In this technical tip article, we’ll look at when to check the locking mechanism adjustment of a Jost fifth wheel and, importantly, how to perform the adjustment to return the fifth wheel to the manufacturer’s recommended specification. As a rough rule of thumb, the perfect time to check the adjustment of the fifth wheel is…
DetailsWith the rapid increase in heavy vehicle running costs, the following tips on how to match your tyres will undoubtedly see you extract a few extra thousand kilometres out of your tyres. But ultimately, it will make all the difference to your bottom line. Furthermore, it might even save you costly downtime from changing a…
DetailsHow to Couple and Uncouple a Fifth Wheel on a prime mover is a skill that should be mastered before a driver get’s their heavy combination licence. Yet there are an increasing number of photos posted on social media of trailers being dropped. We sent our resident trainer-assessor, Howard Shanks, to find out why is…
DetailsDirty Diesel, Rising Regens: The Real Consequences How Australia’s Fuel Shift Is Affecting Engines, Emissions and AdBlue Australia’s temporary move to higher sulphur diesel may keep freight moving, but inside modern common-rail engines the effects are real. From rising regeneration cycles and subtle emissions changes to increased AdBlue consumption and long-term wear, the shift is…
DetailsHow to Inspect a Ballrace Turntable | Safety & Compliance Guide Learn how to inspect a ballrace turntable, what to check daily, warning signs to watch for, and what should happen during scheduled heavy vehicle services. Don’t Ignore the Turntable – Why Ballrace Care Matters In heavy transport, many parts that quietly perform day after…
DetailsService maintenance contracts are maintenance agreements between an equipment owner and a service provider governed by a written agreement or contract. According to Kel Stanton, owner of Kel Stanton’s Mobile Diesel Service, in Brisbane. Service Maintenance Contracts define how the parties will interact and describe all the maintenance events covered, including scheduled preventive maintenance and…
DetailsRegular readers would recall that we’ve reported on several tri-drive units operating in high productivity heavy road train applications over the last few years. Truth be told, the site of a tri-drive or “tridem” road train with four to six trailers in tow is indeed an impressive sight. Their daily payloads undoubtedly would have made…
DetailsMack introduced the world to their unique Camelback suspension shortly after World War Two. This robust suspension system has carried the Bulldog Breed for more than seven and half decades. In fact, at the time of writing, you can jump on Mack’s US website and order a new current model Granite with the famous Camelback…
DetailsWinter Battery Care for Trucks: Keep the Cold from Killing Your Cranking Power If you’re like me and live in a region where the winter mornings bite hard and the frost settles thick across your windscreen, then chances are you’ve come up against the dreaded dead battery at least once. Nothing quite ruins the start…
DetailsIn trucking terms, the acronym DPF refers to the Diesel Particulate Filter used in the exhaust system of trucks built after 2009. Its purpose is to trap the particulate matter or soot produced from the engine and prevent it (down to 1-micron) from exiting the exhaust pipe. A poorly maintained or blocked PDF will cause…
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