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Where have all the truck parts gone?

From EGR coolers and sensors to water pumps, fleets are scrambling to find the repair parts they need.

July 11, 2021

truck on jack stands

FMCSA looks to expand definition, mounting position of vehicle safety tech

FMCSA proposes to amend its regs to allow lower mounting of vehicle safety tech. Also, Yokohama Tire Corporation will implement a price increase next month; WEL Companies (CCJ Top 250, No. 178) is increasing driver pay for the second time this year.

July 6, 2021

Supply chain woes hit salvage market with increased parts demand

The salvage market has started to receive an uptick in sales and customer inquiries of many common (and not so common) used and rebuilt aftermarket parts.

June 27, 2021

Salvage parts on shelves

Proactive service can extend disc brake, rotor life

Taking care of ADBs to ensure they reach their full potential is a pretty straightforward matter of knowing some basic facts, paying attention to your brakes, and making good choices when it comes to replacement parts.

June 21, 2021

Bendix technician working on air disc brakes

How to get the most out of your batteries

A truck’s components could be in top working order. But the wrong battery configuration based on use case and temperature can zap a truck’s power.

May 27, 2021

East Penn driver behind the wheel of a heavy duty truck.

Nine maintenance tips to reduce CSA violations

It's near-impossible to avoid all CSA violations but you can significantly reduce them.

May 20, 2021

man performing truck maintenance inspection

How to: Check for wheel-end seal leaks

A properly functioning wheel-end hub is essential to all medium- and heavy-duty truck and trailer brake systems. Which means when a hub begins to leak, the outcome if untreated can quickly become catastrophic.

May 12, 2021

Set and follow best practices to lower light and HOS infractions

This year's Roadcheck takes place May 4-6 with an emphasis on lighting, the 'number one vehicle violation' and hours-of-service which continue to rank as the top cause for out-of-service driver violations. CCJ talked with experts about both.

April 29, 2021

Trucker stopped for truck inspection

Pinched ports: Bottlenecks at California ports wreaking havoc on truck parts supply chain

The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach could open two spectacular truck parts distribution businesses right now. So could the boats in their harbors.

March 18, 2021

Port dock with shipping containers

The toughest 15 states for lights violations, one of the 2021 Roadcheck emphases

Here are the top 15 states when it comes to a propensity to issue lights-related violations. And data also point to both 2021 Roadcheck enforcement-emphasis areas in Georgia, Vermont and Nevada.

March 4, 2021

2019 top 15 for light related violations map

Engine oil plays critical role in DPF life

Upwards of 90 percent of the ash that goes into the DPF is from engine lubricant.

February 25, 2021

Fewer DPF regens with biodiesel and renewable diesel

In addition to lowering emissions, biodiesel and renewable diesel offer reduced DPF back-pressure and fewer regens.

February 25, 2021

Man pumping fuel into a semi-truck

Diesel coolant heaters reduce DPF wear and tear

Diesel coolant heaters improve DPF life by drastically cutting cold-start soot. Engine wear is also reduced and fuel consumption improves by cutting 'needless engine idling.'

February 23, 2021

Eberspacher preheater diagram

Pending Goodyear, Cooper tie up creates tire behemoth

In the combined portfolio, Goodyear will be positioned as the original equipment and premium replacement tire while Cooper, Roadmaster, Mastercraft, and Mickey Thompson will be the mid-tier brands.

February 22, 2021

A Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company associate keeps an eye on truck tires traveling through the company’s Danville, Virginia, manufacturing plant as they head toward inspection.

Brake friction material goes greener

A mandate that went into effect this year calls for brake manufacturers to reduce the amount of copper found in friction material.

November 20, 2020

brake inspections

Get your lights Roadcheck ready

Lighting violations were the top vehicle violation in all commercial vehicles inspected last year, according to the FMCSA.

September 3, 2020

semi trucks in the dark with red led lights glowing

Tires are a leading cause of out of service violations

Tires and wheels have accounted for almost 20% of all OOS violations during CVSA's International Roadcheck for the last three years.

September 1, 2020

man checking tire tread depth

With inspection blitz on deck, brake issues continue to dominate out of service violations

The 2022 CVSA International Roadcheck will be May 17-19, and history suggests around 20% of all violations will be tied to brakes.

August 14, 2020

CVSA-roadcheck-brakes

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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

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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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