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Redline Detection
When a smoke machine’s vapor-producing fluid is heated up, it creates white smoke (as pictured) that is pushed into the system under pressure. In some instances, UV dyes may also be incorporated to add another visual indication that a leak exists.
Diagnostic & Repair

Leaks: Smoke ’em if you got ’em

Feb. 12, 2025
Highly versatile and easy-to-use, smoke machines have proven indispensable diagnostic tools to detect leaks and cut repair time.
Mack Trucks
Box trucks utilized in P&D applications do a lot of starting, stopping and idling, and also run accessories like lift gates. That can tax an electrical system.
Battery & Electrical

Alternator advice for medium-duty fleets

Jan. 8, 2025
Work truck batteries are asked to do a lot, meaning the alternators also need to work harder. Product expert Brian Thompson explains how fleets should care for and spec the right...
Ryder
To make an investment in TPMS worthwhile, maintenance teams must be willing to embrace the data and act on what that data is indicating.
In the Bay

How tire data can improve repair processes

Dec. 19, 2024
Data analytics around items like air pressure, temperature, and wheel speed can help fleets pinpoint injured tires, estimate treadwear, expose upstream issues, and improve overall...
Aperia
Aperia Technologies’ Halo Connect TPMS solution leverages the company’s predictive alerting algorithms that are based on more than 100 billion miles of real-world experience to detect tire underinflation and leaks.
Brakes, Tire & Wheel

How tire technology and equipment reduce costs

Dec. 18, 2024
Both Automatic tire inflation (ATIS) and Tire Pressure Management Systems (TPMS) are powerful tools to help fleets keep their trucks on the road. But they're more efficient together...
Polar Fox Technologies
Sophia and Ryan Fox pivoted from a single truck repair business to focus on solving customers' emissions headaches through direct aftertreatment service and as a supplier of innovative electric APUs.
Emissions & Efficiency

Ohio truck shop's pivot to emissions work includes dual-purpose eAPU business

Nov. 13, 2024
Diesel Emissions Specialists has launched Polar Fox eAPU, a unique electric APU powered by “dual purpose” lithium batteries that can also start a truck.
DTNA
DTNA Engine Overhaul
In the Bay

Preparing technicians for engine overhauls

Oct. 23, 2024
The final piece of any engine overhaul is making sure a shop has the right people for the job. While some may opt for looking for specialized rebuilders, you can also grow your...