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Maintenance: Page 15

Maintenance
Florida brake inspection video at number one spot as Brake Safety Week rolls into view
Brake Safety Weeks kicks off this Sunday. To help prepare, check out CCJ's most popular maintenance video, a brake system inspection conducted by a former truck mechanic turned FHP truck inspector.
August 16, 2022
Bobby Simmons, a former truck mechanic turned truck inspector at Florida Highway Patrol, shows how a chamber mate helps determine chamber size.
Maintenance
Selecting the right brake lining
The brake system is the means by which force is applied, but the brake lining is actually the component that bears the brunt of all the heat, weight, energy and force created during braking.
August 3, 2022
drum brake lining
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Products
Uniroyal relaunching commercial tire line
Uniroyal Tires relaunches commercial truck tire line with 3 new tires. Also: Starsky Robotics founder is back; Connecticut’s Sculley named TAEC Chairman.
August 1, 2022
Uniroyal commercial tires
Maintenance
Fleets should be proactive in leveraging relationships with vendors
Transportation is a relationship business, and vendor reps can provide more than donuts and tee times.
July 28, 2022
Mechanic working on engine
Technician training
Dealer, tech school team up to cultivate technicians
Heavy-duty service providers continue to show their creativity with new ways to create technician pipelines into our industry.
July 28, 2022
Four Star Freightliner Dealer Principal Jerry Kocan and Ingram President Annette Funderburk.
Regulations
Truck inspection numbers approach pre-COVID levels
A small number of states in 2021 show inspection levels at or above 2019, as a new emphasis in some on Level 3 driver inspections following traffic stops pushes moving violations to new heights. Download the 2022 CSA's Data Trail update for more.
July 26, 2022
Police pulled over a semi
Components
Real fuel savings requires balance and a basis in science
It takes energy to create a vibration. Eliminate the vibration, eliminate energy consumption and reduce fuel consumption.
July 20, 2022
truck tires
Maintenance
6 ways to ensure your fleet is always ready for a roadside inspection
There were 29,755 federal and 1,297,675 state roadside inspections of trucks last calendar year.
July 19, 2022
inspecting a tire
Maintenance
Florida city selling fuel well below state and national averages
Gas at $3.75 a gallon and diesel at $4.79?! Fuel prices have been falling fast in a part of Florida more commonly known for its beautiful beaches.
July 13, 2022
Murphy's lowest price in state
Maintenance
Excessive heat brings on tire safety concerns
The hotter days of summer can take a greater toll on tires. Experts advise taking certain steps to beat the heat.
July 8, 2022
Transervice tire inspection
Maintenance
Goodyear recalls regional Kelly drive tire
The tire poses no immediate safety concern, but does not comply with federal safety standards. Also: California-based foodservice distributor acquires Graves Foods; Pacific Drayage opens new California location.
July 8, 2022
Kelly Armorsteel KDM I regional drive tire
Maintenance
Improving utilization through predictive maintenance
A predictive maintenance program can help fleet managers extend the life and uptime of current equipment.
July 6, 2022
Uptake Chart
Maintenance
Bridgestone announces Bandag price increase
Bridgestone said it will increase prices up to 15% on all Bandag Tread, cushion and some ancillary items in the U.S. next month.
July 5, 2022
Maintenance Tires
Service and repair
Maintaining proper tire pressure presents 'huge opportunity in today's volatile fuel market'
Aside from keeping an eye on the numbers at the pumps, tire experts advise keeping a close eye on tire pressure to help maximize fuel economy at a time when fuel prices have reached historic highs.
July 2, 2022
Transervice technician checking tire air pressure on a semi-truck
Maintenance
Toyota Tundra, International trucks, Utilimaster vans recalled
Recent recalls from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration include Toyota Tundra, International trucks and Utilimaster vans.
June 29, 2022
Nhtsa Recall Image 2
Alternative power
Renewable diesel beating conventional diesel on price and performance
Cleaner burning, reduced maintenance costs, more power and at times cheaper than conventional diesel, renewable diesel is enjoying greater popularity in West Coast states as prices for petroleum-based fuels reach historic highs.
June 28, 2022
renewable diesel Oakland
Maintenance
Fleets aren't the only ones testing engine oils
As long as you're using the right type in the right application, and have good fundamental maintenance practices, engine oil isn't an exact science – but its formulation is.
June 23, 2022
engine oil
Maintenance
Hutcheson cleared by committee, on track for confirmation as FMCSA admin
Robin Hutcheson is on a path to be FMCSA's first full-time administrator since 2019. Also: Unannounced brake blitz catches almost 1,300; Meritor updates MeritorPartsXpress.com to reduce turnaround time for driveshaft orders.
June 23, 2022
Acting FMCSA admin Robin Hutcheson
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Partnerships with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport brings the Quantix network to more than 70 locations.
Business
Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport
Partnering with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport further strengthens Quantix's carrier network, the company said.
Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition
USA Truck was acquired by DB Schenker in June 2022 for approximately $435 million, and DB Schenker was subsequently acquired by DSV in April 2025. Prior to its own acquisition, DB Schenker had been shopping USA Truck, and DSV decided to divest the asset almost immediately.
Mergers & Acquisitions
'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership team
Dart will retain use of its name and says that the transaction will not affect day-to-day operations.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Dart Transit acquired by private equity firm
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Regulations
Venture Transport adds team drivers to dedicated business
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