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SponsoredJuly 28, 2021

Getting Back to the Basics on Electrical Maintenance

Are fleets doing enough to keep their technicians ahead of the rapidly steepening technology learning curve? Larry Rambeaux of Purkeys Fleet Electric in Rogers, Arkansas worries truck fleets could soon face a skills deficit as truck electrical systems grow ever more complex.

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Articlesby Jim ParkSeptember 18, 2020

How to Choose and Install an Inverter

Improperly installed inverters are known to have caused truck fires. There’s no reason to avoid using an inverter — just make sure it’s installed by someone who knows what they are doing.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 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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Newsby StaffFebruary 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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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2020

Phillips Adds Permalogic to Nose-Box System

Phillips Industries has enhanced its Qbox trailer wire management nose-box system by including its Permalogic power management  system.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2020

Optronics Acquires USA Harness

Optronics International has completed its acquisition of Texas-based USA Harness Inc., a maker of trailer harnesses and electronic control systems.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsJanuary 14, 2020

How to Spec and Protect Truck Electronics

Electronics are not noted for being robust systems. They are susceptible to failure due to environmental conditions such as dust or moisture, extremely hot and cold temperatures, mud, grime and grit, anti-icing chemicals – all the things a truck deals during a routine day’s work.

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Articlesby Jim ParkDecember 17, 2019

Maintaining Trailer Electrical Systems

There's technology on the horizon that will improve trailer electrical system performance, but in the meantime, basic electrical maintenance, done right, will see you through.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Purkeys Acquired by Mission Critical Electronics

Electric power solutions company Purkeys Fleet Electric has been acquired by Mission Critical Electronics which designs manufactures and distributes electronic power products for a variety of applications including commercial vehicles.

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ProductsJune 25, 2019

Xantrex Offers Solar Power Solutions

Xantrex is offering a lineup of solar solutions, starting with rigid panel and flexible panel roof-mounted solar kits and expansion kits to accommodate future upgrades or expansion.

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