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    Employees & Training

    Performance Evals: A lifeline to lost employees

    Feb. 20, 2025
    Without regular feedback, shop techs can feel like castaways. Performance evaluations can rescue them from self-doubt, help overcome deficiencies, and chart a course to a successful...
    Jim Park
    bridgestone tires
    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    Solving small fleets' tire dilemma

    Feb. 18, 2025
    While small fleets may not have the resources to implement the same kind of tire research and tracking as large fleets, there's still ways to be mindful about their tire choices...
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    Brakes, Tire & Wheel

    Tire Spec’ing: Compiling your top priorities

    Feb. 17, 2025
    Choosing the right tires for your fleet takes more thought than just comparing spec sheets. You need to know what your fleet values and which selection works best for your equipment...
    Stoneridge
    The MirrorEye A-pillar monitors display what you’d see in traditional mirrors, while the center monitor covers the blind spot between on the passenger side, front bumper, and rear wheel well, explained David Kracirik, Stoneridge director of NA fleet sales.
    Safety & Technology

    Reflecting on mirrorless cameras' big year

    Feb. 13, 2025
    With Daimler Truck and Volvo both poised to factory-install mirrorless camera systems in the cab this year, the need for traditional mirrors is going out the window.
    Redline Detection
    When a smoke machine’s vapor-producing fluid is heated up, it creates white smoke (as pictured) that is pushed into the system under pressure. In some instances, UV dyes may also be incorporated to add another visual indication that a leak exists.
    Diagnostic & Repair

    Leaks: Smoke ’em if you got ’em

    Feb. 12, 2025
    Highly versatile and easy-to-use, smoke machines have proven indispensable diagnostic tools to detect leaks and cut repair time.

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    Jan. 27, 2025
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    Jan. 27, 2025
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    Bosch Premium Battery Program

    Jan. 27, 2025
    Includes new SKUs for light-duty truck batteries
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    BedLock System, No. BL-450A/B

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    PU 10 023/1 z KIT filter

    Jan. 17, 2025
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    Auto Accessories Collection

    Jan. 17, 2025
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    Jan. 17, 2025
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    EnduRace 60 Series

    Jan. 17, 2025
    Offers extended lifespan, stability, and all-weather grip
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    ShurTite Retractable Tarping System

    Jan. 16, 2025
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    IceStriker 8000 CM Combi Spreader

    Jan. 16, 2025
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    Jan. 14, 2025
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    HD Mobile Column Lifts

    Jan. 14, 2025
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    Non-sparking 1/2" Drive 21 Pc SAE Socket Set

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    M18 FUEL 4-1/2"-6" Braking Grinder, Paddle Switch, No. 3670-20

    Jan. 9, 2025
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    Jan. 8, 2025
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    Torque Limiting Ratchet Wrench, No. 1444

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    Dec. 23, 2024
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    Nano Light II

    Dec. 23, 2024
    Ultra compact and attaches to key rings
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    Scotseal X-Treme

    Dec. 23, 2024
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    Mitchell 1
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