We understand the power that information can hold for our customers, which is why our experts at SCL work to share the latest in trends, safety and compliance and a number of other topics on our blog. Please explore the latest entries below or search for articles by topic.
Leer en Español Read in EnglishAs a wholesale lubricants distributor we handle a wide variety of fluids that require proper containment and storage. With the volume of lubricants we carry, it’s essential to utilize a storage solution that allows for optimal organization while also maintaining the chemical integrity of our products. Fluidall’s fluid storage and... Read More +
Trucks, manufacturing equipment and heavy machinery often come with a hefty price tag. These engines need optimal protection against wear in order to promote reliability and minimize the cost of unscheduled downtime. By establishing preventative maintenance goals and following a preventative maintenance schedule you can ensure the safety of... Read More +
Every 8 years the American Petroleum Institute (API) releases a new batch of oil formulations for heavy duty truck fleets that are created to accommodate changing emissions and fuel economy regulations and PC-11 is the next formulation about to be put through a formulation change. As a result, oil... Read More +
Oil analysis is similar to the likes of taking a blood sample in order to obtain a full diagnostic blood panel on a person. Through such a thorough analysis, doctors can evaluate organ function, the presence of disease, conditions such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, nutritional markers, genetic... Read More +
You’ve heard it a million times, but have you ever truly considered the reality that fossil fuels are in fact derived from fossils? Fossilized plants and animals, to be exact, and contrary to popular belief, not from the fossilized remains of dinosaurs. Geologists and scientists within the petroleum industry... Read More +
If managing a fleet of trucks is part of your business, then fuel is more than likely your primary operating expense. When oil and gas prices are on the decline, businesses tend to be less concerned with policing their expenditures, but what happens when the cost of oil and... Read More +
In every industrial sector, real estate is money when it comes to maintaining an inventory of products. If your business operates a mixed fleet with different types of engines requiring a wide range of products, you need to consolidate inventory to minimize the space you need to properly and safely... Read More +
To comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2010 Diesel Emission Standards for medium and heay-duty vehicles, you’re most likely running Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) in your fleet, and it’s important to ensure that you’re implementing proper DEF storage within your facility. DEF is considered a non-hazardous solution made from... Read More +
Businesses evolve over time and often undergo a brand transition to accommodate fluctuations in the economy, macro social transformations, advancements in technology and to reflect new ownership or acquisition. In the world of marketing, an organization’s brand — how people perceive the company through communication channels and elements such... Read More +
