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Reducing Fleet Downtime with Advanced Diagnostics

This white paper examines how advanced commercial vehicle diagnostics can significantly reduce fleet downtime as heavy duty vehicles become more complex. It shows how Autel’s CV diagnostic tools enable in-house troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and faster repairs, helping fleets cut emissions-related downtime, reduce dealer dependence, and improve overall vehicle uptime and operating costs.

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ProductsSeptember 8, 2014

More Secure Wheel Ends from a New Manufacturer

A new company offering wheel-end parts which it says are designed to fit more securely and last longer.

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Articlesby Jim ParkSeptember 8, 2014

What’s Going on with my Brakes?

When we started looking at wheel-end issues for this month's Tires & Wheels story, we discovered that reduced stopping distance rules have had some unintended consequences.

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ArticlesSeptember 5, 2014

Would Your Brakes Pass Inspection?

Out-of-adjustment brakes and other brake system violations make up almost half of the out-of-service roadside inspection violations on commercial vehicles.

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ProductsSeptember 3, 2014

Snap-on’s New Impact Socket Made for Mack and Volvo Trucks

Snap-on’s new 1/2 inch Drive 14 mm 6-point Impact Socket is a durable specialty tool for Mack and Volvo trucks.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 3, 2014

Navistar Narrows Losses, Hits Income Milestone for First Time Since 2011

Although its market share is not increasing as rapidly as it had expected, Navistar has made significant progress in cutting its warranty spend and other costs, and as a result posted a positive income number in its fiscal third quarter, despite lower sales than anticipated.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2014

Electronics Remanufacturer Expands Into Heavy-Duty Markets

Instrument Sales and Service is expanding its remanufacturing business into the off highway, heavy-duty truck and fleet markets.

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NewsSeptember 2, 2014

Eaton Expands Rebuilder Program to Canada

Eaton has expanded its Authorized Rebuilder Program to Canada as Pacific Truck in Edmonton, Alberta, becomes the fifth re-builder in the program.

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ProductsAugust 27, 2014

Chicago Pneumatic Announces New Impact Wrench

Chicago Pneumatic announced an addition to its 1-inch impact wrench line up, the CP7776 1 inch High Torque Pistol Impact Wrench.

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NewsAugust 26, 2014

CVSA Announces Brake Safety Week is Sept. 7-13

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has announced that the Annual Brake Safety Week will run Sept. 7-13.

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Articlesby Jim ParkAugust 26, 2014

How Tires Affect Fuel Economy Testing

When setting out to evaluate a fuel-saving product, you don't want your numbers skewed by differences in rolling resistance from the tires. With some fuel-saving devices promising only marginal gains, the tires' contribution to the fuel consumption can adversely affect the apparent performance of the product. Here's what to watch for when setting up an evaluation or testing program.

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