January 2019

How Trucking Will Find Tomorrow's Technicians

Fleets and industry groups are changing tactics to find the people they need to maintain and repair their trucks.

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The high cost of insurance is largely the responsibility of the insured — that means looking at...

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Get A Grip on Fleet Insurance Costs

Joel Morrow says adjusting his wheel bearings to a slight preload condition helped him improve...

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Can Wheel Bearing Adjustment Affect Fuel Economy?

Eliminating some portion of the traditional axle housing could open opportunities for new...

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Dumping the Driveshaft on Electric Vehicles

Well-lit trailer and body interiors not only enhance safety, but also allow workers to access...

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Safer Trailers Reduce Costs and Improve Productivity

Trucks aren’t cars, and the needs of heavy-duty collision repair specialists are different from...

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Commentary: HD Collision Repair Finds a Place of Its Own

While we won't see Mercedes' Urbanetic concept vehicle in 2019, we will see advances in...

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8 Trends to Watch in Trucking in 2019

Properly adjusted wheel bearings minimize irregular tire wear, reduce the potential for wheel...

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Tight, but Not Too Tight With Wheel Bearing Adjustments

Active steering will be the next addition to advanced driver assistance systems. Trucks can now...

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Active Steering is There to Assist Drivers, Not Take Over

Augmented reality could become a training and even a diagnostic tool in the shop.

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The Allure of the High-Tech Shop

Chris DeRose, vice president of operations for Vascor Transport, says his fleet was looking for...

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Easy Money: Driver Bonuses, Safety Go Hand-In-Hand at Vascor Transport