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Articles•Cover Story•by Jack Roberts•February 14, 2023

Grow Your Own Truck Fleet Maintenance Managers

Good maintenance managers are scarce on the ground, which is why more fleets are trying to promote talent from within their companies. But that’s easier said than done.

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Articles•February 9, 2023

3 Ways to Determine Which Truck Parts are Best for Your Fleet

Tracking the frequency of recurring parts replacements can help trucking fleet determine if the right parts are being selected for the job.

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Products•February 1, 2023

Bridgestone Introduces M863 All-Position Radial Tire

The Bridgestone M863 all-position radial tire is designed to help prevent stone drilling, promote traction on wet surfaces, and extend tread life for on-/off-highway fleets.

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Articles•by Vesna Brajkovic•January 25, 2023

Truck Component Suppliers Look to Shift Production to North America

Some truck component suppliers have shifted some production away from China. Is Mexico the answer?

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Articles•by Vesna Brajkovic•January 21, 2023

How Fleet Maintenance Managers Adapt to Parts Shortages

Three trucking fleet maintenance managers from North American for-hire carriers chime in on how they keep a handle on inventory and work with parts suppliers in an environment slew of component and equipment shortages.

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News•by Jack Roberts•January 20, 2023

Are Dead Batteries About to Become a Thing of the Past?

Clarios has developed a connected battery that provides real-time updates on battery cell life and can even predict when failures will occur.

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Photo Galleries•by News/Media Release•January 3, 2023

Look Inside the Truck-Tire Retreading Process [Photos]

Nearly half of all North American replacement truck tires are retreads, according to Bridgestone. Check out how its Bandag retreads are made in this photo gallery.

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Articles•by Jack Roberts•December 21, 2022

How to Manage a Truck Breakdown

Breakdowns create endless headaches for maintenance managers, drivers, shippers and receivers alike. Learn how to manage them with these tips from first-hand experience.

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Articles•by Jim Park•December 16, 2022

The Art and Science of Electrical Diagnostics on Trucks

Today’s complex electrical and electronic systems on heavy-duty trucks require a surgical approach to troubleshooting, some cutting-edge tools — and a great deal of skill. Are you up to speed?

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Photo Galleries•by Vesna Brajkovic•December 15, 2022

2022 Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo [Photos]

The 17th annual Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo was held in San Antonio, Texas, and tested the skills of about 200 competitors from across the country. Here's an inside look at the competition.

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