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EV tech shortage concern looms as zero-emission mandates draw near
As more commercial and consumer EVs hit the road, industry experts say fleets need to plan ahead and consider how these high-tech wonders just might attract a broader pool of technicians, particularly women, which could help alleviate a tech shortage.
June 29, 2021
Safety
Jackknife investigation should start with the tires
Tire manufacturers publish load-to-inflation charts for every commercial truck tire, which indicate for every change in load, what the change in tire PSI should be.
June 29, 2021
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Components
Supply chain woes hit salvage market with increased parts demand
The salvage market has started to receive an uptick in sales and customer inquiries of many common (and not so common) used and rebuilt aftermarket parts.
June 27, 2021
Maintenance
Proactive service can extend disc brake, rotor life
Taking care of ADBs to ensure they reach their full potential is a pretty straightforward matter of knowing some basic facts, paying attention to your brakes, and making good choices when it comes to replacement parts.
June 21, 2021
Maintenance
Extending engine oil drains could be as simple as opening the owner's manual
Depending on engine OEM and duty cycle, recommended drain intervals have skyrocketed by more than 300% over the 25,000 mile benchmark.
June 17, 2021
Regulations
Fleet owner sentenced for falsifying FCMSA documents
He will serve jail time and must pay restitution for trying to hide his affiliation with a company under an out-of-service order. Also: Great Dane trailers recalled; fleet rebrands as 3PL.
June 10, 2021
Maintenance
Navigating the minefield of fleet innovation
Some great ideas take a sales and marketing team to sell them. Unfortunately, the world still does not beat a path to your door unless you are Apple.
June 9, 2021
Maintenance
Controlling maintenance costs
Maintenance decisions should be based on what makes the most sense given an application and the duty cycle of vehicles.
June 1, 2021
Components
How to get the most out of your batteries
A truck’s components could be in top working order. But the wrong battery configuration based on use case and temperature can zap a truck’s power.
May 27, 2021
Maintenance
Nine maintenance tips to reduce CSA violations
It's near-impossible to avoid all CSA violations but you can significantly reduce them.
May 20, 2021
Maintenance
How to: Check for wheel-end seal leaks
A properly functioning wheel-end hub is essential to all medium- and heavy-duty truck and trailer brake systems. Which means when a hub begins to leak, the outcome if untreated can quickly become catastrophic.
May 12, 2021
Maintenance
How to make more informed asset purchase decisions
Maintenance and repair data will also show abnormally high-cost trends that you should analyze and leverage in the component specification selection process.
May 11, 2021
Regulations
Set and follow best practices to lower light and HOS infractions
This year's Roadcheck takes place May 4-6 with an emphasis on lighting, the 'number one vehicle violation' and hours-of-service which continue to rank as the top cause for out-of-service driver violations. CCJ talked with experts about both.
April 29, 2021
Maintenance
Survey finds varied roadside maintenance intervals
During the fourth quarter, the average fleet operated 36,315 miles between unscheduled road repairs, largely in line with previous quarters. Also, Roehl Transport gives drivers another raise.
April 29, 2021
Maintenance
Trimble, TA collaborate on maintenance software platform
TravelCenters of America and Trimble on Monday announced a software integration. Also, Rand McNally on Monday released a new edition of its Road Atlas.
April 27, 2021
Maintenance
Troubleshooting turbochargers
Service providers quick to swap out a turbocharger without inspecting other systems stand a chance of seeing an unhappy customer again grumbling about the same problem.
April 26, 2021
Oils & lubricants
Thick oil may leave money on the table
Fleet owners stand to lessen their costs per mile by selecting high-performing, lower-viscosity lubricants.
April 25, 2021
Business
Let data drive informed decisions
In a rapidly modernizing world, there is a need for companies to become more dynamic and drive insights from data.
April 21, 2021
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