Series (VPS)

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…tems Engine cleaning Automatic transmission Brake systems And much more An example of a VPS service is Valvoline cooling system service, which helps prevent overheating, breakdowns and costly repairs. Regular cooling system maintenance helps prevent engine over-heating in the summer and removes rust and scale build-up to restore the proper flow of coolant. Valvoline provides fully funded marketing campaigns designed to create consumer excitement w…

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PC Now Signup

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…ails you would like Proof of Delivery notifications sent to separated by a comma. Delivery notifications & updates emails* List all emails you would like delivery and update notifications sent to separated by a comma. Bulk Keep Full Program Interested in learning more about PetroChoice’s Bulk Keep Full Program and how we can take the guess work out of when to re-order? CAPTCHA Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchange…

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OSHA Releases Respirable Crystalline Silica FAQ

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…over an 8-hour workday. The rules for exposure were initially published by OSHA in 2016. Those in general industry and maritime applications were given until mid-2018 to comply with the standard. Hydraulic fracking operations have until mid-2021 to comply. You can view the FAQ here….

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More Automakers Announce Recalls Over Deadly Takata Airbags

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…t drivers when they deploy. By the time the final phases of the recall are completed in 2020, as many as 70 million vehicles will have been recalled. Some of the current rounds of recalls are limited to certain geographical regions of the United States. Areas with high humidity and differentiating temperatures are the most likely to see problems with the airbags. To see if your vehicle is being recalled, visit www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your…

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Mobil Releases Inaugural Global Base Oil Industry Report

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…market,” especially among those in the automotive, marine, industrial and commercial vehicle industries. Almost 33 percent said they still consider Group I base oil an important commodity despite demand for it decreasing rapidly. Those polled also expressed their confidence in American Petroleum Institute (API) standards, with a majority agreeing they were “sufficient for formulating and manufacturing engine oil.” About 61 percent said current st…

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Mines in Mexico, Australia Set to Re-Open

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…arn more about PetroChoice’s mining industry products and services In Australia, the government has begun its search for a company to re-open the Ellendale Diamond Mine, which has been dormant since 2015. The mine was previously operated by Kimberly Diamond Company before ending up in government control. It was the main supplier of yellow diamonds to Tiffany & Co. and was responsible for about half of the world’s supply of the rare stones. Accordi…

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