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It's Dangerous
Out There
ALWAYS BE SAFE
Whether you work off the road
or over the road, Bridgestone
wants you to make safety your
first concern. Maintaining a
safe workplace and reinforcing
safety rules contributes to a
more productive operation
and reduces costs. If you need
a better reason, it saves lives.
LESSONS IN SAFETY
There is simply nothing more
important than starting your
shift safely and getting your
people home without harm.
That's why we've produced a
series of short videos that you
can use in safety meetings or
at shift start. Access them at
bridgestoneminingsolutions
.com/safety and select from a
range of topics.
Bridgestone Commercial Solutions
For your nearest Bridgestone Authorized Dealer, visit
our website www.bridgestonetrucktires.com
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All Rights Reserved.
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Stock up on small containers of DEF for emergencies
and to keep in your trucks.
switched to SCR systems using
DEF. It is expected that within
the next few years the majority of heavy equipment engines
above 74 horsepower will also
use it.
How is it sold?
DEF is available via pump
dispensers at some truck stops
that cater to long distance haul
trucks. For light truck and
automotive use you can buy it
in 1- or 2.5-gallon containers.
For the heavy equipment shop,
however, you'll likely purchase
DEF in 55-gallon drums or 275and 330-gallon totes.
"The 1-gallon container is
primarily for emergency use,
in case they run out," says
Thomas Kalagher, product
development manager for Prestone Performance Chemicals.
It's something somebody would
stash in the cab or toolbox of
their truck.
You can already buy the
small containers of DEF at
retail outlets such as Walmart
and auto parts stores. For larger
quantities, contact your lube
and coolants vendors or an
industrial supply source.
As for price, DEF currently
trends a little cheaper than
diesel fuel. Since diesel engines
using SCR technology generally
run cooler and achieve better fuel efficiency than those
without, the cost washes out in
your favor.
