Virtual and Augmented Reality Show Promise in the Shop
Augmented and virtual reality are coming to the forefront now at a crucial time for the truck maintenance field.
October 5, 2020
Augmented and virtual reality are coming to the forefront now at a crucial time for the truck maintenance field.
October 5, 2020
Good tire management can bedevil even the most dedicated fleets. Here’s how some of trucking’s sharpest maintenance minds make sure their tires are ready for the road.
April 23, 2020
New ‘smart’ components, combined with machine learning technology, finally deliver on the promise of predictive maintenance.
April 20, 2020
Volvo and Mack detailed the latest advances in their driver-Initiated Over The Air powertrain updates during the 2020 TMC Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
February 26, 2020
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.
February 23, 2020
Incorrect remote tire replacements when trucks get road service have nagged fleets since the beginning of trucking.
February 18, 2020
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.
January 14, 2020
Truck tires lead multiple lives. Here’s how to make sure you get the most out of them, no matter which stage of life they’re in.
October 9, 2019
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?
September 9, 2019
You don’t have to have big-fleet money, manpower and machines to obtain useful tire test results. Time, patience, and discipline can give even small fleets excellent tire performance data.
July 12, 2019
A traditional tool maker has decided to modernize its products and expand into new vocations and markets. And it has its eye firmly fixed on the transportation industry.
June 12, 2019
How a set of codes developed nearly 50 years ago will change the way you spec and maintain trucks.
April 18, 2019
Tires can be an endless headache for truck fleet managers trying to determine which brands and types perform best in their applications. What's the best way to conduct a tire test to see how a prospective tire stacks up when compared to other makes and models?
April 8, 2019
Kenneth Calhoun, newest chairman of the Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations, has long been an advocate of embracing new technology. Now, he’s doing just that to bring more positive change to the trucking industry.
March 20, 2019
Rush Enterprises, which operates the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America, is launching RushCare Parts Connect, a new, easy-to-use online parts ordering system which gives customers the ability to shop for parts for all makes and models of heavy- and medium-duty trucks.
March 19, 2019