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
Chevron's new diesel engine oil is a disruptive technological breakthrough in its own right. Blog commentary from HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts
November 27, 2019
Why not close your email folder, put the phone down, and take a walk around your facility to find out what's really going on with your employees?
October 10, 2019
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
Mismatched duals on drive axles and trailers can chew up tires and a fleet’s bottom line. Luckily, the fix is fairly simple.
September 10, 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
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