Another Victory for Right to Repair
What does Massachusetts' Question 1, a ballot initiative passed in November, mean for heavy-duty truck owners and independent repair shops?
January 3, 2021
What does Massachusetts' Question 1, a ballot initiative passed in November, mean for heavy-duty truck owners and independent repair shops?
January 3, 2021
This year has been one like no other for everyone, and the truck parts aftermarket was not immune from the changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 29, 2020
The three most common and costly trailer problems – brakes, lights, and tires (BLTs) – are said to account for more than 80% of all unplanned trailer downtime. Find out how smart trailers can help.
December 23, 2020
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Today’s mobile service trucks are handling more than just roadside breakdowns.
November 20, 2020
It might not come as a surprise that fleets often overlook brake hoses and tubing that supply air to their trucks' brakes.
November 13, 2020
Truck fleets have spoken, and the use of retread tires is growing in popularity. Medium-duty, last-mile fleets are seeing it to promote sustainability and reduce fleet tire costs, too.
November 11, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the absence of fleet drivers when exposed to SARS-CoV-2 and quarantined. When fleet vehicles are idle during driver absence, proper maintenance ensures their performance when they are active again.
November 2, 2020
Last-mile operations place special demands on the tires used on light- and medium-duty delivery vehicles.
October 26, 2020
Augmented and virtual reality are coming to the forefront now at a crucial time for the truck maintenance field.
October 5, 2020
Maintenance experts share essential tools that ease the workload and keep the shop running smoothly.
September 25, 2020
Keeping your fleet on the road is more than just ensuring your trucks are ready to roll; trailers need love, too.
September 25, 2020
Fifth wheels need lubricant, but too much grease can interfere with the locking mechanism when it thickens in winter.
September 21, 2020
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.
September 18, 2020
Frustrated with the quality of technician talent your local school is churning out? Maybe you need to get more involved with the school to help solve the problem, rather than blaming the training providers and its graduates.
September 18, 2020
Fleets share tactics they’ve taken in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to cut costs and operate more efficiently.
September 14, 2020