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News•by Staff•April 29, 2021

Dana Adds Next-Day Delivery for Spicer ReadyShaft Driveshafts

Dana's Spicer ReadyShaft program delivers fully assembled driveshafts in 24 hours.

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Articles•by Jim Park•April 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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News•by Staff•April 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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News•by Staff•April 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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News•by Jim Park•April 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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News•by Staff•April 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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Articles•by Jim Park•April 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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Videos•by Staff•April 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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News•by Staff•March 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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Articles•by Jack Roberts•March 19, 2021

Making Diagnostics Smarter

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

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