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Service and repair
What are fleets looking for from maintenance telematics?
Netradyne
Fleets value having a single source for information and predictive capabilities.
July 10, 2023
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
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
Regulations
MEMA's Wilson: This might be the year for right to repair
"We believe this is the Congress to get this done," says MEMA's Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Ann Wilson.
January 18, 2023
Maintenance
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
Maintenance
Air brake system anatomy
Three basic systems of air brakes you should be familiar with before attempting maintenance or replacement work.
December 7, 2022
Maintenance
Filters often an unintended casualty of extended intervals, forgetfulness
Joining Matt and Jason on this week's 10-44 is NationaLease Vice President of Truck Technology and Maintenance Joe Puff.
October 27, 2022
Recruiting & retention
Female diesel techs find challenges in entering 'male-dominated industry'
Among the biggest challenges facing female diesel technicians is gaining the respect of their male counterparts.
October 18, 2022
Maintenance
Why trucking companies need an on-site truck repair shop
In-house maintenance offers time and money savings, more reliability and more options.
October 17, 2022
Recruiting & retention
More women becoming diesel techs, but not fast enough to meet demand
Leaders in the diesel tech field admit women are often better than men when it comes to working with computers surrounding mechanics, but old stereotypes around gender roles are holding the industry back from attracting women to the field.
October 13, 2022
Service and repair
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
Maintenance
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
Maintenance
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
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Economic trends
Low diesel fuel inventories, volatile pricing likely to boost carrier exits
The current mismatch of crude for refiners suggests lower prices for gasoline lie ahead, but higher prices for diesel – likely the tipping point in accelerating a trucking capacity rebalancing.
Companies
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Parts and labor costs begin to show improvement
Alternative power
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