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Maintenance: Page 12

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
Mechanic tearing down an engine
Companies
Cummins offers update on Meritor integration
During Meritor’s annual press luncheon at HDAW, Cummins-Meritor executives Alan Rabadi and Joe Mejaly were excited to unveil the future of Meritor, and how the integration is progressing. The mood was positive.
January 27, 2023
Cummins-Meritor better together slide
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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
Three people on stage at a conference.
Maintenance
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
Maintenance
Nitrogen benefits truck tires but is the high cost worth it?
Nitrogen use in truck tires made headlines years ago but the high cost, lack of availability and competition from tire pressure monitoring systems relegated the dry gas to the sidelines--or has it?
January 12, 2023
Fleet leasing and management company Transervice told CCJ that they do not use nitrogen for tire inflation. That's not a surprise for Michelin which told CCJ that 'they rarely, if ever see it used in fleets.'
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
transervice technician
Maintenance
Bridgestone launching tire program for smaller last-mile fleets
The new program will help smaller fleets better manage their tire programs and only pay for their tires based on usage.
December 30, 2022
last-mile tire management
Maintenance
Winter shock maintenance important for safety, driver comfort
Freezing weather adversely affects shock performance and can quickly lead to failure for shocks already battling service fatigue.
December 28, 2022
Monroe winter truck suspension
Maintenance
Brake issue prompts Translead recall
Hyundai Translead is recalling certain 2020-2021 dry van and reefer trailers. Also: Nikola gets closer to earning CARB voucher; FMCSA publishes new webpage for entry-level drivers.
December 27, 2022
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Indicators
Diesel price declines forecast to continue into 2023
Diesel price drops at the pump are expected to continue in 2023 as refinery production increases and wholesale and retail markups decline.
December 18, 2022
trucks at a fuel island
Oils & lubricants
0W-20 oil in a truck? It's possible, if not likely
Inbound emissions regulations could push diesel engine oil into viscosity grades most common for four-cylinder autos, like 0W-20.
December 15, 2022
diesel engine oil
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
drum brake kit
Maintenance
Ways to improve maintenance to extend the lifecycle of your fleet's trucks
One area that tends to get left behind when budgets get tight is maintenance and equipment, but there are ways to save money in those areas while also making sure your equipment is still maintained and reliable.
December 2, 2022
extending lifecycle of trucks
Maintenance
Ford F-150s recalled for wiper problem; Navistar trucks see three recalls this month
Almost a half-million Ford F-150 pickups will be potentially affected by a wiper motor recall while Navistar issued three recalls this month that impact International and LoneStar trucks.
November 30, 2022
Ford F-150
Workforce
Watch: The current state of the diesel technician workforce
CCJ parent Randall Reilly earlier this year, in partnership with Shell Lubricant Solutions, produced the 2022 State of Diesel Technicians report, a survey-based analysis of the current state of the diesel technician trade.
November 25, 2022
Mechanic looking under the hood
Maintenance
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
Workforce
Technician program completion numbers falling but diesel in better shape than auto, collision
Higher wages in diesel compared to automotive has become a draw to would-be technicians.
November 16, 2022
Man jacking up the rear of a semi
Components
India-based tire manufacturer Ralson plans to enter U.S.
Based in India, Ralson is one of the top 5 bicycle tire producers worldwide and is India’s fastest growing automotive tire brand.
November 15, 2022
Ralson RAR51 tire
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Workforce
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Workforce
Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers
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