You know replacing your truck’s components is important. New tires and brakes are a no-brainer. Maybe you even replace the airbags. But how often are you replacing your shock absorbers? If it isn’t often, think about the performance being affected by the many other, costlier parts affected by the truck’s shocks, then go replace your truck’s shocks.
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Rethinking traditional truck spec’ing notions, spotlighting sustainability in diesel technology.
I'll play devil's advocate to: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"--it might not be broken, but could it be better? Sure, your tried-and-true truck spec has worked for you for years, but the latest trucks have model year generations of refinements built into them. Whenever an OEM unveils a new truck with improved fuel efficiency percentages, the rub is that they're comparing the brand-new spec to their previous "best spec". Chances are, as a fleet manager, you're not replacing the truck you bought last year. You're replacing a truck that's five or six years old (if your lifecycles have returned to pre-pandemic normal).
Brian Screeton of Bendix talks about what maintenance practices fleets should put into place for their trucks, trailers and components during the spring.
Making its second TMC appearance, Apollo Tire tells us how it was able to release a truck tire lineup so quickly.
How much of the AI craze will result in real help for fleets?
As the International S13 powertrain rolls out to customers, the OEM also rolled its new engine, transmission and aftertreatment package out to TMC, held earlier this month in New Orleans. David Crowe, S13 integrated sales manager at International Trucks, walked us around the powertrain that is characterized by its dual overhead cam engine design, which
Bendix shares tips to allow fleets to hit the road with enhanced safety, uptime, and peace of mind this spring, by addressing winter’s toll on your trucks.
Enhanced speed and auto-detecting Smart Cable technology are among the improvements Noregon is touting over the previous generation.
Dodge heavy-duty dilemmas, delays and downtime by making sure your online order is right the first time.
This week, On the Road is living up to its name as we report from the road at the Work Truck Show.
