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ArticlesAugust 8, 2024

3 Tips for Improving Collaboration with Service Shops

How fleet management software can help trucking operations maximize maintenance outsourcing.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMay 10, 2023

What to Know About Today's Mobile Maintenance

Whether it’s trucks or trailers, mobile service providers could be an essential part of a fleet’s maintenance program.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsDecember 21, 2022

How to Manage a Truck Breakdown

Breakdowns create endless headaches for maintenance managers, drivers, shippers and receivers alike. Learn how to manage them with these tips from first-hand experience.

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Newsby Jim ParkMarch 17, 2022

Study: Independent HD Repair Shops Face Challenges, Opportunities

Heavy-duty repair shops struggled with supply chain and staffing issues last year, but a new analysis suggests that expanding relations with fleets and TMC could help drive efficiency, standardization, and profitability.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniMay 4, 2021

Developing Trust Between Fleets, Service Providers

Fleets and service providers need to develop trusting relationships that include open, honest communication.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 1, 2021

The Future of Maintenance Outsourcing

Technical complexities, combined with the cost of acquiring tooling and a shortage of technicians, are driving more fleets to look outside their own shops to maximize uptime.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 24, 2020

Michelin Launches Mechanical Maintenance Services for Trailers

According to Michelin, the new services present “a consistent and simplified solution to outsource scheduled light mechanical maintenance for trailers.:

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 27, 2019

Q&A: PacLease's Jake Civitts on Truck Leasing Trends

Last year was a big year of growth for PacLease. In this interview, Jake Civitts, director of franchise operations, talks about the company's growth, trends in full-service leasing, truck maintenance challenges, the latest technology and more.

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Newsby Jim BeachNovember 8, 2018

Love’s Marks One-Year Anniversary of Speedco Acquisition

"The Speedco team has taught the Love’s team a lot about speed of service." We talked to Love's about what's next as it expands the Speedco tire and lube service network it bought a year ago.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniMay 9, 2018

Commentary: Basic Rules Can Ensure Repair Costs Are Contained

No matter where your outsourced maintenance is performed, it’s important to follow some basic rules when obtaining estimates, authorizing repairs, and before issuing payment on any invoice.

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