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Maintenance: Page 4

Equipment
FMCSA allows fleets to self-certify maintenance training with TMC RPs
A 5-year exemption granted Thursday allows technicians to skip a federally required one-year of training if they have received training based on TMC’s Recommended Practices.
January 17, 2025
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Components
Clarios leverages machine learning and AI to monitor battery performance
New machine learning and AI features promise predictive maintenance and idle reduction opportunities for fleet managers.
January 6, 2025
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Service and repair
Living with sensor-ship
The implementation of engine controller ECUs and ABS braking systems in the 1990s really began the waterfall growth in software and sensors in the trucking industry.
December 19, 2024
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Oils & lubricants
Common ways your lubricants get contaminated before they’re in your truck
Dirt, water, and other contaminants can enter lubricant at various stages, from storage to use, and these contaminants can cause increased wear and tear on engine components, leading to costly repairs and downtime.
December 13, 2024
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Recalls
Paccar recalls 220,000 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks as Bendix ECU recall expands
Bendix has expanded its recall of its EC80 Advanced ECUs, and Paccar has issued a recall for more than 220K trucks with the affected ECUs. Also: Averitt names new VP of dedicated sales; Trucking Cares Foundation donates to Tennessee organization.
December 13, 2024
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Government affairs
Truck parking expansion project underway in Connecticut
The state has begun a $31 million project that will expand public truck parking in the state by around 44%. Also: International recalls eMV and HX trucks; fleet owner ordered to pay restitution for fraud scheme; SEFL relocates Kentucky terminal.
December 10, 2024
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Technology
PSI’s TireView offers API integration
PSI's customizable APIs enables real-time data and seamless fleet management.
November 27, 2024
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Maintenance
Importance of tire air pressure during winter months
Cold weather affects tire air pressure and leads to potential consequences for underinflated or overinflated tires.
November 21, 2024
Kelly Barwick checking tire pressure
Maintenance
Tips to improve the life of commercial truck tires
Various studies have found that around 10% of fleets are running underinflated tires, with about 5% of tires more than 20 psi under.
November 20, 2024
commercial truck tire retread on the side of the road
Telematics
Inside Volvo's customer Uptime Center
How Volvo's Uptime Center keeps trucks and drivers on the road.
November 19, 2024
Volvo Asist agent on a call
Safety & Compliance
Three ELDs removed from FMCSA's Registered Devices list
The Keep Tracking ELD and two Rollingtrans ELDs were removed from its Registered Devices list Monday, requiring carriers and drivers to discontinue using them. Also: Nikola Tre BEV trucks recalled; North Carolina reminds truckers to stay on truck routes.
November 19, 2024
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Recalls
Another 105K trucks recalled as part of Bendix ECU recall
International is the latest manufacturer to recall a large number of trucks equipped with recalled Bendix ECUs. Also: P.A.M. Transportation Services moves corporation to Nevada under new corporate name; Autocar terminal tractors recalled.
November 12, 2024
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CCJ Innovators
Penske's eDVIR saves time, boosts accountability
Penske Truck Leasing's innovative eDVIR app simplifies pre- and post-trip inspections, enhances compliance, and improves fleet management efficiency.
November 1, 2024
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Maintenance
Parts and labor expense continues to fall, report finds
The trucking industry is experiencing a welcome trend as heavy-duty truck parts and labor costs continue to decline.
October 31, 2024
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Recalls
Massive Bendix ECU recall impacting 126K Volvo trucks
Bendix's recall affects 445,000 ECUs that could cause certain safety functions to stop working. Volvo's recall includes trucks with that specific ECU installed. Also: Women in Trucking recognize best companies for women to work.
October 31, 2024
New and legacy Volvo VNL
Recalls
Should customers get paid by OEMs for recalls?
If customers were compensated by OEMs for downtime, maybe that would inspire truck manufacturers to have fewer recalls.
October 29, 2024
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Recalls
Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks recalled over Cummins X15 issue
The fuel pump issue affecting more than 9,000 Cummins X15 engines is impacting more than 5,600 Paccar trucks. Also: Trimac names new Chief Legal Officer; Mack recalls small number of Granite trucks for non-compliant tires.
October 29, 2024
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Oils & lubricants
Essential tips for truck transmission and differential care
Why regular maintenance of transmission and differential fluids is vital for truck performance and longevity, and look for these key signs of issues and tips for ensuring optimal performance.
October 25, 2024
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Cybersecurity
'Don't trust, always verify' is the expert advice when carriers onboard new products
In enterprise operations, the experts tell trucking companies to implement a zero-trust architecture. The same goes when they bring new products into their environement.
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Regulations
How DOT's non-citizen CDL crackdown could affect driver recruiting
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Emissions
EPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'
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Workforce
No retirement plans on deck for aging drivers, but job satisfaction high
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Workforce
Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers
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