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Maintenance
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
Maintenance
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
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How to make more informed asset purchase decisions
Maintenance and repair data will also show abnormally high-cost trends that you should analyze and leverage in the component specification selection process.
May 11, 2021
Maintenance
5 tips to improve uptime
While 100% utilization is not possible, there are some simple things fleets can do to get close.
March 13, 2021
Maintenance
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
Maintenance
How to minimize undercarriage electrical corrosion
Winter weather can cause myriad problems for heavy-duty trucks. Among them is the start or worsening of corrosion to the wiring and electrical components along the undercarriage of the equipment.
February 16, 2021
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Innovators: Werner enjoying ROI from EDGE fleet management
Werner EDGE rolled out its propriety mobile fleet management program earlier this year and it has since delivered ROI in multiple areas. Details here on CCJ.
January 4, 2021
Maintenance
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
Maintenance
Cold weather can wreak havoc on diesel fuel
Paraffin wax in diesel fuel can cause issues for truck fueling systems in cold weather. That and more notes on winter fuel additives.
October 22, 2020
Maintenance
Winter weather changes stresses on truck systems
Maintenance experts offer advice on how to prepare commercial truck systems for winter weather. Discover what you need to know for winterizing your fleet today.
September 28, 2020
Maintenance
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
Maintenance
Proper wheel end play the difference in bearing life, loose wheels
Setting endplay in a traditional manually adjusted wheel end depends on component quality and technician skill. Pre-adjusted wheel ends can offer more predictable consistency.
February 19, 2020
Business
Goodyear launches Complete Tire Management to increase uptime through predictive analysis
Goodyear's Complete Tire Management lineup helps keep commercial trucks up and moving and maximizes tire life to prevent costly roadside repairs and downtime.
February 4, 2020
Business
P.S.I. launches new tire analytics platform for fleet managers
P.S.I. has introduced TireView Live, its tire management tool that provides a data analytics platform allowing fleets to track and manage tire performance.
October 30, 2019
Business
Mitchell 1 adds comprehensive search navigation to TruckSeries software
Mitchell 1 has added intelligent navigation to their TruckSeries web-based software for Class 4-8 repair information to allow technicians to find information they need.
October 30, 2019
Business
Kenworth, Peterbilt launching OTA updates for select MX-equipped trucks, addition of Paccar trans to work truck line
Kenworth announced plans to launch its TruckTech+ Over-The-Air (OTA) program that will allow customers to remotely install engine and aftertreatment software on Kenworth models equipped with 2017 or later MX-13 and MX-11 engines. The service will begin in December for select customers with a full rollout early next year. “This program enhances truck uptime by […]
October 28, 2019
Business
Mckinney Trailer Rentals taps TTN Fleet Solutions for roadside service
TTN Fleet Solutions is providing Emergency Roadside Services to Mckinney Trailer Rentals.
September 26, 2019
Business
As seasons change, so does truck maintenance: Here’s how to prep your fleet for cooler temps
The changing of seasons can bring with it changes in driving conditions, placing a different emphasis on truck maintenance. Here's how to prepare your fleet for cooler temperatures.
September 11, 2019
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