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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2022

New Website Makes Finding Heavy-Duty Parts and Service Scholarships Easier

The University of the Aftermarket Foundation launched a new website making it easier to apply for heavy duty/diesel industry scholarships.

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Articlesby Jim ParkNovember 22, 2021

Prevent Truck Cab Corrosion: Keep De-Icing Compounds at Bay

Truck cab corrosion of the penetrating kind is almost a thing of the past, but de-icing chemicals can lodge in obscure places and cause structural damage year-round.

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Articlesby David CullenOctober 22, 2021

How to Leverage the Data Firehose for Better Maintenance

Data-driven maintenance is all about gaining insights by capturing and analyzing the data endlessly streaming from your trucks.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 13, 2021

Fleet Breakdown Frequency Improving; Parts, Labor Costs Increasing

Two benchmarking reports show fleets are running more miles between breakdowns or unscheduled repairs, while the cost of parts and labor for those repairs is up.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicAugust 30, 2021

2021 HDT Fact Book: Maintenance Costs Expected to Rise

While repair and maintenance costs decreased considerably in 2019, the industry could see an increase in maintenance costs driven by a strong demand for trucking. Here's the maintenance you need to know from HDT's 2021 Fact Book.

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On the Roadby Jim ParkAugust 24, 2021

Do Your Drivers Understand Their Brakes?

As a former driver, Equipment Editor Jim Park thinks many drivers could use some refresher training on how to inspect brakes on one knee or how to apply brakes when the ABS isn't working.

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NewsJuly 23, 2021

Volvo Trucks Debuts ‘Blue Contract’ Premium Service Plan

Volvo Trucks North America has introduced Blue Contract, a single premium service plan that replaces existing maintenance plans currently offered to customers.

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ArticlesJune 28, 2021

How Engine Oil Choice Can Make Your Fleet More Profitable

Heavy-duty engine oils can have a major impact on two of the top three equipment-related cost areas for fleets: fuel and maintenance. Are you using the best oils for your fleet's bottom line?

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Guest Voices June 9, 2021

5 Ways to Improve Vehicle Underperformance

Underperforming vehicles are even more of a drag to a fleet's bottom line than downtime, contends this author. What can you do about it?

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Articlesby David CullenMay 17, 2021

Talking Diesel Aftertreatment Maintenance

Diesel aftertreatment systems remain the source of much confusion and frustration for fleets and drivers alike.

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