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Regulations
Lease-purchase task force zeroes in on restrictive maintenance covenants
In worst cases, lessee truck operators are set up to fail. In its third meeting, FMCSA's task force examined impacts of restrictive maintenance terms in truck lease-purchases. The panel also planned for a potential meeting/public forum at MATS in March.
January 23, 2024
Economic trends
Fleet representatives give insight into state of heavy-duty business
Fleets planning purchases carefully, pushing back on prices, representatives from three very different organizations tell Molly MacKay Zacker from MacKay & Company.
January 23, 2024
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Oils & lubricants
Choosing the right engine oil for performance & protection
Cold weather poses significant challenges to engine oils, potentially affecting their performance and ultimately impacting the overall health of the engine.
January 19, 2024
Safety & Compliance
Protecting your investment with better roadside inspections
Safety should be one of the core elements of your trucking operation, not just one of your priorities.
January 2, 2024
Oils & lubricants
Delo says goodbye to conventional engine oil
There’s been an ongoing migration for many years away from conventional diesel engine oils toward synthetic and synthetic blends.
November 16, 2023
Oils & lubricants
Delo dropping conventional engine oil from its heavy-duty diesel line
As of early next year, Chevron Lubricants' lineup of Delo diesel engine oil will consist exclusively of synthetic and synthetic blends.
November 8, 2023
Maintenance
Maintenance's role in trucking's digital transformation
Digitizing the vehicle inspection documentation process improves record-keeping, communication and accountability, which improves safety outcomes.
November 3, 2023
Workforce
Educators have a lesson plan to lessen the tech shortage
Private and public vo-tech schools discuss enrollment and completion rates and how employers can draw and keep technicians.
October 19, 2023
Maintenance
How to reduce unplanned downtime
Downtime can pack a punch, messing up production schedules, ticking off customers and leaving a dent in profits.
October 17, 2023
Technology
Cummins announces collaboration on Open Telematics Architecture
Cummins on Monday announced a collaboration with the Eclipse Foundation, Microsoft, and other industry partners. Also: CALSTART begins work on plan for zero-emission corridor; Ascend Transportation names new president.
October 17, 2023
Maintenance
Mack, Volvo launch all-in-one fleet management portal
The platforms provide a digital suite of state-of-the-art services, analytics and reports.
October 15, 2023
Maintenance
How to spot a failing EGR cooler
EGR coolers are meant to last the life of the truck, but depending on duty cycle and maintenance habits, customers may occasionally find themselves facing a failing part. When they come to you for help, here’s what you need to know.
October 10, 2023
Maintenance
Using data to effectively manage your fleet, reduce operating costs
Merely having data is not enough. You need the data to provide you with actionable insights.
October 3, 2023
Oils & lubricants
The benefits of low-viscosity engine oils
Thick oil is generally an oil pressure play, and lighter lower viscosity oils are generally a play for better fuel economy.
September 29, 2023
Asset tracking & management
How large fleets can improve asset tracking and data analysis
Large fleets often face bottlenecks in communication, leading to delays, errors and missed opportunities.
September 22, 2023
Equipment controls
ADAS systems encompass all kinds of systems; that's good for safety, may be tough for a diagnosis
Stability systems, braking systems, cameras and radar all require precise calibration to work at their best.
September 19, 2023
Equipment controls
Proper maintenance critical to keeping ADAS on the mark
No matter the manufacturer, ADAS components arrive calibrated. But things can happen over the course of a truck’s lifetime that require a recalibration of the system in the shop.
September 19, 2023
Maintenance
Parts and labor costs begin to show improvement
Combined parts and labor costs for the top 25 VMRS codes fell 1.3% in the second quarter from the first, and labor costs decreased for the first time in the past year.
September 18, 2023
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