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Maintenance: Page 18

Maintenance
2022 HD Repair Forum returning to Ft. Worth, Texas this spring
Early bird registration is now open for the 2022 HD Repair Forum which will be held again at the historic Hilton Fort Worth in Texas this spring.
December 22, 2021
2022 HD Repair Forum medium- and heavy-duty trucks
Inventory management
Is it time to (re)consider adopting vendor managed inventory?
Those who previously used VMI and those who never have, might want to do some research to see if it’s right for them — especially during the parts crunch.
December 21, 2021
Bar chart of supplier VMI benefits ranked.
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Maintenance
Troubleshooting aftertreatment woes starts early
Fleets that count on a dash light or wait for a failure to occur to work on the system are setting themselves up for an expensive repair.
November 26, 2021
truck blowing exhaust
Maintenance
Trucking's predictive maintenance manifesto
Tires and wheels are near the top of the problem list for commercial vehicles and Auburn University engineering students are working on getting wheel end data that can be monitored by an AI and Machine Learning.
November 17, 2021
Person sitting at a computer in a home office
Maintenance
Snow storm bears down on New England making tire management critical
Tire experts offer tips on effective winter tire management for safer traction, longer tread life and a better bottom line.
November 10, 2021
michelin truck tire with snow chains
Maintenance
What to look for when hiring a heavy-duty towing service
There’s often a high level of risk involved when towing a vehicle and you need a towing service with a reputation for getting the job done without mishaps.
November 11, 2021
Tow Truck
Maintenance
As winter driving season approaches, it's time for a coolant checkup
About 40% of all engine-related problems can be tied back to the coolant system.
October 28, 2021
Engine coolant
Maintenance
ECM issue prompts Volvo VNL recall
Approximately 167 model year 2022 Volvo VNL tractors are include in the recall, which could affect the trucks' transmissions. Also: Uber Freight's new partnerships to offer quicker pay, fuel discounts; TMS provider partners with EV charging firm.
October 26, 2021
Volvo Vnl
Maintenance
Still on the fence on FA-4? It might be time to reconsider
API FA-4 engine oils have been proven to deliver fuel economy benefits. Here’s why the pros outweigh the cons for adoption in commercial truck fleets.
October 19, 2021
Testing a Mack MP8 engine
Inventory management
VIPAR Heavy Duty gives organizational update at convention
The opening general session of the 2021 VIPAR Heavy Duty IMPACT Conference was filled with updates from leadership on projects and initiatives designed to strengthen the group's position in the industry.
October 18, 2021
VIPAR Heavy Duty President and CEO Chris Baer
Maintenance
Preventive maintenance’s role in maximizing asset life
Changing PM schedules – or moving to a predictive maintenance model – is predicated on having data that enables the tracking of costs, warranty and parts pricing, along with other key performance indicators (KPIs) that are important to you.
October 12, 2021
Truck in for repair
Business
Diesel increases to highest national average since 2014
The latest week's average of $3.406 per gallon nationwide is the highest since December 2014. Also: Daimler recalls approximately 460 Freightliner Cascadias for a potential exhaust issue; Eroad seeks driver award nominees; Crete increasing driver pay.
September 28, 2021
Truck Stop Fueling
Maintenance
Benefits of synthetic engine oils include fuel economy gains, reduced maintenance
Aside from diesel fuel, engine oil might be the most critical fluid in a truck because it influences two of the top three equipment-related costs for fleets: fuel and maintenance.
September 23, 2021
working on an engine
Maintenance
Steering issue prompts recall of over 100,000 Freightliner Cascadias
The recall is due to a steering component that could come loose, resulting in a complete loss of steering. Also: Truck stops push for extension of biodiesel tax credit; Insurtech firm partners with Indemnity Insurance; Utility recalls 260 reefer trailers.
September 21, 2021
Freightliner Cascadia Truck
Maintenance
New Mack maintenance program prioritizes uptime, cost of ownership
Mack's new Mack Premium Service Agreement is available to Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite, TerraPro and LR owners. Also: First battery-electric Peterbilt 579EVs purchased in Canada; fleet receives first production Peterbilt Model 536 medium-duty truck.
September 17, 2021
Mack Maintenance
Maintenance
TMC introduces EV tech training task force to write RP
TMC has started development of a recommended practice for electric vehicle technician training that hopes to include guidance regarding battery service, testing, charging, shipping and handling, tool requirements and more.
September 13, 2021
Electric vehicle technician
Maintenance
Report finds a decrease in frequency of unscheduled roadside repair, yet cost of repair rising
Fleets getting more miles between breakdowns but cost of repair climbing.
September 12, 2021
truck being towed
Technology
Truck, trailer shortages fuel need for predictive maintenance
Holding on to used equipment longer raises the risk of unplanned maintenance events. Predictive maintenance can help.
September 3, 2021
trucking technician
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