Mindy Long

TravelCenters of America
TravelCenters of America
Tools

Truck repair getting less possible without the right diagnostic tools

Oct. 25, 2024
Nowadays, standard mechanical repair tools aren't going to cut it when repairing a truck. Instead, diagnostic tools are necessary to access basic truck components.
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Tools

Diagnostic tool use in commercial vehicle shops hits critical mass

Oct. 24, 2024
Diagnostic tool demand is hitting a critical mass, with experts predicting a 1:1 tech-to-tool ratio by decade’s end.
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In the Bay

Decoding historical data with diagnostics and VMRS codes

June 11, 2024
A vehicle's historical data is only useful if it can be successfully leveraged by a technician, which is where a methodical diagnostic process and VMRS codes come in.
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In the Bay

History buff: Using past data to improve repairs

June 10, 2024
How digging into historical data and repeat repairs puts shops ahead of future issues.
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Shop Management

Shop owners predict 2024 a good year for growth

May 23, 2024
With 2024 providing a new opportunity for maintenance shops, growth strategies include careful data analysis, employee investment, and creative marketing.
A. Duie Pyle
A technician from A. Duie Pyle performs diagnostics on a truck.
Diagnostic & Repair

Maintenance leaders talk rise of diagnostic tools in the shop

May 25, 2023
As the need for more diagnostic tools grows, fleets and shops must be prepared. Leaders in the commercial vehicle maintenance sector discuss how they are navigating the challenge...