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Maintenance: Page 14

The importance of being on top of your preventive maintenance

Implementing a well-designed maintenance program can improve safety, reduce equipment downtime, increase productivity and improve regulatory compliance.

May 18, 2023

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REPAIR Act picks up cosponsors

Fifteen cosponsors have signed on to the bill carried by Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida.

May 12, 2023

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Technician training

Shops desperate for diesel techs amid 'extremely high' demand

One major votech had a record turnout of companies looking to hire at its job fair while other schools are also continuing to see 'huge' demand for diesel techs.

April 26, 2023

WyoTech's job fair in February brought in a record number of companies anxious to hire techs for diesel, auto and collision jobs. 'Employers come from all over the United States to try hire our students because they're job-ready,' said WyoTech President Jim Mathis. Demand for diesel and auto techs is particularly high, Mathis said.

Ensuring techs get the parts they need

Nothing is more frustrating to a fleet than having a repair held up because the parts to fix it are not available. And nothing is more frustrating to a technician than requesting parts from the parts department only to have the wrong one picked.

April 21, 2023

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Preparing your fleet and drivers for CVSA’s Roadcheck

Drivers play a significant role in keeping a fleet in CVSA's good graces.

April 20, 2023

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Alternative power

Renewable diesel production 'booming' as national availability remains in question

Production of carbon cutting renewable diesel is forecast to more than double by 2025, but fleet access beyond the West Coast remains in doubt.

April 18, 2023

Imports of European-based Neste renewable diesel to the U.S. could decline as domestic production ramps up swiftly amid state and federal incentives.

CVSA, fleets share maintenance tips ahead of Roadcheck

CCJ and Mann+Hummel will host a complimentary webinar Thursday with CVSA and some of trucking's safest fleets to discuss maintenance tips and practices that make roadside inspections easy.

March 30, 2023

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In-house versus outsourced maintenance

Twenty percent of fleets do maintenance in-house, 46% use outsourced service providers and 34% use a combination of both.

March 24, 2023

Outsourced fleet maintenance involves hiring a third-party provider to manage these tasks and is often favored by companies with multiple OEM’s, a multi-location footprint, or those leasing their equipment prefer outsourcing.

Oils & lubricants

Is your fleet using the right fluids?

That one transmission oil that you've used for years? It might no longer be the right one.

March 24, 2023

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How to replace a universal joint on a heavy truck

When replacing a universal joint, experts note the importance of following manufacturer guidance, using proper tools and post-service inspection and lubrication as essential for ensuring a universal joint achieves its maximum life cycle.

March 18, 2023

Replacing a universal joint on a heavy truck

Repair labor rates climbing, driving technician pay raises

More than three-quarters of service providers responding to a Fullbay survey said they raised labor rates in 2022, with the Southwest U.S. region leading the charge.

February 26, 2023

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How to replace leaf springs

Leaf springs may often be overlooked in visual inspections, experts say. Here's how to know when you should be looking for a new one.

March 6, 2023

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TMC takes up aftermarket brake linings

The panel says OEM brake linings go through rigorous tests before being spec'd into new equipment. Aftermarket products do not. "This is significant problem," Jim Clark says. "Something is wrong here that we need to -- and I think we can -- address."

March 1, 2023

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ABS, cargo securement emphasis of Roadcheck blitz in May

While itself not an OOS violation, ABS helps reduce the risk of collision, and cargo securement is a Top 5 OOS issue.

March 1, 2023

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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

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Mack, Volvo doubling remote programming capabilities, beefing up dealership services

Added over-the-air capabilities and service contracts among the new and updated service offerings rolling out.

February 28, 2023

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Seven steps to best-in-class data aggregation and analysis

Fleets have a large flow of data at their disposal and fleet managers must determine what they would like to measure.

February 27, 2023

Michelin rolling out its Connected Fleet platform in North America

February 27, 2023

Michelin Connected Fleet President and COO Andy Beasley

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Launching Volvo and Aurora's 'driverless' VNL

CCJ Editor Jason Cannon traded the driver's seat for the bunk to experience a test launch of an autonomous Volvo VNL at Aurora's South Dallas terminal.

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FMCSA’s proposed trucker language rule draws praise and pushback

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Climbing driver wages are driving up contract rates

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View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.

Survival Guide for Smarter Fleets

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