Predictive truck maintenance: The long road from concept to reality
Predictive maintenance is a practice that has captivated the trucking industry for years. The concept is simple: Rather than performing maintenance and repairs as a reaction to a malfunction, or based on intervals such as time or mileage, maintenance occurs when an algorithm predicts an impending failure. Though the idea is simple, the execution is
Navigating a technician shortage with recruitment, retention
Due to the industry facing a shortage of qualified technicians, employers such as fleets, dealerships, and service centers face immense pressure to recruit technicians that can efficiently maintain and repair their vehicles. Fortunately, programs across the country are training the next generation of technicians with the skills to work on the modern commercial truck. These
