YARD TRUCK SPECIALISTS NEWS
Spot Check
One of the easiest ways to keep your fleet on the job is a simple, daily once-over of your vehicle to ensure proper performance and, potentially, save a lot of costly repairs down the road. We recommend a quick five-minute inspection that includes: • Fluid levels –...
Coupling and the 5th wheel
Although it happens to be rounded, the “fifth wheel” refers to a specialized hitch that allows for easy drop-and-hook on commercial carrier vehicles. It isn't a wheel at all. The original fifth wheel concept comes from all the way in the horse-and-buggy era and is...
Autonomous Fleet
It’s no secret that the demand for drivers is on the rise and the labor market just is not there with the supply. According to the Q1 PDA report 21.3% of drivers feel they are just not adequately compensated to deal with tractor issues and an 4% increase in...
OEM vs Aftermarket
Yard trucks require a variety of different parts that need to be maintained. Parts like transmissions, brakes, and fuel pumps all require regular maintenance in order to keep your terminal tractor running smoothly. While most people think of OEM (Original Equipment...
Evo, is it a Go or No?
If you've been to a gas station in the past few months, then you've felt the bite of energy volatility on your wallet. This is especially true for businesses who employ diesel terminal tractors. With diesel prices now up over 131% from 2020, is now the time to finally...
Where have all the Yard Trucks Gone?
Anyone who has been looking for a new or even used terminal tractor knows that the pickings are slim to none at this point. While recently released data suggests that the truck shortage may be, finally, easing, studies from the Harvard Business Review won't help you...
Yard Truck Specialists Opens New Facility Next to Headquarters
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BENSALEM, Pa. – Yard Truck Specialists, a distributor of Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractor equipment, announced today that it has opened a new facility next door to its headquarters in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The location, which adds...
Yard Truck Specialists Opens New Branch in York, Pa.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BENSALEM, Pa. – Yard Truck Specialists, a full-service terminal tractor dealership, announced today the opening of a branch facility in York, Pa. The new location, the company said, will function as a hub for Yard Truck Specialists'...
Yard Truck Specialists Begins Accepting Orders for New T2 Terminal Tractor
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BENSALEM, Pa. - Yard Truck Specialists, a distributor of yard trucks and terminal tractor equipment, announced that the company is now accepting orders for the new Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor. Described as "the next generation...
Yard Truck Dealership Doubles Territory to Bring Enhanced Services to Western PA
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] BENSALEM, Pa. - Yard Truck Specialists, a terminal tractor dealership located near Northeast Philadelphia, announced today that it has increased its service territory to include the western half of Pennsylvania. The expansion, which...