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    Injectors can usually maintain themselves, but any issues decrease a truck’s fuel efficiency.
    Powertrain

    Best practices to diagnose and maintain fuel injectors

    Seth Skydel
    Nov. 11, 2024
    Injectors can usually maintain themselves, but any issues decrease a truck's fuel efficiency.
    Chicago Pneumatic
    Hand tools can lose calibration due to several factors, from general wear to environmental conditions.
    Tools

    How to keep tools calibrated for success in the shop

    Lucas Roberto
    Nov. 7, 2024
    Certain tools require regular calibration to ensure that repairs and replacements remain accurate in measurement, performance, and reliability.
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    Equipment

    How mobile truck upfitting impacts efficiency

    Chris Johnston
    Oct. 28, 2024
    Considerations for upfitting mobile maintenance trucks to excel in safety, performance, and uptime.
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    Equipment

    The 500,000 mile question: Should you trade in or keep your trucks?

    John Hitch
    Oct. 25, 2024
    Older trucks cost more because of maintenance. New trucks will cost more because of regulations. The age-old question is what to do about it?
    As an alternative to an in-frame overhaul, swinging a reman engine is another option for fleets looking to extend the life of a vehicle. Remanufactured engines are factory-assembled and tested by the OE. Pictured is a technician in a Detroit reman center.
    In the Bay

    How to tell when it's time to overhaul

    Gregg Wartgow
    Oct. 21, 2024
    An engine overhaul could be a fleet’s best bet when looking to squeeze a few more years of life out of a truck.

    More content from October 2024

    DeFeo Materials
    This Peterbilt 389 is one of DeFeo Materials’ five vocational trucks. They are all coming up on 500,000 miles, so owner Christopher DeFeo has to decide what his next move will be.
    Equipment

    Prebuy 2027: Choosing between new, used, and leased trucks

    John Hitch
    Oct. 8, 2024
    With the low-NOx prebuy on the horizon, fleets have to decide soon whether to buy now or wait. For small fleets, it's not an easy choice.
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    Equipment

    Prepping for Prebuy 2027: You snooze, you lose

    John Hitch
    Oct. 7, 2024
    With a major round of emissions regulations coming to heavy-duty trucking in 2027, and MY2026 booked up, fleets aren’t left with many procurement options.
    MOTOR
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    Diagnostic & Repair

    FleetCross

    MOTOR Information Systems
    Sept. 30, 2024
    A single source for part numbers and repair info
    Go Power!
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    Battery & Electrical

    Phantom-30 Charging System

    Go Power!
    Sept. 30, 2024
    Keeps equipment ready and reliable
    Sunex Tools
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    Tools

    3/16" Orbital Palm Sander, No. SXSN6P01

    Sunex Tools
    Sept. 30, 2024
    Operates at 11,000 rpm
    Eaton
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    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    Advantage series automated diaphragm spring clutch

    Eaton Corporation
    Sept. 30, 2024
    Minimize idling noise while reducing vibrations
    Ingersoll Rand
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    Tools

    DXS impact sockets

    Ingersoll Rand Inc.
    Sept. 30, 2024
    Easy access to tight spaces
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    Emissions & Efficiency

    Fleetguard Air Breather

    Fleetguard, Inc.
    Sept. 30, 2024
    Captures harmful contaminants in fluid tanks
    BendPak
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    Shop Equipment

    Octa-Flex Series

    Sept. 30, 2024
    Features a single power unit and controller
    Coast Products
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    Tools

    RL35R Voice Activated Headlamp

    Coast Products
    Sept. 23, 2024
    Voice-controlled light for hands-free use
    Legacy Manufacturing
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    Tools

    Flexzilla X3 11-pc Blow Gun Kit, No. AG1211FZ

    Legacy Manufacturing
    Sept. 23, 2024
    Nozzles meet/exceed OSHA standards
    Lisle Corporation
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    Tools

    Electrical Connector Pliers, No. 37990

    Lisle Corporation
    Sept. 23, 2024
    Made from forged carbon steel
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    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    Haldex DBT22LD Air Disc Brake

    SAF-HOLLAND, Inc.
    Sept. 6, 2024
    Designed to simplify maintenance and lower operating costs
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    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    I-Series Gen 2 tires

    Ironman Tires
    Sept. 6, 2024
    Includes I-31M, I-42W, I-28D, and I-52A tires
    FlowBelow
    aerofender
    Emissions & Efficiency

    AeroFender

    FlowBelow Aero Inc.
    Sept. 3, 2024
    Offers a streamlined design for minimizing drag
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    Shop Equipment

    MAXXAIR MSX3030

    CPS Products
    Aug. 15, 2024
    Effortlessly handles R134a and 1234yf
    Dover Fueling Solutions
    Shop Equipment

    PetroVend Synergy Fuel Site Controller

    Dover Fueling Solutions
    July 24, 2024
    Remotely monitors fueling devices from any location
    Brass Knuckle
    Safety & Technology

    SmartFlex 400 Series Gloves

    (Brass Knuckle Safety Products) Safety Today
    June 21, 2024
    Abrasion-resistant gloves with maximum dexterity
    Wheeler
    Tools

    Digital F.A.T. Wrench

    Wheeler Tools
    June 12, 2024
    Offers precise, repeatable torque
    Harbor Freight
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    Shop Equipment

    Speed Demon EPIQ 68" Roll Cab, No. KETP682A3WHZ

    Snap-on
    March 12, 2024
    LEDs span the entire length of drawers
    Pichler Tools
    Shop Equipment

    Universal Suspension Arm Lever

    Pichler Tools
    Feb. 15, 2024
    Designed for one-person operation
    Goliath Carts
    Shop Equipment

    Weld Stand, Nos. GWS-MOB1 and GWS-FL1

    Goliath Carts
    Nov. 3, 2023
    Ensures safety and efficacy with small footprint
    RAM Mounts
    Ram Mount Resized
    Chassis, Body & Cab

    All-in-One Solutions in-cab mounting

    Velociti, Inc.
    Oct. 13, 2023
    Offers mounting for phones, tablets, cameras, and more