Improperly installed seals can mean leaks, frustration, and more time in the shop instead of on the road. Seal installation tools are a key to less downtime, helping to ensure that the job is completed correctly the first time.
Many fleet operators think renewable diesel is the way to go for a drop-in petroleum diesel replacement. But biodiesel may actually be a better choice. Check out three big reasons why (hint: price, supply, emissions).
Truck electrical systems have become highly sophisticated with numerous microprocessors controlling many truck systems. It is critical that vehicle electrical systems have a stable voltage supply, and the battery plays a big part in this.
There are dozens of ways to set a wheel-end on fire. Most of them are completely avoidable.
Fleets of the future are likely to be powered by a variety of drivetrains and fuels. Can an industry dealing with a technician shortage find the skilled workers it needs to keep them running?
Old World Industries announced the launch of its new Peak Antifreeze + Coolant that protects against scale and corrosion while providing improved cooling system performance.
Michelin has enhanced its Advantage program for small fleets, which is available to truck fleets of less than 100 power units as well as fleets using bus, RV, light-truck, car, and construction tires.
The Yokohama 715R regional-haul tire is SmartWay-verified for low rolling resistance and available in 11R22.5, 295/75R22.5, 285/75R24.5 and 11R24.5 sizes.
Trimble has debuted the Contract Maintenance software module for third-party heavy-duty maintenance providers, designed to better support outsourced fleet maintenance.
Phillips Industries premium 3-In-1 and 4-In-1 electrical and air combination assemblies with QCP trailer side connections have been improved to reduce fatigue and strain on the plug and seven-way electrical cable.
Chevron hasn’t been just resting on its laurels since it re-engineered its Delo 400 product line in 2016 to meet the new API CK-4 and FA-4 heavy-duty engine oil specifications, and it’s highlighting a new customer-driven focus with the Delo Traveling Technology Lab.
A state appellate court has reversed a judgment against Navistar Inc. that resulted from a lawsuit in which a motor carrier alleged that trucks it purchased powered by the MaxxForce 13L diesel engine were defective.
Peterbilt has opened the company’s fifth Peterbilt Technician Institute campus in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Mack Trucks has introduced dynamic maintenance -- a connected vehicle service focused on proactive vehicle maintenance planning and fleet operations efficiency.
Spireon has launched FleetLocate for Ford, syncing the fleet management solution with Ford vehicles that support the automaker's open-platform Transportation Mobility Cloud (TMC), and also announced updates to its user interface.
Navistar’s Severe Service team recently launched an Application Engineering Hotline that gives International dealers direct, rapid access to the product experts who designed the vehicles.
The Kenly 95 Petro truckstop in Kenly, North Carolina, has opened a new 26,000 square-foot six-bay TA Service Center.
Parker Hannifin introduced a new solution to ease the burden of changing oil in engines.
The Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations held its 2018 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. HDT's editors were there and have these photo highlights.
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