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6 Tips for Troubleshooting Cold-Weather Truck Problem: Don't Guess, Diagnose it

Cold weather can expose hidden truck problems. Discover six practical troubleshooting tips to pinpoint the cause, avoid unnecessary repairs and keep trucks on the road.

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News

Shell Prepares Rotella Oils for 2027

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Articles

How GP Transco Builds Fuel Savings a Fraction at a Time

News

Oil Crisis Squeezes Trucking Lubricant Supplies

Products•June 24, 2015

Air-Defense System Filters Debris For Air Brakes

Phillips Industries has introduced the Air-Defense System trailer brake in-line filtration system designed to trap debris before entering air lines or brake components.

Articles•by Denise Rondini•June 18, 2015

Commentary: Tracking Truck Health

Several truck makers have been promoting uptime through remote diagnostics for a while now. But at this year’s MATS, nearly every OEM talked about their efforts to provide fleets with insight into their vehicle’s health in an effort to increase vehicle uptime.

News•June 18, 2015

Terex Hosts Annual Service School for Mechanics and Technicians

Terex Utilities held its annual Service School from June 9-11 in Watertown, S.D., hosting 71 people representing 38 utility companies.

Products•June 16, 2015

Kiene Clutch Brake Remover Replaces Torch Method

The Kiene Diesel K-1360 one-piece clutch brake remover is a tool designed for removing a one-piece clutch brake.

Photo Galleries•by Staff•June 15, 2015

Meritor’s Mobile Training Van

Meritor launched its mobile training program in 2014 with two training vans designed to deliver onsite product and systems education to warehouse distributors, independent service garages, dealers and fleets in the United States and Canada. Today there are two vans in the US and one in Canada. Photos by Denise Rondini