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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 StaffFebruary 26, 2020

Nexiq Updates Warranty-Repair Platform

Nexiq introduced its updated eTechnician 2.0 platform at February’s annual meeting of the Technology & Maintenance Council in Atlanta. The platform boasts new features aimed at fleets that conduct, or plan to conduct, OEM warranty repairs.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 25, 2020

6 Ways Truck Fleets Can Reduce Downtime

Uptime’s a never-ending challenge for fleets, but there are tactics maintenance managers can use to reduce unscheduled downtime, according to a panel discussion at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Atlanta on Feb. 25.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 25, 2020

Dana Broadens Tech-Training Series with Axle-Focused Videos

Dana will add maintenance and inspection videos covering front non-drive steer axles and rear drive-axle carriers to its “Driveline Forensics” commercial-vehicle technician training series.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2020

Michelin Launches Mechanical Maintenance Services for Trailers

According to Michelin, the new services present “a consistent and simplified solution to outsource scheduled light mechanical maintenance for trailers.:

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2020

Phillips Connect Technologies Adds Remote Pre-Checks

The latest offering from Phillips Connect Technologies provides the ability to remotely conduct pre-check inspections on a trailer fleet at the touch of a

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2020

Mitchell 1 Makes Wiring Diagrams Interactive

Enhancements to Mitchell 1's truck-repair software will allow technicians to more quickly and effectively diagnose complicated wiring diagrams, which often span multiple pages.

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Newsby Jack RobertsFebruary 23, 2020

TMC Reports on Rising Repair Costs, Electromechanical Braking

The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council is working with partners to track repair costs and study electromechanical braking. A progress report kicked off TMC's Annual Meeting in Atlanta Feb. 23.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 23, 2020

Eaton Upgrades IntelliConnect Diagnostics System

Upgrades to Eaton's IntelliConnect remote diagnostics system builds on the tool that monitors fault codes in near real time, prioritizes critical events, and provides action plans.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2020

Noregon Introduces Interactive, Step-by-Step Repair System

Noregon’s new NextStep Repair system is an interactive resource of step-by-step repair instructions and guidance for all engine makes and models.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsFebruary 18, 2020

Ensuring the Correct Tire Replacement

Incorrect remote tire replacements when trucks get road service have nagged fleets since the beginning of trucking.

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