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CCJ's updated Air Brake Book now available for download
The 11th edition of CCJ's Air Brake Book, a free industry resource guide, is now available.
April 6, 2022
Maintenance
Bitter cold creates brittle shocks
Now that warmer weather is here to stay, it is time to inspect suspension system parts that may have been harmed by winter’s wrath.
April 5, 2022
Oils & lubricants
Rising diesel cost puts fuel economy back in focus
With diesel fuel is at its highest point in nearly 15 years, fleets have had to take a hard look at miles per gallon.
March 24, 2022
Maintenance
U.S. Xpress strives for clean and dependable rigs with Road Ready Promise
With driver sentiment ranking high for tidy and good running trucks, U.S. Xpress answered the call with Road Ready Promise, a truck cleaning and inspection program that has drivers feeling 'more pride' for their trucks.
March 23, 2022
Products
Delo debuting new 15W-40 synthetic
Delo 400 XSP SAE 15W-40’s soot dispersancy and wear control helps protect the engine’s cylinders, pistons, rings and valve train components against wear and corrosion.
March 21, 2022
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Maintenance
A top-tier tire maintenance program is a balancing act
Typically, for a steer tire, when a tire isn’t balanced you’ll see cupping or scalloping (wavy wear) on the shoulder ribs. Over time that can progress to the intermediate ribs.
March 11, 2022
Career Leadership Award
From Beirut to the service bay: Kirk Altrichter named CCJ Career Leadership Award recipient
The Marine Corps took Kirk Altrichter all over the world, but he found his place in truck maintenance.
March 6, 2022
Maintenance
Mitchell 1 debuts new tools for truck service
Mitchell 1, at the Technology and Maintenance Council's 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition in Orlando Sunday, announced its next-generation electrical diagnostics software and time management tool.
March 6, 2022
Telematics
AI in predictive maintenance enhances supply chain flow, creates better competition among fleets
More fleets are integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning products into their systems to save money and make money.
March 2, 2022
Maintenance
When parts shortages affect repairs
Not only is the parts shortage impacting the sale of parts, but it’s also hindering services the aftermarket channel can perform.
March 1, 2022
Maintenance
Fleet shares its story of how it went from 15,000 mile oil drains to 100,000
Ozark Motor Lines used oil sampling analysis and data to push its oil drain intervals more than six-times further.
February 24, 2022
Inventory management
Industry suppliers on battling inflation, updating pricing sheets
With so much of the parts market already in upheaval, suppliers are doing their best to provide ample warning and explanations before implementing additional but necessary price increases to reduce their burden on their distributor partners.
February 18, 2022
Maintenance
Tire anomaly technology is more than a compliance and maintenance tool. It’s also a safety tool.
IRD has experienced an "explosion of interest" with it's tire anomaly and classification system because of its accuracy in catching tire abnormalities.
February 13, 2022
Maintenance
Tire prices likely to extend climb this year
Tire manufacturers talk factors that led to 'unprecedented' price hikes in 2021 and brace for ongoing supply chain challenges in 2022.
February 6, 2022
Components
The difference between plastic and metal electrical components
Phillips Industries has released a technical bulletin describing the performance difference between plastic and metal housing for electrical connectors and other components.
February 1, 2022
Maintenance
Winter weather influences fleet maintenance practices
January is usually the coldest month of the year across the U.S. with average temperatures of just under 35 degrees, but February is not too far behind.
January 27, 2022
Maintenance
Aftermarket dialogue concludes as fleet panel talks daily market challenges
The first in-person Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue in two years concluded with an engaging fleet discussion Monday in Grapevine, Texas.
January 25, 2022
Maintenance
Bendix, Haldex and Allison execs share insight on current market challenges
In giving attendees “A Real-World View of the Aftermarket,” executives from Allison Transmission, Bendix and Haldex say most of their work these days focuses on the future — adapting to the current reality to fulfill as many orders as possible.
January 24, 2022
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