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Carriers talk inventory, allocation frustration during Aftermarket Dialogue

Customers took center stage for a panel discussion to close out Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue Monday in Grapevine, Texas.

January 17, 2023

Trio of white trucks on highway

Step-by-step air brake inspection

If you are inspecting brakes, you should become familiar with federal and state periodic inspection requirements because anyone performing required periodic inspections must meet specific criteria in terms of experience and training.

January 4, 2023

transervice technician

Air brake system anatomy

Three basic systems of air brakes you should be familiar with before attempting maintenance or replacement work.

December 7, 2022

With temps falling, it's time for a coolant checkup

There are more than a handful of ways to test a coolant, but two methods are more reliable than many of the others.

November 24, 2022

truck radiator and antifreeze

CVSA announces 2023 enforcement blitz dates

CVSA plans four scheduled enforcement campaigns next year.

November 2, 2022

trucks being scaled

Engine brakes are changing to meet needs of wide variety of engine types

“As manufacturers work on ways to comply with stricter emissions standards, especially those focusing on CO2 and NOx, suppliers need to develop products that are compatible with the new vehicles,” says Jacobs Vehicle Systems' Robb Janak.

November 2, 2022

Jacobs Vehicle Systems' High Power Density technology

Tips for spec’ing and maintaining automatic brake adjustors

Guidelines gleaned from fleet managers and field service representatives can help make better-informed ABA maintenance and purchasing decisions.

November 2, 2022

EV range extended with low rolling resistance tires

Tire experts say to shop for low rolling resistance tires to add range to electric vehicles and to look for wear resistance performance characteristics since EVs wear out tires faster than internal combustion vehicles.

October 31, 2022

Goodyear endurance rsa 17.5 ult tire display

Recovering flooded vehicles requires careful service and follow-up

Hurricane Ian flooded plenty of vehicles, trucks among them. Some will be scrapped while others can be restored to road-worthy status after taking diligent steps to ensure water intrusion has been thoroughly addressed.

October 10, 2022

Floods, particularly saltwater floods, can leave metal parts especially vulnerable to corrosion. 'I would seriously think about undercoating that body and frame. Cleaning and undercoating it. That's the only thing you can do to prolong the life,' said Angelo Cinquegrana, assistant vice president of field operations at Amerit Fleet Solutions.

Caliper stuck? Tips for unfreezing a frozen brake caliper

Caliper pistons that are not returning properly, or appear to be seized in the bore, can be caused by residual hydraulic pressure keeping the piston applied.

October 5, 2022

Keeping drivers cool while fuel prices remain hot

A typical long-haul truck idles about 1,800 hours per year, consuming about 1,500 gallons of diesel.

September 23, 2022

truck driver in a sleeper berth

Brake relining and restoration

Carefully measuring lining thickness is recommended, but if you are performing a visual inspection, look for lining thickness that is slightly higher than the rivet heads that secure it to the brake shoe.

September 7, 2022

Silverback brake

Selecting the right brake lining

The brake system is the means by which force is applied, but the brake lining is actually the component that bears the brunt of all the heat, weight, energy and force created during braking.

August 3, 2022

drum brake lining

The toughest states for brakes violations: 2022 update to get prepped for Brake Safety Week blitz

The brakes-enforcement blitz's focus this year on hose/tube chafing yields plenty in the way of tips for preparing. What states are most likely to issue violations during the August 21-28 event? Find out here.

August 2, 2022

Florida Highway Patrol inspector points out a chafed brake air line hose

Uniroyal relaunching commercial tire line

Uniroyal Tires relaunches commercial truck tire line with 3 new tires. Also: Starsky Robotics founder is back; Connecticut’s Sculley named TAEC Chairman.

August 1, 2022

Uniroyal commercial tires

Bridgestone announces Bandag price increase

Bridgestone said it will increase prices up to 15% on all Bandag Tread, cushion and some ancillary items in the U.S. next month.

July 5, 2022

Maintenance Tires

Hutcheson cleared by committee, on track for confirmation as FMCSA admin

Robin Hutcheson is on a path to be FMCSA's first full-time administrator since 2019. Also: Unannounced brake blitz catches almost 1,300; Meritor updates MeritorPartsXpress.com to reduce turnaround time for driveshaft orders.

June 23, 2022

Acting FMCSA admin Robin Hutcheson

Safety is a year-round concern

June may be National Safety Month but safety is a year-round concern.

June 20, 2022

semi truck headlights on the highway

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door sticker drivers wanted

Pay a top factor for driver turnover but 'not always an amount issue'

More than 50% of respondents to a recent CCJ driver survey said their carrier had raised pay at least twice since 2020.

electronic log

House bill offers recruiting and retention incentives, grants to truck drivers

Julie Van de Kamp

U.S. Xpress names Julie Van de Kamp president of dedicated

truck hauling a container

Supply chain correction helps put the 'worst of the inflation crisis behind us'

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View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

Penske On-Site Maintenance: Elevate your shop and your business

Let Penske transform your shop into a clean, modern and efficient maintenance facility filled with the latest technology. Read on to learn how On-Site Maintenance can help you solve your toughest fleet maintenance challenges.