People Tip # 53

Autocratic leadership is appropriate in a time sensitive crisis, but this approach requires the confidence of a team.

People Tip # 55

Consultative leadership styles can gain valuable information, but remember that they will require time and resources.

People Tip # 56

Establish professional training environments by avoiding tirades, profanity or sarcasm.

People Tip # 48

Monitor internal reports of violent incidents, and analyze local crime statistics from local police, to identify risks of workplace violence.

People Tip # 50

Maintain fences, lighting and mirrors to protect employees from threats of violence in a fleet yard.

TRACTOR/TRAILER CONNECTION

Phillips Industries has released the new Sta-Dry S7 system that integrates its swivel S7 socket technology with its anti-corrosive swinging gladhands pre-fastened to a galvanized mounting plate. The combination is said to improve the connection between tractor and trailer significantly

CARGO CONTROL

Ancra International has published two new catalogs covering its extensive line of cargo control products, one covering the entire range, the second a short quick-reference guide

People Tip # 58

Use positive language in a training room, showing learners that they have a chance to succeed and that you are there to help.

HEAVY-DUTY FENDER

Nu-Line's latest creation is this 'half tandem' fender.

TWO-POST LIFTS

Three new heavy-duty 2-post lifts have been added to Stertil Koni's Freedom Lift line with capacities ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 lb. The new models are said to be ideal for lifting medium-duty vehicles such as utility trucks.

WALKING BEAM

Ridewell releases a four-axle walking-beam suspension

H2S SAFETY HANDBOOK

J. J. Keller helps protect workers from deadly hydrogen sulfide gas with new safety handbook. It's targeted at workers in industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, waste disposal, construction, and utilities

AIRLESS AIRBAGS

SumoSprings are said to improve Ford F550 and Ram 5500 suspensions, boost load-carrying capacity, reduce body roll. And they're maintenance-free.

PETERBILT WHEEL ENDS

PETERBILT WHEEL ENDSPeterbilt has standardized on PreSet Plus wheel ends on all its class 8 trucks, improving serviceability and reliability while reducing service demands.

LEVER HOIST

Columbus McKinnon's Series 653 lever hoist features new shorter handle. Ideal for confined work areas, the company says, the two Series 653 models -- with 3/4 and 1-1/2 ton capacity -- are claimed to be both nimble and quick. The shorter handle allows the operator to take full advantage of the 360-degree rotating handle with less worry of obstructions.