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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 30, 2014

Shell's New Shanghai Tech Center

Shell Lubricants opened up its newest technology center in Shanghai, China, last week to the first group of foreign journalists to tour the facility, which opened in March. The new facility will focus on Asia, the fastest-growing regional lubricants market in the world, but also will be part of a global R&D network that will impact North American lubes as well. (Read full story here.)

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NewsJune 26, 2014

SAF-Holland Recalls Suspensions Over Pivot-Bolt Problem

A defect in some Holland trailer suspensions has led to a recall that affects about 2,500 dry van and flatbed trailers. The trailer manufacturers are notifying owners.

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ProductsJune 26, 2014

Rand McNally Devices Integrate with Navistar’s Diagnostic System

Diagnostic fault code data collected from Rand McNally in-cab fleet management devices now integrates with Navistar’s OnCommand Connection remote diagnostics system, the company announced June 26.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJune 24, 2014

Wheel-end Maintenance Saves Tires, Brakes

A little extra diligence in the shop, or a bit of mechanical assistance, can help fleets avoid the irritants associated with loose wheel bearings, like irregular tire wear, premature brake relining and even wheel-offs.

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NewsJune 24, 2014

DTNA Launches Parts E-Commerce Platform

The robust inventory system will include access to over 100,000 SKUs, which can be purchased online – anytime, anywhere. After purchase, customers will have the option to immediately print a single invoice for the purchase of all of their parts.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJune 23, 2014

Turn to Technology to Keep Tires at Proper Inflation

We know from experience that many fleets don't do a great job at tire inflation management. And we know there's little point in looking to drivers for help in the matter, so what's left to do? Enter technology.

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NewsJune 17, 2014

Sold15 to Focus On Efficient Shop Management

The Sold15 (Service Opportunities Learning Days) conference will open with a workshop led by an internationally recognized expert in shop maintenance and efficiency, conference organizers have announced.

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ProductsJune 12, 2014

Recommended Practices Guide Released for Tire Retreading, Tire Repairs

The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau, along with the Tread Rubber and Tire Repair Materials Manufacturers' Group, has released an updated industry recommended practices for tire retreading and tire repairing.

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NewsJune 11, 2014

TBC Adds Three Truck Tire Lines

TBC Wholesale Group has expanded its portfolio of optimized, high-value, and value medium radial truck tire products. Sumitomo, Sailun and Dynacargo branded truck tires are available to dealers now.

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ProductsJune 11, 2014

Navman Adds eLogs and Electronic Inspection Forms

New options available with Navman Wireless help streamline compliance reporting, the company announced June 10 as the company’s OnlineAVL2 vehicle tracking system now includes an electronic driver log and driver vehicle inspection report forms.

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