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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 Deborah LockridgeJuly 29, 2024

Recall: Nearly 8,000 Paccar and Navistar Trucks May Have Steering Defect

More medium- and heavy-duty trucks, from Navistar and Paccar, have been recalled due to potentially faulty ball studs that used an experimental, unapproved heat-treating process. If they fracture, they could cause loss of steering.

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Newsby StaffJune 24, 2024

Paccar Recall Advises Owners Not to Drive Until Steering Problem is Fixed

Paccar has recalled nearly 3,900 Kenworth and Peterbilt medium- and heavy-duty trucks for a steering issue that could cause a loss of control.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 12, 2024

Uptake Tire Insights Reduces Failures by 83%

Uptake’s Tire Insights allows fleets to monitor and manage tire health, curtailing significant failures by over 80%.

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Videosby Deborah LockridgeMay 28, 2024

Taming Truck Battery Headaches [Video]

Heavy-duty truck batteries are often overlooked — until a driver goes to crank up the truck and it won’t start. In an age where nearly every system on a truck is “smart,” can technology help?

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 20, 2024

New Castrol Program for Greener Used Oil Disposal

Castrol and Safety-Kleen say their new Castrol MoreCircular program can reduce the carbon footprint of lubricants used by businesses such as trucking fleets.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 23, 2024

Amerit Announces EV Mobile Service Centers in California

New Amerit mobile service centers are strategically situated across California to provide specialized support for commercial battery-electric vehicle fleets.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 18, 2024

Vanair Introduces Multi-Vehicle Jump-Starter Kit for Fleets

Vanair’s Start All Jump Pack adapter kits provide jump-starting flexibility and correct and  secure charging capabilities for NATO, Whitaker, Anderson and standard alligator connectors.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2024

Freightliner, Western Star Trucks Recalled for Possible Steer Wheel Problems

Daimler Truck North America is recalling nearly 30,000 trucks because of steer axle wheel flanges that may crack and damage the tires.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 11, 2024

Intangles InRoute Connect Uses AI for Faster On-the-Road Maintenance

Intangles, an AI-powered predictive maintenance platform for the trucking industry, announced InRoute Connect, designed to improve the turnaround time of commercial vehicles needing maintenance on the road.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeApril 10, 2024

When Must Truckers Complete a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report?

A common misconception about driver vehicle inspection reports for truckers and other commercial drivers is that one is required at every pre-trip inspection.

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