Lucas Roberto

Lucas Roberto is an Associate Editor for Fleet Maintenance magazine. He has written and produced multimedia content over the past few years and is a newcomer to the commercial vehicle industry. He holds a bachelor's in media production and a master's in communication from High Point University in North Carolina.

Mike Mciver, VP of manufacturing for PSI, discusses air hose quality in the company's San Antonio plant.

Brakes, Tire & Wheel

P.S.I. highlights importance of auto-inflation at annual tech event

Dec. 18, 2024

The benefits of automatic tire inflation systems are clear, but installation and maintenance can seem daunting. PSI shows us just how simple they can be to keep up with.

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Fluids & Chemicals

Motive's new fraud controls prevent large scale fuel theft

Dec. 12, 2024

Motive said the new AI-powered features attached to their fuel card prevented over $250,000 in fraudulent transactions during customer trials periods.

adaptive maintenance in blue service contract volvo

Diagnostic & Repair

Volvo details approach to adaptive maintenance through Blue Service Contracts

Dec. 2, 2024

The comprehensive program includes several uptime-enhancing elements, including the recent addition of "adaptive" AI models.

To stay on top of tool calibration, there should be a designated person to keep shop tools in spec, and technicians should be sure to check their personal tools against another from time to time to make sure both are functioning properly.

Tool care and handling for maintenance experts

Nov. 8, 2024

Technicians can help keep their tools calibrated not just by checking them regularly, but by treating them well.

Hand tools can lose calibration due to several factors, from general wear to environmental conditions.

How to keep tools calibrated for success in the shop

Nov. 7, 2024

Certain tools require regular calibration to ensure that repairs and replacements remain accurate in measurement, performance, and reliability.

Truck or treat

Truck or Treat: A look at some seriously sweet truck eye candy

Oct. 31, 2024

Give yourself a zero-sugar treat by perusing the newest and coolest trucks we've covered in 2025.