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Articles•by Stephane Babcock•September 25, 2020

Don’t Overlook These Trailer Maintenance Items

Keeping your fleet on the road is more than just ensuring your trucks are ready to roll; trailers need love, too.

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News•by Staff•September 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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Articles•by Jim Park•September 21, 2020

How to Get Your Truck's Fifth Wheel Ready 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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Articles•by Jim Park•September 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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Articles•September 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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News•by Staff•September 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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News•by Staff•September 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 Galleries•by Staff•September 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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Articles•August 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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News•August 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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