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Fleets should be proactive in leveraging relationships with vendors
Transportation is a relationship business, and vendor reps can provide more than donuts and tee times.
July 28, 2022
Mechanic working on engine
Dealer, tech school team up to cultivate technicians
Heavy-duty service providers continue to show their creativity with new ways to create technician pipelines into our industry.
July 28, 2022
Four Star Freightliner Dealer Principal Jerry Kocan and Ingram President Annette Funderburk.
Truck inspection numbers approach pre-COVID levels
A small number of states in 2021 show inspection levels at or above 2019, as a new emphasis in some on Level 3 driver inspections following traffic stops pushes moving violations to new heights. Download the 2022 CSA's Data Trail update for more.
July 26, 2022
Police pulled over a semi
Real fuel savings requires balance and a basis in science
It takes energy to create a vibration. Eliminate the vibration, eliminate energy consumption and reduce fuel consumption.
July 20, 2022
truck tires
6 ways to ensure your fleet is always ready for a roadside inspection
There were 29,755 federal and 1,297,675 state roadside inspections of trucks last calendar year.
July 19, 2022
inspecting a tire
Excessive heat brings on tire safety concerns
The hotter days of summer can take a greater toll on tires. Experts advise taking certain steps to beat the heat.
July 8, 2022
Transervice tire inspection
Goodyear recalls regional Kelly drive tire
The tire poses no immediate safety concern, but does not comply with federal safety standards. Also: California-based foodservice distributor acquires Graves Foods; Pacific Drayage opens new California location.
July 8, 2022
Kelly Armorsteel KDM I regional drive tire
Bridgestone announces Bandag price increase
Bridgestone said it will increase prices up to 15% on all Bandag Tread, cushion and some ancillary items in the U.S. next month.
July 5, 2022
Maintenance Tires
Maintaining proper tire pressure presents 'huge opportunity in today's volatile fuel market'
Aside from keeping an eye on the numbers at the pumps, tire experts advise keeping a close eye on tire pressure to help maximize fuel economy at a time when fuel prices have reached historic highs.
July 2, 2022
Transervice technician checking tire air pressure on a semi-truck
Renewable diesel beating conventional diesel on price and performance
Cleaner burning, reduced maintenance costs, more power and at times cheaper than conventional diesel, renewable diesel is enjoying greater popularity in West Coast states as prices for petroleum-based fuels reach historic highs.
June 28, 2022
renewable diesel Oakland
Fleets aren't the only ones testing engine oils
As long as you're using the right type in the right application, and have good fundamental maintenance practices, engine oil isn't an exact science – but its formulation is.
June 23, 2022
engine oil
Hutcheson cleared by committee, on track for confirmation as FMCSA admin
Robin Hutcheson is on a path to be FMCSA's first full-time administrator since 2019. Also: Unannounced brake blitz catches almost 1,300; Meritor updates MeritorPartsXpress.com to reduce turnaround time for driveshaft orders.
June 23, 2022
Acting FMCSA admin Robin Hutcheson
Mack and Volvo showcase new tech training center
With two new trucks has come a new training center for the Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks Academies.
June 21, 2022
Mack LR Electric on site at Mack Truck Academy and Volvo Trucks Academy training center in Tinley Park, Ill.
Safety is a year-round concern
June may be National Safety Month but safety is a year-round concern.
June 20, 2022
semi truck headlights on the highway
Valvoline opens first heavy-duty service center
The Valvoline Heavy-Duty Fleet Services center technicians perform PMs and oil and filter changes; component checks; transmission and differential service; and DOT inspections, all in 75 minutes or less.
June 16, 2022
tool tray
What is leadership in the trucking industry, and who is doing it?
It often doesn't matter who is providing leadership, so long as some on is doing it.
June 8, 2022
driver and driver manager
SAF-Holland makes offer to acquire Haldex
SAF-Holland Wednesday announced a public cash offer to acquire Haldex for 3.2 billion Swedish Krona ($325 million). The offer price, which SAF-Holland states is "best and final" and will not be increased, was unanimously recommended by the Haldex board.
June 8, 2022
SAF-Holland facility
CVSA announces dates for Brake Safety Week with emphasis on chafing
Inspectors last year recorded 4,021 brake hose chafing violations in the U.S. alone.
June 7, 2022
brake skid marks on pavement
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