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    David Brierley

    Editor | Fleet Maintenance

    David Brierley is a former editor of Fleet Maintenance magazine.

    Brierley’s education and career have been based in the publishing industry. He is an award-winning writer and comes from a background in automotive, trucking, and heavy equipment. Brierley joined the Endeavor Business Media vehicle repair group in 2017 as managing editor for Fleet Maintenance, PTEN, and Professional Distributor magazines, as well as VehicleServicePros.com. In his current role, he writes for and oversees production of Fleet Maintenance magazine. He has worked in the publishing industry since 2011.

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    Pulsating brake-activated lamps, in addition to standard steady-burning brake lamps, can help avoid rear-end collisions.
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Pulsating brake lamps and their impact on fleet equipment

    David Brierley
    July 21, 2021
    How fleets can benefit from current FMCSA lighting regulation exemptions.
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    mobile maintenance staff should have lighted and reflective vests for proper visibility during roadside service.
    Shop Safety

    Technician safety: Priority No. 1

    David Brierley
    July 15, 2021
    The bottom line is important to every fleet, but the most important assets in the maintenance bay are the people.
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    Shop Management

    How to use fleet maintenance management resources wisely

    David Brierley
    July 6, 2021
    Informational sources are available to provide the knowledge you need for the task at hand.
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    Shop Safety

    Coast Products introduces line of safety gear

    David Brierley
    July 2, 2021
    The new products provide technicians with innovation and additional safety, according to Coast CEO David Brands.
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    Powertrain

    Commercial vehicle clutch care

    David Brierley
    June 18, 2021
    Spec’ing, service, and repair considerations to keep manual and AMT clutches in optimal condition.
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    AMTs tend to be more efficient, require less preventive maintenance, and – perhaps most importantly – require less experienced drivers.
    Powertrain

    The future of AMTs and manual transmissions

    David Brierley
    June 10, 2021
    Manual transmissions still have a place in the heavy duty market, but for how long?