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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•February 26, 2013

7 Trends in axles and suspensions

When it come to trends in axles and suspensions, it's all about efficiency. Fleets are constantly looking for ways to become more operationally efficient, whether it's fuel economy, increased payload, lower maintenance costs, longer equipment life, or driver productivity.

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Articles•by Deborah Lockridge•February 19, 2013

Slow Economy, Government Regs Will Help Drive Aftermarket Brake Business

The slow economic recovery and the federal government's new Compliance, Safety, Accountability enforcement program will help drive demand for aftermarket pads and shoes for Class 4-8 trucks, according to a new study by Frost & Sullivan, while increasing demand for disk brakes could prove a challenge to independent service providers.

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Products•February 15, 2013

Borroughs Impact Line of Service Center Workstations

Borroughs' new Impact line of workstations are designed for technicians in dealerships and fleet service centers.

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News•February 14, 2013

Phillips Industries Names New Business Development, Fleet Sales Execs

Phillips Industries has promoted David Phillips to vice president of new business development and added Dennis Damman as national fleet sales manager.

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Products•February 14, 2013

TMC Manual Addresses Corrosion

The Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations has published a manual on vehicle corrosion.

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Articles•February 12, 2013

How to Set up a Maintenance Program that Will Keep FMCSA Happy

Whether you have one truck or 20,000, the FMCSA's maintenance regulations apply to you. The safety and compliance experts at J.J. Keller have tips for owner-operators and small fleets on how to develop a maintenance program that will meet federal standards.

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News•February 7, 2013

Penske Installing Truck-Lite LED headlights

Penske Truck Leasing is retrofitting 5,000 of its 2012 and 2013 model semi tractors in its commercial truck rental fleet with new LED headlights from Truck-Lite.

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Products•February 7, 2013

Lista Redesigns Service Bay System

Lista International says its newly redesigned Automotive Service Bay System allows technicians to perform more efficiently and productively, with workbenches that provide plenty of room and optimal organization.

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Products•February 7, 2013

Volvo Guaranteed Overhaul Program Gives New Life to D12 Engines

Volvo Trucks is now offering a three-year, 350,000 mile warranty for Volvo D12 engine owners who want to increase the longevity of their current vehicles with the Volvo Guaranteed Overhaul (GO) program.

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News•February 4, 2013

Study: Fuel-Efficient Tires Perform in Winter Weather

Transport Canada recently released the results of a study on the safety and environmental performance of low rolling resistance tires. Low rolling resistance tires are designed to improve vehicle fuel efficiency. They are made of advanced materials and have treads, dimensions and weights that help to minimize the energy lost as the tire rolls across the road surface.

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