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To help rein in the costs of fleet electrification, fleets should consider how they’ll manage their energy costs after their EV infrastructure is in place.
May 28, 2025
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Warranty work is an inescapable aspect of fleet maintenance, but today, maintenance divisions have more hoops to leap through to avoid the costs of warranty work.
April 23, 2025

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The increased warranty allows fleets to replace failed parts due to material defects or quality issues free of charge at authorized locations.
June 27, 2025
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The feature automatically transfers fleet and vehicle registration data to inspection forms at weigh stations via a vehicle’s electronic logging device, increasing inspection ...
June 26, 2025
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The 500 facilities marks a significant benchmark for the SMART Initiative, with the next goal to establish 1,000 operational facilities by the end of 2030.
June 24, 2025

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E-commerce growth has encouraged vehicle manufacturers and logistics companies to focus on solutions to make deliveries more efficient and environmentally sustainable. Here are...
May 3, 2023
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While zero-emission powertrains are beginning to pick up speed, many fleets can use these tactics to reduce emissions while waiting until this technology catches up with fleet...
Jan. 16, 2025
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A just-in-time parts strategy just won't cut it for truckers waiting on parts to get back on the road. Here are some ways fleets can better manage how parts get to distribution...
Jan. 9, 2025
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A repair shop's first instinct may be to hold on to every customer that comes through their doors. But ‘firing’ the clients that are more trouble than they’re worth can benefit...
Nov. 15, 2024
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Electrification has some high implementation barriers, including infrastructure costs and range anxiety, but can offer benefits in reduced operational costs. Here's a snapshot...
Oct. 22, 2024
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Keeping emergency response vehicles on the road means keeping the technicians who work on them safe, even from dangers that they can't see.
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Despite the upfront costs of composites being larger, it may be more cost-effective long term for truck and trailer manufacturers to invest in composites. But saving money isn...
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The arrival of larger vehicles to the package delivery market prompted OPW Vehicle Wash Solutions to create the insta-KLEEN XT Drive-Through Fleet Wash System.
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Swapping out metal vehicle parts, such as side walls, crossmembers, roof bows, door frames, and panel assemblies with composite parts can provide several advantages, such as weight...
July 21, 2022
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Dual steering system conversions are on the rise in the UK as a solution to improve safety and comfort for drivers and others sharing the roadways.
April 28, 2022
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Randy Obermeyer, General Chairman and Treasurer, American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council
Obermeyer, VP of safety & maintenance at Online Transport, Inc., served the past two years as the Council’s vice chairman and chairman of meetings.
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Consider these best practices to successfully jump start heavy-duty vehicles and to determine the right jump-starting equipment for a fleet’s needs.
Feb. 4, 2022
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There are critical maintenance considerations fleets should acknowledge for their commercial vehicle batteries prior to winter weather operations.
Sept. 29, 2021
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Understanding the pros and cons of using heat versus penetrating oils can assist technicians in quickly and safely freeing seized parts.
Sept. 29, 2021
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Bendix provides tips to avoid rabbit holes and minimize downtime in the maintenance bay when diagnosing advanced driver assistance systems.
Sept. 28, 2021
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One of the most vital components to keeping vehicles operating at their full potential, while reducing associated maintenance expenses, is the selection of a proper battery for...
Sept. 27, 2021
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Taking the appropriate considerations into account can ensure a fleet selects the right heavy-duty engine oil for their operations, and ultimately save time and money.
Sept. 13, 2021
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Weighing the performance and cost benefits of rubber versus polyurethane materials in commercial truck suspension parts.
Aug. 13, 2021
Dorman Products Upgraded Aluminum Engine Oil Filter Housing Kit No 926 876
Instructions on how to perform a complete repair of replacing the factory oil filter adapter on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram V6-powered vehicles using the Upgraded Aluminum ...
July 29, 2021
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How partnering with a repair shop using a management system can create maintenance efficiencies.
July 27, 2021