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A failing starter can be caught early
Symptoms of a failing starter, unfortunately, are often symptoms of other electrical system problems.
September 2, 2025
Maintenance
How to catch alternator failures before downtime arrives
Catching a failing alternator early can keep a truck from more expensive repairs and longer downtime.
September 2, 2025
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July 7, 2025
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Trump's new steel, aluminum tariffs hit trailers, heavy-duty parts
Truck trailers and truck components among 407 products exposed to 50% steel and aluminum tariffs as of Monday.
August 20, 2025
Maintenance
History says 13% of trucks will be parked next week with brake trouble
Will your trucks be among the 13% likely to be parked next week during CVSA's Brake Safety Week?
August 19, 2025
Maintenance
EPA asks truck OEMs to end 5 mph engine derate for aftertreatment woes
The EPA's new guidance on tiered DEF derates aims to improve highway safety, but could it lead to more costly aftertreatment system damage?
August 12, 2025
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Clarios bringing  supercapacitor production in U.S. market
Battery solutions provider's system provides advanced energy storage for next-gen vehicles that require high-power burst applications
June 17, 2025
Maintenance
Electronic brake systems offer safety boost, ease of maintenance
Many new heavy trucks ditch traditional airbrake knobs for electronic switches for better safety and simplified maintenance.
June 7, 2025
Maintenance
Are your truck and trailer tires up for summer's heat?
Heat is a tire’s number one enemy and temps are on the rise.
June 6, 2025
Maintenance
Maintenance realities
Deferred maintenance is kicking the can down the road and hoping it doesn’t bite you in the ass.
April 29, 2025
Components
Clarios brings new idle reduction battery technology to North America
Real-time battery monitoring system helps drivers maximize battery draw, reduce fuel consumption for hotel loads.
April 28, 2025
Components
Transtex introduces lithium-ion powered eAPU
Transtex says its new battery solution for eAPUs improves reliability, increases run times and lowers weight compared to traditional APUs.
March 9, 2025
Components
Clarios leverages machine learning and AI to monitor battery performance
New machine learning and AI features promise predictive maintenance and idle reduction opportunities for fleet managers.
January 6, 2025
Maintenance
Importance of tire air pressure during winter months
Cold weather affects tire air pressure and leads to potential consequences for underinflated or overinflated tires.
November 21, 2024
Maintenance
Tips to improve the life of commercial truck tires
Various studies have found that around 10% of fleets are running underinflated tires, with about 5% of tires more than 20 psi under.
November 20, 2024
Alternative power
Legacy and future torque delivery: Central drive and e-axles
Within the BEV space, there are two major options for transferring power to the wheels.
August 22, 2024
Components
Tips to avoid brake violations as Brake Safety Week looms
Experts share tips for Brake Safety Week, which is scheduled for Aug. 25-31.
August 21, 2024
Components
How well do you know the 20% rule for brake violations?
An often misunderstood rule can keep a truck and/or trailer with certain brake violations on the road.
August 15, 2024
Maintenance
Vehicle recalls will keep the maintenance profession viable for generations
Every apocalyptic automated future transportation universe requires maintenance people.
July 11, 2024
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