Council Member Soaring High On Industry, TMC
Purkeys very own Larry Rambeaux was recently featured in the Winter 2023 Fleet Maintenance & Technology magazine for TMC. We are excited to share his Member Spotlight with you, as…
Technicians
Benefits of Electric Pallet Jacks
Two of the most common benefits of electric pallet jacks are that they allow for an expanded driver pool and they allow cargo to be loaded and unloaded more efficiently.…
Providing Power in the Trailer to Prevent Dead Batteries: A Case Study
It’s important for fleets to streamline their operations so they can be efficient as possible. But there are a lot of areas that need attention in order to make everything…
From Summer Heat to Winter Cold: What Happens to your Batteries
Winter is a rough time of year for vehicles—particularly for their batteries and electrical systems. Because of this, there are two times a year that a truck should be checked…
How to Improve the Safety of Your Fleet (And Maintain It)
Safety is undeniably one of the biggest concerns in the commercial trucking industry, but many fleet companies struggle to maintain the high safety standard they desire. In this blog, we…
Is the battery you threw away really defective?
How understanding meters and testers can add value to your business Let’s talk Multimeters! Helping our customers and trucking community understand how to properly use a multimeter is one of…
Battery Problems? Ask These 4 Questions
It is no secret that reducing downtime is a top priority for fleets. Often, major causes of downtime involve electrical issues, specifically dead batteries. Ensuring batteries are charged in all…
Measuring energy consumption from AC powered devices in your tractor
How much electrical power do AC devices in your tractor actually consume? Too often, drivers guess how much power their accessories require and end up using an incorrectly rated inverter…
Purkeys Celebrates 30 Years in the Trucking Industry
This April marks 30 years of Purkeys supporting the critical missions of our customers. Especially in the current turbulence of the world, it’s nice to know that Purkeys has been…
Choosing the Right Inverter and Wiring Harness is Critical
A few considerations when selecting a DC-AC power inverter for your tractor include inverter type, power rating, and the correct wiring harness. Cutting corners on quality and installation can result…
Kick off the summer season with the SteadyCharge
The SteadyCharge was developed originally for a company that needed their heater batteries to be charged during the summer. Heaters are used in trailers during the cold seasons when products…
3 Things to Remember When You Clean Your Battery Charging Room
Fleets should keep a clean and organized battery room. Step-by-step instructions for the equipment used in the room should be posted in an easy to read and easy to access…