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Choosing the right diagnostic tool for your shop
There are as many factors to consider in choosing an aftermarket diagnostic tool as there are options on the market. Learn how to pick the right one to fuel growth.
May 25, 2025
Mergers & Acquisitions
Fleetio acquires maintenance authorization platform
Fleet maintenance management software provider Fleetio has acquired Auto Integrate, a platform that enables maintenance shops to electronically submit work orders for approval, bringing its valuation to more than $1.5 billion.
March 26, 2025
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Fullbay
June 11, 2025
Service and repair
Fullbay releases fifth annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report
The number of people employed at heavy-duty repair shops rose by 14.5% last year, signifying a bounce back for the market and need for a larger workforce, Fullbay and TMC revealed in their fifth annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report.
March 10, 2025
Maintenance
Digital diagnostic tools help fleets overcome technician shortage, rising costs
According to Noregon, 35% of shops and fleets plan to significantly increase the number of diagnostic tools in their shops.
March 6, 2025
Service and repair
Living with sensor-ship
The implementation of engine controller ECUs and ABS braking systems in the 1990s really began the waterfall growth in software and sensors in the trucking industry.
December 19, 2024
CCJ Innovators
Penske's eDVIR saves time, boosts accountability
Penske Truck Leasing's innovative eDVIR app simplifies pre- and post-trip inspections, enhances compliance, and improves fleet management efficiency.
November 1, 2024
Maintenance
Parts and labor expense continues to fall, report finds
The trucking industry is experiencing a welcome trend as heavy-duty truck parts and labor costs continue to decline.
October 31, 2024
Telematics
Which emissions testing device is better for your fleet?
CARB has certified one telematics device for Clean Truck Check but doesn't expect a lack of testing devices by the time scans begin on Oct. 1. Which type of device is more convenient depends on what a fleet is already doing, said Greg Colvin of Zonar.
September 10, 2024
Maintenance
Parts and labor expenses continue to fall
The cost of repair fell for the second consecutive year, but an ongoing labor crunch continues to spike labor rates.
July 3, 2024
Maintenance
Report: Parts and labor costs are up 2%
On a year-over-year basis, parts costs are up 0.9% and labor costs rose 4.9% for a total combined increase of 2.5%.
January 24, 2024
Telematics
What are fleets looking for from maintenance telematics?
Netradyne
Fleets value having a single source for information and predictive capabilities.
July 10, 2023
Telematics
OEMs, aftermarket collaborate to fill gaps in maintenance data
Netradyne
Fleets turn to multiple telematics providers for maintenance data because few one-stop solutions exist.
July 10, 2023
Telematics
Technology seeks role as fleet maintenance partner
Netradyne
Aftermarket providers have been developing platforms long before OEMs and have dedicated their entire business to this focus, whereas telematics is only a side or small line of business for OEMs.
July 10, 2023
Telematics
Maintenance telematics: New Age battleground for OEMs and the aftermarket
Netradyne
Aftermarket telematics providers and OEMs each have pros and cons, but it all comes down to the ability to operationalize massive amounts of data.
July 10, 2023
Maintenance
What causes brake imbalance and how can you prevent it?
A balanced brake system is when the entire brake system, from front to back, (including the tractor and trailer) react at the correct time to produce equal timing and brake pressure.
March 1, 2023
Maintenance
Tire wear patterns telling of overall truck maintenance
Correctly reading and interpreting tire wear can save you money, enhance safety and alleviate maintenance headaches.
July 1, 2011
Maintenance
Troubleshooting brake imbalance
A balanced brake system is one in which all the vehicle’s brakes apply and release at about the same time, with each brake developing the appropriate braking force for its respective load.
February 1, 2023
Maintenance
Trucksmiths embracing change
The trucking industry has been changing since horse drawn wagons started being replaced by the first Mack Brothers motorized vehicles in Manhattan in 1904.
January 29, 2023
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