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Maintenance•by Staff•February 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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Equipment•by Staff•February 24, 2020

Alcoa Sheds Weight with New Truck Wheel; Launches Podcast

The new Ultra One 22.5 x 8.25-inch wheel weighs in at 39 pounds -- a full pound lighter than the model it will replace, according to Alcoa Wheels..

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Maintenance•by Staff•February 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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Maintenance•by Staff•February 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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Equipment•by John G. Smith•February 24, 2020

NACFE Sees Regional Haul Sparking Electric-Truck Movement

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency is focusing research into electric trucks on regional trucking operations, which are expected to be among the earliest commercial adopters of the equipment.

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Equipment•by Jack Roberts•February 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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Maintenance•by Staff•February 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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Equipment•by Staff•February 22, 2020

BorgWarner Introduces 'Smart' Starters for Heavy Duty Trucks

BorgWarner’s Delco Remy 38MT+ and 39MT heavy-duty starters feature newly combined starter protection technologies to help protect against numerous failure modes and reduce vehicle downtime while optimizing the life of the starter.

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Safety & Compliance•by David Cullen•February 21, 2020

Trucker Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Already Showing ‘Encouraging Results’

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced on Feb. 21 that the new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has detected and identified nearly 8,000 positive substance abuse tests of commercial drivers just since January 6.

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Equipment•by Staff•February 21, 2020

Autonomous Yard Truck Developer Outrider Debuts

A Golden, Colorado, tech start-up called Outrider has come out of nowhere with $53 million in funding for its Outrider System – a new, autonomous yard operations system for logistics hubs.

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