PPG recently launched the DELFLEET ONE® paint system, its next generation coatings technology for commercial vehicles. One of its major features is the industry’s lowest VOC ratings for a paint system of its kind, but beyond that, J.J. Wirth explains how this newer technology is designed to meet the current and future needs of users of commercial paint systems.
Now is the time to start prepping trucks for the long, hot summer that’s just around the corner. Two critical systems, cooling and electrical, deserve full attention.
Executives from Hub Group, M&W Logistics, and U.S. Xpress share how their fleets dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, from creating business continuity plans to telecommuting to helping drivers with coronavirus symptoms.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, truck dealers have been creating new procedures to help ensure the safety of employees and customers, from paperless document handling to pickup and delivery for customers. Mack and Volvo highlighted what some of their Certified Uptime dealers have been doing.
Daimler Trucks North America said its recent and upcoming rollouts of Techlane, Service Pre-Authorization, and TechAssist will help dealers meet its goal of 24-hour maximum repair turnaround time.
Meritor, Inc. recently made some changes to its site, MeritorPartsXpress.com, to help fleets find exactly what they need faster, as well as speeding up the ordering process.
Representing work truck fleets of all sizes around the U.S., fleet managers share funding and outsourcing processes.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will begin to resume testing May 18, 2020 in selected areas of the country with test-center availability and lifted stay-at-home orders
WAI’s complete line of starters are ideal for Class 1 to Class 8 light- to heavy-duty trucks and construction equipment.
It may not be possible to identify every hidden cost or reduce every soft cost, but being aware of the sources of these costs can help fleets make measurable progress.
Never before have stocked shelves, road construction projects, and refuse collection been more vital to society than during the global coronavirus pandemic. Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks have risen to the challenge, offering customers consistent uptime support.
Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks are providing free 90-day eLearning for high school and secondary technical education students interested in diesel technician training, but due cannot participate in person due to the limitations created by COVID-19.
Stertil-Koni has launched a new initiative to broaden the company’s product offerings in support of large-scale vehicle service and repair facilities.
Original equipment (OE) passenger tire shipments are now expected to decrease by 24.3%, while passenger tire replacement shipments are projected to decrease by 17.2% compared to 2019.
Good tire management can bedevil even the most dedicated fleets. Here’s how some of trucking’s sharpest maintenance minds make sure their tires are ready for the road.
Customers and dealers should order parts as they normally would or order online, and in a normal quantity, and Mack Parts Distribution Centers will continue to fulfill orders on a typical schedule.
HDT editors made their way around February's Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting in Atlanta, snapping some shots to give you a peek into this leading industry event.
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