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Owner-ops navigate rocky truck parts-procurement landscape
In Part 1 of this two-part feature, research reveals owners increasingly turning online and to new vendors for parts in the post-COVID era of procurement. Others have gotten crafty, devising unique strategies to ensure they have the parts they need.
February 8, 2023
Maintenance
Setting up a preventive maintenance workflow
As a fleet manager, implementing a preventive maintenance solution can be one of the most effective ways to improve productivity, efficiency and safety.
February 7, 2023
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Technology
The internet's smartest chatbot might never be OEM certified
ChatGPT knows a lot, but it doesn't know a lot about diesel engine maintenance (yet).
February 6, 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
Fleet repair shops can help improve fuel efficiency
A fleet's service shop can play a key role in improving fuel economy by focusing on tire pressure, proper engine parameter settings and oil drain intervals.
February 2, 2023
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
Alternative power
Penske is 'huge proponent of renewable diesel'
As pressure mounts to cut emissions, Penske Truck Leasing has switched all of its California locations to renewable diesel where they're not only lowering emissions but also cutting maintenance costs and seeing impressive performance gains.
January 23, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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