Testing, Awareness Vital in Avoiding Coolant Problems

…g of radiator cores, oil cooler tubes and engine overheating” Wyatt said. “Under-dosing occurs when the additives become naturally depleted through use, and leads to corrosion, pitting and rust.” Related: The Importance of Lubricant Analysis One of the more common reasons for SCA level degradation is using an incorrect coolant. Wyatt advises that all operators consult their manufacturer’s guide before choosing a coolant. Inhibitors can also be dil…

Read More>

PetroChoice Acquires Commercial Distributing Inc. of Oklahoma City

…isco-based private equity investment firm with over $15 billion of capital under management. The principals of Golden Gate Capital have a long and successful history of investing across a wide range of industries and transaction types, including going-privates, corporate divestitures, and recapitalizations, as well as debt and public equity investments. Other notable mining and industrials investments sponsored by Golden Gate Capital include US Si…

Read More>

New Bill Would Exempt Small Trucking Companies from ELD Mandate

Category:

…te. Related: Learn More About PetroChoice’s Products and Services for Commercial Vehicles The mandate took effect in late 2017, according to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) advocacy group. The group petitioned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to exempt all carriers with good safety records who make less than $27 million in revenue from the mandate….

Read More>

Chamber of Commerce Construction Report Shows Confidence, Concern

Category:

…f contractors are very confident they will receive new business in the next 12 months, with 47 percent saying they are moderately confident. About half predict their revenue will stay flat, while another 47 percent believe they will see revenue increase. Of the respondents that predicted an increase, 70 percent were from companies with revenue over $100 million. Related: Learn more about PetroChoice’s products and services for construction profess…

Read More>

Commercial Drivers Safer than Public Perception Indicates

Category:

…rding to reports, 83 percent of Americans believe they are safer behind the wheel than commercial drivers. However, drivers of light to heavy duty commercial vehicles are involved in just 3 percent of sever crashes. A majority of respondents also said they had witnessed commercial vehicles being driven dangerously (81 percent) or witnessed an accident involving a commercial vehicle (54 percent). Most respondents also said they believe commercial d…

Read More>

GM to Start Diesel Pickup Shipments After Certification Delay

Category:

…rtification. Reports indicate the automaker had intended to begin shipping diesel versions of its Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra in May. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s certification process for diesel engines took longer than expected. BMW, Fiat Chrysler and others have previously delayed vehicle releases due to certification issues. The new Silverado and Sierra will be marketed as 2020 models. They feature 3.0-liter turbodie

Read More>

Simple Steps Can Help Reduce the Cost of Downtime

Category:

…industrial applications that rely on a lot of complex equipment operating under extreme conditions, it isn’t uncommon to see breakdowns happen. Some downtime is necessary for things like maintenance and scheduled repairs, but when it happens unexpectedly it can cause major problems. An average company in the manufacturing industry will see as much as 800 hours of downtime each year. This can result in thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of…

Read More>

PetroChoices Diesel Winter Advisory: Stay Ahead of and Reduce Downtime

Category:

…ater is drained from running tanks and filters are changed by Nov 1 Be sure 100% of your fuel inventory is blended to handle extreme temperatures by Nov 1 (yard tanks, transfer tanks, running tanks, job site tanks). Transfer tanks should operate through a filter as well Be sure treated fuel is operating throughout the fuel systems in all equipment. The running tank should be treated and the engine should run for 10 minutes with the new filter on t…

Read More>

Employment Opportunities

Category:

…ental Benefits Available at Group Rates Short term disability Group hospital/critical care/accident Voluntary life/spousal life/dependent life; group rates 401K with company match Paid Time Off Holiday Pay…

Read More>

Leading Lubricant Supplier Introduces PetroChoice Gold®

…isco-based private equity investment firm with over $15 billion of capital under management. The principals of Golden Gate Capital have a long and successful history of investing across a wide range of industries and transaction types, including going-privates, corporate divestitures, and recapitalizations, as well as debt and public equity investments. Other notable mining and industrials investments sponsored by Golden Gate Capital include US Si…

Read More>