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Stay safe and beat the breakdown: Keep ADAS and other truck systems in top shape during winter

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures can not only lead to costly breakdowns, they can also lead to less safe driving conditions in the case of tech-heavy driver assist systems impacted by winter weather.

November 9, 2022

Transervice air pressure check

EV tech training not seen as a threat during diesel tech shortage

More OEMs and trade schools are rolling out courses on electric vehicle service, however the growing demand for EV techs is not seen as a competitive threat during the diesel tech shortage.

November 7, 2022

Freightliner eCascadia

CVSA announces 2023 enforcement blitz dates

CVSA plans four scheduled enforcement campaigns next year.

November 2, 2022

trucks being scaled

Engine brakes are changing to meet needs of wide variety of engine types

“As manufacturers work on ways to comply with stricter emissions standards, especially those focusing on CO2 and NOx, suppliers need to develop products that are compatible with the new vehicles,” says Jacobs Vehicle Systems' Robb Janak.

November 2, 2022

Jacobs Vehicle Systems' High Power Density technology

Tips for spec’ing and maintaining automatic brake adjustors

Guidelines gleaned from fleet managers and field service representatives can help make better-informed ABA maintenance and purchasing decisions.

November 2, 2022

EV range extended with low rolling resistance tires

Tire experts say to shop for low rolling resistance tires to add range to electric vehicles and to look for wear resistance performance characteristics since EVs wear out tires faster than internal combustion vehicles.

October 31, 2022

Goodyear endurance rsa 17.5 ult tire display

Filters often an unintended casualty of extended intervals, forgetfulness

Joining Matt and Jason on this week's 10-44 is NationaLease Vice President of Truck Technology and Maintenance Joe Puff.

October 27, 2022

mechanic holding an oil filter

Winterizing your fleet will be different this year

Combining a comprehensive annual plan with sophisticated data analytics and maintenance technology can keep trucks on the road and drivers safe during winter.

October 18, 2022

semi truck driving in the snow

Female diesel techs find challenges in entering 'male-dominated industry'

Among the biggest challenges facing female diesel technicians is gaining the respect of their male counterparts.

October 18, 2022

WyoTech student

Why trucking companies need an on-site truck repair shop

In-house maintenance offers time and money savings, more reliability and more options.

October 17, 2022

trucking service bay

More women becoming diesel techs, but not fast enough to meet demand

Leaders in the diesel tech field admit women are often better than men when it comes to working with computers surrounding mechanics, but old stereotypes around gender roles are holding the industry back from attracting women to the field.

October 13, 2022

WyoTech student

How low-viscosity lubricants can boost your organization’s bottom line

Changing your fleet to lower-viscosity lubricant formulations can dramatically lower the total cost of ownership of equipment and help everyone from the maintenance bay to the executive suite.

October 12, 2022

Recovering flooded vehicles requires careful service and follow-up

Hurricane Ian flooded plenty of vehicles, trucks among them. Some will be scrapped while others can be restored to road-worthy status after taking diligent steps to ensure water intrusion has been thoroughly addressed.

October 10, 2022

Floods, particularly saltwater floods, can leave metal parts especially vulnerable to corrosion. 'I would seriously think about undercoating that body and frame. Cleaning and undercoating it. That's the only thing you can do to prolong the life,' said Angelo Cinquegrana, assistant vice president of field operations at Amerit Fleet Solutions.

Caliper stuck? Tips for unfreezing a frozen brake caliper

Caliper pistons that are not returning properly, or appear to be seized in the bore, can be caused by residual hydraulic pressure keeping the piston applied.

October 5, 2022

Lean on digital fleet network during economic downturn experts say

Trading in a spreadsheet for a fleet network management platform can help cut costs when revenue streams run narrow.

October 4, 2022

maintenance laptop

Shops would do well to focus on culture when hiring young techs, Votech officials say

A paycheck isn't everything. Votech officials explain how shops would do well to consider not only pay but their workplace culture as today's diesel tech students carefully consider their options with smart phones in hand.

September 27, 2022

Female diesel tech at UTI

Keeping drivers cool while fuel prices remain hot

A typical long-haul truck idles about 1,800 hours per year, consuming about 1,500 gallons of diesel.

September 23, 2022

truck driver in a sleeper berth

Cleaner, hotter engines add stress to the DPF, maintenance

The success of the aftertreatment system relies heavily on the diesel particulate filter (DPF), and cleaner, hotter-burning engines are putting more stress on a component that, while expensive, is also increasingly difficult to find.

September 22, 2022

maintenance technicians

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door sticker drivers wanted

Pay a top factor for driver turnover but 'not always an amount issue'

More than 50% of respondents to a recent CCJ driver survey said their carrier had raised pay at least twice since 2020.

electronic log

House bill offers recruiting and retention incentives, grants to truck drivers

Julie Van de Kamp

U.S. Xpress names Julie Van de Kamp president of dedicated

truck hauling a container

Supply chain correction helps put the 'worst of the inflation crisis behind us'

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Prevent Accidents From Costing You Your Business

Find out how blind spot camera systems & mobile DVRs change the future of liability-prone fleets by preventing accidents and establishing accountability.