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Articlesby Denise RondiniJuly 18, 2016

Q&A: Eaton's Kartch Talks About Growing Importance of the Aftermarket

Amy Kartch, director of North America Vehicle Group Aftermarket for Eaton, shared her thoughts on the major issues facing the aftermarket, what Eaton is doing to help overcome those challenges, and what she sees for the future.

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ArticlesJuly 18, 2016

How to Be Proactive With Tank Corrosion Prevention

In truck, rail tankers and beyond, Chemically Bonded Phosphate Ceramics can stop corrosion, improve safety, extend equipment life and minimize maintenance and downtime.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniJuly 14, 2016

How to Reduce Technician Turnover

Bad bosses and job duties that don’t meet employee expectations are the two main reasons technicians leave their jobs, according to Dick Finnegan, CEO of C-Suite Analytics, an employee engagement and retention consulting firm.

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NewsJuly 13, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Pioneering 3D Parts

Owners of Mercedes-Benz trucks will soon be installing genuine plastic replacement parts that have been produced on a 3D printer.

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Newsby Tom BergJuly 12, 2016

Water Intrusion Affected Engine Control Modules, Prompting Cummins Recall

A masking mistake during pre-paint washing of assembled Cummins ISX12 and ISX15 diesels has resulted in electrical shorts and stalling problems with some of them, requiring a recall of 5,439 of the heavy-duty models.

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ProductsJuly 11, 2016

TP-8617 Designed to Pinpoint All Leaks

The Tracerline EZ-Ject A/C and Fluid Kit TP-8617 is a leak detection kit designed to pinpoint all leaks including refrigerant, oil and other fluids.

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ProductsJuly 5, 2016

Oil Eater Offers Full Spill Kit

Oil Eater’s professional grade emergency spill kit provides all-in-one solutions for containment and clean up of hazardous spills in vehicle servicing facilities and other areas.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 29, 2016

Report: Most Fleets Should Consider Low-Viscosity Oil for Fuel Economy

A new report concludes that most fleets should look at adopting lower-viscosity engine oils for fuel savings.

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ProductsJune 28, 2016

Rotary Lift Incoporates Speed Into In-Ground Lift

Rotary Lift’s SL212 SmartLift in-ground lift is designed to quickly raise and lower a vehicle weighing up to 12,000 pounds.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJune 28, 2016

Caterpillar Reaches Settlement in EPA Emissions Lawsuit

Caterpillar has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit over allegedly defective ACERT EPA 2007-compliant engines, with owners of these engines eligible to receive $500 to $10,000 per engine.

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