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    Blogs

    Winning by failing: How managerial mistakes make us stronger

    John Hitch
    April 26, 2024
    Sometimes we can learn through others’ mistakes, though more often than not, we have to fail to grow.
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    Data & Telematics

    Establishing standard repair times to speed up repairs

    Mindy Long
    April 22, 2024
    Identifying your shop’s standard repair time allows you to set a benchmark with the help of data and lean practices.
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    Shop Operations

    Patching leaks in your tire program

    Seth Skydel
    April 17, 2024
    Keeping tire costs in check will help keep fleets’ profits from dissipating. Two areas to help reduce tire cost per mile are ensuring proper inflation and matching the right tire...
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    Diagnostic & Repair

    Improving repair accuracy by tracking comebacks

    John Hitch
    April 15, 2024
    A perfect repair is always the target when fixing a truck, but distractions and improper processes can cause a technician to miss the bullseye. Improving aim starts with knowing...
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    Emissions & Efficiency

    Leveraging rolling resistance and viscosity for better fuel efficiency

    Gregg Wartgow
    April 12, 2024
    Calculating which tires will provide the most rolling resistance for sleepers and leveraging advanced engine oils for sleepers will help fleets rest easier.

    More content from April 2024

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    Emissions & Efficiency

    How to spec the most fuel-efficient sleepers

    Gregg Wartgow
    April 10, 2024
    With operational costs rising, fleets need to save money where they can, and that starts with spec'ing their long-haul trucks to sip, not guzzle, fuel.
    Photo courtesy of Chicago Pneumatic
    CP8609 eBlueTork Battery-Operated Torque Wrench
    Tools

    CP8609 eBlueTork Battery Torque Wrench

    Chicago Pneumatic Tools - North America
    March 29, 2024
    Up to 665 lb.-ft. torque and 15 rpm speed
    Vividia
    Diagnostic & Repair

    CX Series Joystick Articulating Borescopes

    Vividia Technologies
    March 29, 2024
    Can be connected directly to smartphone
    Aircat Pneumatic Tools
    Tools

    3/16" Air Hydraulic Riveter

    AIRCAT by Florida Pneumatic
    March 29, 2024
    Features 2,000 lbs. of pull force
    Pro-Vision
    Photo courtesy of Cummins
    Powertrain

    Next Gen X15 diesel engine

    Cummins Inc.
    March 28, 2024
    Features optimized powertrain integration
    Phillips Industries
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    T/T Pair

    Phillips Industries
    March 15, 2024
    Provides instantaneous tractor and trailer pairing
    Photo by Rislone
    Kenworth
    Powertrain

    TX-12 PRO Automated Transmission

    PACCAR Inc
    March 15, 2024
    For Class 6-7 and light Class 8 applications
    American Powertrain
    Tools

    Transmission Install Tool and Seal Protector

    American Powertrain
    March 15, 2024
    Prevents fluid from escaping during service
    BendPak
    Shop Equipment

    SP-7XE Series Full-Rise Scissor Lift

    March 15, 2024
    Folds flat when not in use
    Webb Wheel Products
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    UltraGrip air disc brake pads

    Webb Wheel Products
    March 15, 2024
    Available in three formulations
    Aperia Technologies
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    Halo Connect i3

    Aperia Technologies
    March 14, 2024
    Offers holistic tire management
    Mitchell 1
    Diagnostic & Repair

    NEXIQ eTechnician adds Mitchell 1 TruckSeries info to portal for more streamlined troubleshooting

    John Hitch
    March 14, 2024
    By connecting TruckSeries’ repair guidance directly into the eTechnician portal, technicians will be able to focus more on diagnosing problems, instead of swapping software.
    Photo courtesy of Voith Group
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    LP 560 air compressor

    Voith Group
    March 13, 2024
    Features a lightweight, aluminum design
    Photo courtesy of Pichler Tools
    Tools

    Universal drilling guide "MASTER" M6-M10

    Pichler Tools
    March 13, 2024
    Removes broken stud bolts and stripped screws
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    Diagnostic & Repair

    Endoscope ES401

    Thinkcar
    March 13, 2024
    Features two lenses and six adjustable LEDs
    Accuride Corporation
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    3922X Brake Drum

    Accuride Corp.
    March 13, 2024
    Cast-iron brake drum for aftermarket applications
    Hendrickson
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    Roadmaax Z Rear Air Suspension System

    Hendrickson
    March 12, 2024
    Lightweight, suited for on- and off-highway operation
    Vanair Manufacturing
    Hendrickson
    Trailers, Towing & Specialty

    HLC Series 1 Air Kits

    Hendrickson
    March 9, 2024
    Provides a single-valve solution
    John Hitch | Fleet Maintenance
    Data & Telematics

    Decisiv/TMC report: Parts, labor costs stabilized in Q4 2023

    John Hitch
    March 8, 2024
    Year over year, parts costs dropped by 2.2%, but labor was still up 4%. The question now, is what can fleets do with this VMRS-based knowledge?
    Kevin Jones | FleetOwner
    Diagnostic & Repair

    Intangles offers AI-powered DPF monitoring

    Kevin Jones
    March 8, 2024
    Intangle's latest tool offering can optimize fuel efficiency and engine performance by providing real-time data and performance predictions for the DPF system.
    Vanair
    Battery & Electrical

    Vanair adds connector kits for jump packs

    Kevin Jones
    March 5, 2024
    The new kits feature various adapters for trucks, buses, and more, specifically for the company's Start•All Jump•Pack.