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Newsby StaffFebruary 9, 2022

House Bill Addresses 'Right to Repair'

Federal legislation would ensure access to information and tools needed to repair vehicles ranging from autos to heavy-duty trucks that is often available only to dealers.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 9, 2021

Auto Care Association Campaigns for Right to Repair HD Trucks

The Auto Care Association is calling for members of Congress to enact Right to Repair legislation that includes the commercial vehicle repair industry.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniJanuary 4, 2021

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?

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Guest Voices August 24, 2020

In-Vehicle Communication Standards for Trucks: Where Do We Go With J1939?

The existing SAE J1939 and datalink is the result of work initially started over 30 years ago. What do we need to stress so that the next 30 years of in-vehicle technical evolution will be as valuable as the last 30?

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Articlesby Denise RondiniFebruary 5, 2020

Filling in the Gaps on Right to Repair Information [Commentary]

In 2015, the aftermarket repair industry and truck and engine makers reached an agreement on the sharing of heavy-duty vehicle service information. While sometimes called Right to Repair, the issue was really a problem with access to the information needed to make certain repairs.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniDecember 20, 2017

Year in Review: The Truck Aftermarket in 2017

Because of the importance of parts and service to fleet efficiency, fleet owners and managers pay close attention to developments and trends in the truck parts and service aftermarket. Aftermarket Editor Denise Rondini recaps some of the key aftermarket issues from 2017.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniDecember 19, 2017

Commentary: An Update on Right to Repair

The independent aftermarket — and by extension fleets — are better off today because of Right to Repair efforts, says Aftermarket Contributing Editor Denise Rondini in her December column.

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Newsby Denise RondiniFebruary 1, 2016

CVSN Provides Update on Right to Repair

The Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network has partnered with the National Automotive Service Task Force on right to repair. NASTF will integrate heavy-duty OE manufacturers into programs offered on its website.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniDecember 22, 2015

6 Takeaways from 2015 in Truck Parts and Service

The truck parts and service aftermarket got a lot of attention in 2015, as the focus of many fleets shifted to total cost of operation rather than cost per mile. This shined a bright spotlight on maintenance and repair practices as ways to keep asset utilization high.

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Articlesby Denise RondiniOctober 26, 2015

Commentary: Leveling the Service Playing Field

Fleets and independent repair garages will soon have access to service information for model year 2010 and later trucks and buses over 10,000 pounds sold in the United States and Canada.

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