Safe and efficient lifting
Tips to help choose the right lift, use it correctly, and get vehicles on the road faster. A vehicle lift can be one of the most productivity-enhancing pieces of equipment…
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Technology lends fleets a hand with fifth wheels
Fifth wheel manufacturers and even tractor-trailer drivers are coming up with creative solutions to one of a fleet’s biggest challenges: the uncoupling of trailers. Semitrailer drivers have a lot of…
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Tips to get more mileage out of trailer technologies
Diligent maintenance practices help fleets reap the benefits of cutting-edge sensors and lighting systems. A lot of emphasis has been placed on making trailers smarter, safer, and more resilient in…
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Contributing to the Right to Repair
An update on the Right to Repair Act, and how fleets can help ensure OE repair information availability by reporting instances of non-compliance. Technicians today know that physical tools are…
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Staying safe in the shop
With the right policies, procedures, and training in place, fleets can lessen the inherent risks of operating a maintenance facility — without having to compromise efficiency. One of a fleet’s…
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10 steps to assess the parts storeroom
Follow this checklist to evaluate how well a fleet parts room is working. Storerooms and storage of spare parts are frequently an afterthought in the design of a repair facility.…
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What’s the difference between a technician and a mechanic?
As vehicle technology has evolved, so has the role – and title – of those who service commercial trucking equipment. The role of an individual who services and maintains commercial…
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Can your CMMS do that?
Unknown or underused functionality of fleet maintenance management software. As cost analysis for fleet operation expenses continues to drive maintenance shop efficiencies, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) providers are continually…
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A guide to world-class maintenance
Consider your company’s best practices for managing the assets and people in your organization Some of the most critical concepts in our lives are concepts that call on us to…
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Gremlins and ghosts: How to combat electrical issues on modern trucks
New technology on trucks is creating new challenges for proper electrical system maintenance. Here’s how to stay ahead of the curve. During World War II, U.S. aircrews coined the term…
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