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Ranger BendPak
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The tire changer is meant to reduce strain for the operator with its two power-assist arms and its exclusive bead breaker auto assist device.
April 28, 2025
Ranger by BendPak
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Through the program, equipment buyers can choose to have factory-trained employees install their purchase and train their technicians on how to use and care for it.
April 14, 2025

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Vanguard Renewables
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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
Stellantis
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In his new role, Rodrigues will implement quality improvement actions for Stellantis and succeeds William Kendell.
June 18, 2025
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The commercial towing platform “brings speed, transparency, and automation to a process that has historically lacked all three,” Ryder VP Jenn Dixon said.
June 4, 2025

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Alex Keenan ︱Fleet Maintenance Magazine
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The Arvada work sneakers from KEEN feature carbon-fiber toes and electric-hazard resistant outsoles. But can they withstand a beating from a rage room?
March 1, 2024
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Creative solutions and new efficiencies are usually found through boring old repetition. That's what our editor learned in his former life as a submariner, and he believes can...
April 4, 2025
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The three most important factors to ensure lift safety in your shop.
April 1, 2025
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Lithium-ion batteries found in EVs introduce a unique new fire risk in commercial vehicle shop environments.
March 31, 2025
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While there are several fire hazards in the shop on a daily basis, making sure your shop mitigates those hazards with best practices can help keep vehicles and technicians safe...
March 26, 2025
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Shop fires can be devastating—and usually avoidable. See how proactivity and situational awareness, plus a bit of proper training, can keep your shop fire-free.
March 25, 2025
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Standing on tires has caused many injuries to big truck windshield installers.
Unrepaired windshields obviously create safety issues for commercial drivers on the road, but even fixing them in the shop can be hazardous. Here are some things to keep in mind...
March 5, 2025
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Finding quality technicians is hard, and so is keeping them around, but ensuring your shop environment is safe is one step you can take to make their job easier.
Feb. 13, 2025
Kyle Harris, senior product manager for tire changers and balancers at The Coats Company, demonstrates how to safely operate a Coats Maxx 90.
Tire changers promote efficiency and consistency in the shop, but only when technicians know how to operate them safely.
Feb. 7, 2025
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Get a heads up on potentially dangerous conditions before they have a chance to cause respiratory issues for your employees.
Jan. 27, 2025
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The Tow4Tech platform quickly connects fleets in need of tow with trusted service providers near the downed medium- or heavy-duty truck.
Dec. 3, 2024
KTS Enterprise
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It's no secret mobile maintenance is on the rise. But what's it like for mobile techs on the road?
Nov. 15, 2024
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Cyberattacks are growing in number, with the transportation industry becoming an enticing new victim. Experts at NMFTA's Cybersecurity Conference provide details to help understand...
Oct. 31, 2024
BendPak
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The company will be displaying shop equipment, including vehicle lifts, tire equipment, and cooling equipment at the 2024 SEMA show.
Oct. 3, 2024
MTD
Chabill's Tire & Auto Service
After a wheel-off incident 20 years ago, Chabill’s Tire & Auto Service implemented new torque requirements and an instant termination policy for whoever doesn't follow them.
Sept. 23, 2024
Love’s Travel Stops
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Football fans can now stay safe during roadside repairs while repping their favorite team.
Sept. 6, 2024
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Real users give us their input on some personal protective equipment
Aug. 2, 2024
Pro-Activity
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Dr. Mark Ciolek from Pro-Activity provides actions any shop can take to immediately improve technician uptime and quality of life.
July 25, 2024
BendPak
Ergochair’s product line includes a family of crossover work seats that make performing awkward tasks in the shop more ergonomic, reducing stress and strain on the body to deliver greater productivity with fewer injuries
As vehicle technology advances, so too have the safety equipment and tools in the shop to fix them.
June 13, 2024
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Accidents are bound to happen in the shop, but employing the right safety equipment can mitigate their frequency and severity.
June 12, 2024
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Nov. 10, 2023
Velociti
Velociti and CATrak Join Forces to Combat the Surge in Catalytic Converter Theft
With catalytic converter theft once again on the rise, CATrak has teamed up with Velociti, helping connect fleets with law enforcement to catch thieves red-handed.
Oct. 30, 2023
Bridgestone Americas
Truckers Against Trafficking hosted a Coalition Build event in partnership with Bridgestone, Pilot Company and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at the Bridgestone Tower in Nashville, Tennessee. The day-long summit brought transportation industry stakeholders together with law enforcement and government agencies to create stronger collaboration aimed at combatting human trafficking.
Truckers Against Trafficking and Bridgestone have teamed up to bring awareness to commercial sex and forced labor.
Aug. 15, 2023