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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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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2020

TMC Awards First Trailer Technician Superstar

American Trucking Associations and the Technology & Maintenance Council have named Clifford Roberson of Tyson Foods the first Trailer Technician Superstar as part of National Technician Appreciation Week.

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Articlesby Jim ParkSeptember 21, 2020

Ready Your Fifth Wheel for Winter

Fifth wheels need lubricant, but too much grease can interfere with the locking mechanism when it thickens in winter.

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Articlesby Jim ParkSeptember 18, 2020

How to Choose and Install an Inverter

Improperly installed inverters are known to have caused truck fires. There’s no reason to avoid using an inverter — just make sure it’s installed by someone who knows what they are doing.

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ArticlesSeptember 18, 2020

3 Ways Fleets Can Solve a Technician Shortage

Frustrated with the quality of technician talent your local school is churning out? Maybe you need to get more involved with the school to help solve the problem, rather than blaming the training providers and its graduates.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 16, 2020

ATA, TMC Announce First-Ever National Technician Appreciation Week

The American Trucking Associations and ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council will be celebrating the inaugural National Technician Appreciation Week September 21-25.

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ProductsSeptember 16, 2020

Webasto Introduces Lightweight, Compact Air Cleaners

Webasto North America now offers HFT 300 and HFT 600 high-efficiency air cleaners which use medical-grade HEPA-14 filtration media and can be installed almost anywhere inside vehicles.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2020

DTNA, FleetNet Partner for Roadside Assistance

Under Daimler Trucks North America’s new roadside assistance programs for both Freightliner and Western Star customers, FleetNet America will provide emergency roadside assistance services, including towing and recovery, mobile truck repair, tire repair, and more.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffSeptember 8, 2020

2020 Fact Book: Parts & Service [Photos]

A look at not only the costs involved with the repair and maintenance of trucks, but also what is going on in the mergers and acquisitions world, and its effect on the aftermarket.

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ArticlesAugust 31, 2020

Kingpin Inspection and Maintenance Recommendations

Trailer upper coupler or bolster plate and kingpin inspection and maintenance is just as important as the inspection and maintenance of the fifth wheel.

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NewsAugust 28, 2020

Five Benefits of the Connected Truck

Truck connectivity is still in its infancy, but there are already tangible benefits being enjoyed by the trucking industry.

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