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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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Articlesby Jim ParkApril 22, 2021

What to Know About Today's Oil Analysis

Analyzing samples of used oil not only reveals the health of your engine, but also can prove whether the oil in the crankcase is holding up well enough to leave in there a bit longer.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2021

Report: Truckload, LTL Carriers Reduce Roadside Repair Frequency

In fourth quarter 2020, truckload carriers logged 14% more miles between breakdowns compared with Q3, according to TMC/FleetNet America’s latest Vertical Benchmarking Program data.

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Newsby StaffApril 21, 2021

TMC Releases Augmented Reality Game to Attract New Techs

TMC’s new mobile app, based on the council’s technician skills competition, allows players to diagnose and repair virtual trucks.

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Newsby Jim ParkApril 21, 2021

Parts Shortage Hobbles New Truck Deliveries, Worsens Downtime

Fleets struggling with a scarcity of parts needed for routine maintenance and repairs are also having to wait on new truck deliveries while partially completed trucks jam OEM parking lots.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2021

Dorman, Diesel Laptops Release HD Scan Tool Device

The Diesel Decoder plugs into the truck's diagnostics port and transmits detailed information to the user's smartphone.

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Articlesby Jim ParkApril 15, 2021

5 Tips For Keeping Truck Lighting in Check

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's Roadcheck inspection blitz is a great reason to get up close and personal with your lighting system.

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Videosby StaffApril 15, 2021

Will Your Truck Lighting Pass Inspection?

Learn what to expect from the upcoming 2021 International Roadcheck blitz that focuses on lighting and how to ensure that your trucks pass inspection in this Short Hauls video interview.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2021

TA to Expand Truck Maintenance Operations

TravelCenters of America announced plans to add over 50 new vehicles this year to provide maintenance and repair to commercial truck drivers.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2021

Making Diagnostics Smarter

Artificial intelligence and machine learning allow for diagnostics and analytics beyond mere maintenance.

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Newsby StaffMarch 4, 2021

New Tire Pressure Sensors Promise Long Life

Phillips Connect will be using new tire pressure sensors that are more efficient, give quick feedback of data, reduce cost and complexity, and do not have to be removed to add air to the tire.

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