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Heavy-duty engine oil marketers can begin finalizing formulations and preparing product packaging to meet the new oil specifications ahead of the January 1 licensing date.
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The knee-bone connects to the leg-bone. The leg-bone connects to the ankle-bone. The axle-bone connects to the wheel-bone, and the wheel-bone connects to the tire-bone … so the song goes, sort of.
Read More →Many maintenance shops buy more parts than necessary, in effect storing company cash on parts room shelves
Read More →Some of the most well-known members of ATA's Technology and Maintenance Council have become limited-time executives, spreading their expertise over a number of smaller truck fleets as they spend time with each client to help them get the most out of their maintenance operations
Read More →The best grease in the world won't do the job if it doesn't get to where it's needed. That's why it's important to train technicians on proper greasing procedures
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Grease has been called the "Rodney Dangerfield of lubricants." The late comedian was often known to lament, "I just don't get no respect." Likewise, grease is often an afterthought when it comes to truck maintenance.
Read More →A heavy truck's air system is a basic and important set of components that should be spec'd correctly and then maintained properly.
Read More →One of the methods all diesel engine manufacturers have adopted to reduce emissions - especially particulate
Read More →An estimated 2,000 tons of lead tire weights are lost from vehicles each year
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Attaching wheels to a truck hub is serious business. Yet it's not uncommon to see some big bruiser of a mechanic, one foot against the bottom of the tire, whaling away with a 1-inch-drive impact gun driving the wheel nuts home. That's not the right way to do it.
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Vehicle maintenance is one of the top areas where fleets are at risk under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new CSA 2010 program
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