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All That's Truckingby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 18, 2019

Are We Paying Diesel Technicians Enough?

The driver shortage finally got so bad that over the past year, fleets have raised pay by largely unprecedented levels. But what about technicians? Deborah Lockridge shares one technician's perspective in her All That's Trucking blog.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJanuary 17, 2019

Tight, but Not Too Tight With Wheel Bearing Adjustments

Wheel bearing adjustment can be a finicky process with uncertain results unless procedures are followed to the letter. There are simpler and less time-consuming ways to achieve better results.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniJanuary 16, 2019

Commentary: HD Collision Repair Finds a Place of Its Own

For many years, people in the heavy-duty collision repair industry were a part of the larger automotive collision repair industry. But trucks aren’t cars.

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ProductsJanuary 8, 2019

Tracer Products Offers a Brighter Leak Detection Dye

The Fluoro-Lite 5 fluorescent leak detection dye is Tracer Product’s improved UV dye formula that is 10% brighter than previous dyes.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniDecember 21, 2018

The Trucking Aftermarket 2018: A Year In Review

Even the best trucks consume parts and need maintenance from time to time. Fleet owners and managers should pay close attention to changes and developments in the parts and service arenas. Here's a look back at 2018 aftermarket issues.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 18, 2018

TMC Calls for Proactive Tire Pressure Management System

TMC said in a new report that merely verifying tire pressures based on manufacturers' recommendations does not go far enough in meeting fleet safety and performance requirements.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeDecember 14, 2018

Augmented Reality Could Help Technicians Learn, Diagnose, Repair

A pilot program is allowing trucking fleets and other transportation-related organizations to evaluate augmented reality technology as part of their maintenance operations.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeDecember 12, 2018

Why Your Electrical Maintenance Program is More Important Than Ever

Truck electrical systems have become highly sophisticated, requiring more sophisticated maintenance and diagnostics. That's why it's critical that technicians and fleets stay up to speed.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 12, 2018

Lucky Seven Comes Up a Winner for 2018 Rush Technician Rodeo Champion

Patience finally paid off for vehicle electronics expert Steven Brain, who went down to the wire for his first Grand Championship win.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 12, 2018

Strong Tailwinds Promise Early 2019 Growth: Rush CEO

Rush Truck Centers CEO Rusty Rush shares his thoughts on the growth of the company's annual skills rodeo and the current state and future prospects of the heavy- and medium-duty truck industry.

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