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Maintenance: Page 22

Maintenance
Engine oil plays critical role in DPF life
Upwards of 90 percent of the ash that goes into the DPF is from engine lubricant.
February 25, 2021
Engine parts
Maintenance
Fewer DPF regens with biodiesel and renewable diesel
In addition to lowering emissions, biodiesel and renewable diesel offer reduced DPF back-pressure and fewer regens.
February 25, 2021
Man pumping fuel into a semi-truck
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Maintenance
Diesel coolant heaters reduce DPF wear and tear
Diesel coolant heaters improve DPF life by drastically cutting cold-start soot. Engine wear is also reduced and fuel consumption improves by cutting 'needless engine idling.'
February 23, 2021
Eberspacher preheater diagram
Maintenance
GM rolls out new fleet parts program
GM's new ACDelco National Fleet Parts Program (NFPP) is designed to provide fleet owners with access to resources and tools to simplify their service workflow.
February 24, 2021
Gm Fleet Parts Program
Maintenance
Ford F-Series and Ranger recalled
Ford Ranger is being recalled again after it was learned that obsolete air bag parts had been used in Takata air bag repairs. F-Series trucks are being recalled for improper windshield mounts and incorrect payload labels.
February 23, 2021
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Components
Pending Goodyear, Cooper tie up creates tire behemoth
In the combined portfolio, Goodyear will be positioned as the original equipment and premium replacement tire while Cooper, Roadmaster, Mastercraft, and Mickey Thompson will be the mid-tier brands.
February 22, 2021
A Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company associate keeps an eye on truck tires traveling through the company’s Danville, Virginia, manufacturing plant as they head toward inspection.
Maintenance
How to minimize undercarriage electrical corrosion
Winter weather can cause myriad problems for heavy-duty trucks. Among them is the start or worsening of corrosion to the wiring and electrical components along the undercarriage of the equipment.
February 16, 2021
phillips industries back of socket
Business
Owning versus leasing an asset
Truck leasing companies offer a variety of operating lease solutions, bundling in various life-cycle administrative and operating services that deliver meaningful value to a lessee.
February 4, 2021
A man handing a set of keys to a female
Maintenance
Steer tire issue prompts recall of certain Freightliner Cascadia models
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling over 4,000 Freightliner Cascadia trucks for a potential issue with certain steer tires. Also: Indiana's oversize/overweight permitting system will be down next week.
January 25, 2021
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CCJ Innovators
Innovators: Werner enjoying ROI from EDGE fleet management
Werner EDGE rolled out its propriety mobile fleet management program earlier this year and it has since delivered ROI in multiple areas. Details here on CCJ.
January 4, 2021
Werner EDGE truck
Trucks
Digital analytics delivering cost-saving tire data
With tires ranking as the second highest fleet expense behind fuel, catching an issue before it becomes a costly and potentially dangerous problem down the road makes digital tire analytics all the more appealing.
November 23, 2020
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Maintenance
Brake friction material goes greener
A mandate that went into effect this year calls for brake manufacturers to reduce the amount of copper found in friction material.
November 20, 2020
brake inspections
Business
Factors to consider to accurately determine tire CPM
Small operational variances can have a major impact on the results.
November 3, 2020
man checking tire tread depth
Business
Tire testing can cut costs but isn’t for the faint of heart
Fleets have the opportunity to save money over the long-haul by implementing tire tests. Discover the work that goes into a tire test on CCJ today.
October 26, 2020
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Maintenance
Cold weather can wreak havoc on diesel fuel
Paraffin wax in diesel fuel can cause issues for truck fueling systems in cold weather. That and more notes on winter fuel additives.
October 22, 2020
Fuel pumps in a snowy location
Maintenance
Maintenance helps maximize asset life
Before turning to your fleet's maintenance program to help you maximize asset life, use maintenance data to help you spec new equipment.
October 15, 2020
Repair Broken Air Chamber
Maintenance
Winter weather changes stresses on truck systems
Maintenance experts offer advice on how to prepare commercial truck systems for winter weather. Discover what you need to know for winterizing your fleet today.
September 28, 2020
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Business
Commentary: Tips for preparing drivers for roadside inspections
One of the most important things you can do to ensure a smooth interaction during a roadside inspection is to have a good preventive maintenance program.
September 18, 2020
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Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.
Business
Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation
Abilene Motor Express was acquired by Knight-Swift in 2018.
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
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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