Kris-Way Truck Leasing - Locations in Maine, New Hampshire and New York

If you’re looking to replace current equipment or are adding trucks to your fleet please be aware that the lead time on new equipment is longer than usual. Production is hampered by parts shortages and an increase in orders over the previous year.

http://www.ancassets.com/nationalease/news11/0622/class8truckorderssoar.pdf

Natural gas engines are often sighted as an up and coming alternative to diesel engines. But they still face several obstacles.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748704740604576301550341227910.html

As fuel prices increase the importance of having the right piece of equipment for your application increases. Proper specifications lead to better fuel economy.

Here is a link to retail fuel prices for the United States.

http://www.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp

Just 2 tenths of a mile per gallon in improved fuel economy can save an operator $2,300 per year per truck assuming an average of $3.60 per gallon and 100,000 miles traveled per year.

Many fleets are moving to using a single uniform spec. For example Con-Way has gone to the Freightliner Cascadia with the Detroit DD13 engine. One reason is that the 13 liter engines used to offer 1,150 lbs-feet of torque back in 1992. The DD13 now offers up to 1650 lb/ft and up to 470 horsepower.
The goal is now to balance torque and horsepower needs against fuel economy and weight factors. Of course durability and price are also key factors.
Fleet managers can get the knowledge they need from consulting with Kris-Way representatives. Important items to consider are driving distances and load factors. Are routes regional or long haul? Are loads constant or do they diminish? Answering these questions and others can lead to a better performing fleet.

Last week oil finished at over $91 a barrel. http://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=25924
Higher fuel prices can be combated with equipment that has been built to customer specifications to meet their operational demands. Kris-Way sales personnel have years of experience putting folks in equipment with the right specifications to do the job. Items such as rear axle ratio, transmission, torque, tires, among many others can make a big difference with fuel economy.

Full Service Leasing offers customers access to the latest equipment without having to use precious capital to purchase it. Today’s post 2010 SCR based engines offer better fuel economy. Advances in aerodynamic technology help reduce drag. Kris-Way can help you find the proper transportation solution.

Kris-Way recently took on a customer that utilizes hydraulic wet systems on their tractors to operate 4 stage frameless dump trailers. Having a knowledgeable lease sales representative, service personnel, and the right piece of equipment to do the job is critical for customers in this type of operation. Never could “once size fits all” be more dangerous to the customer.
Items such as full differential locks, heavy suspension, correct hydraulic tank size, and the correct fittings are crucial. Kris-Way also has rental equipment available with the right specifications to assist the customer in the event of breakdowns and service making their operation is seamless.
If your operation is specialized, Kris-way can definitely help. A little extra time and effort can be all the difference between a smooth experience and a fistful of headaches.

There is has been a lot of debate on the difference between the two solutions for the 2010 EPA emissions standard.

Here is a good article from PacLease on the subject.

http://www.paclease.com/email-news/engines.asp

Some interesting news on an alternative energy engine.

http://fleetowner.com/green/archive/propane-engine-developed-freightliner-1117/

Kris-Way put our first Kenworth T700 Sleeper Tractor into service today. The T700 offers maximum fuel economy and comfort. According to Kenworth, ” the hood, fenders, headlamps, windshield, roof, bumper and fairings merge in such a clean and precise shape that the T700 produces the lowest aerodynamic drag of any Kenworth. Ever.”

In regards to comfort, the T700 offers the following, “A towering 96 inches of headroom. 60 cubic feet of interior storage. Quality materials. World-class styling. A seamless, integrated, wide-open floor plan filled with a myriad of innovative ideas that bring an extra measure of luxury and practicality to the road: abundant xenon incandescent lighting, operational flat panel TV mount and drawer style refrigerator.”
http://www.kenworth.com/2100_vir_t700.asp

JCI Chemicals T700

Hino Trucks is extending the warranty on 2011 trucks with 2010 compliant engines.
 

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