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CSA 2010 & outsourcing maintenance

With CSA 2010 hanging over everyone’s heads, outsourcing maintenance may help fleets be better prepared, notes C. Oren Summer, president & CEO of FleetNet America, Inc. He goes on to say, “The main concept is putting an emphasis on preventive maintenance inspections. This includes a variety of requirements in preparation for CSA 2010. Included in

Fan clutch choices and maintenance vital for fleets

Fan clutch choices and maintenance have never been more important.

Invest in truck maintenance to save money

Saving money on maintenance – is it frugal or cheap? Our experts provide sound advice.

APUs provide driver comfort without engines idling

Hypothetically, let’s say you’re manager of a trucking company in Vermont. Capitalizing on the insatiable demand for maple syrup that rages throughout the southeast United States, you maintain a lucrative seasonal business hauling freshly packaged bottles of the sweet treat to Atlanta, Ga., and returning with rolls of carpeting. Each 20-hour leg of the journey

Save oil, money by extending oil drain intervals

Safely extending oil drain intervals has many benefits

Design a green fleet maintenance shop

Designing an environmentally-friendly shop saves green in many ways, and fleets are recognizing that big results can be seen with relatively little effort.

Tricks of the Trade

Schneider National’s Rob Reich says success comes from tapping
into the great ideas generated by your employees.

All about aerodynamics

Determining which of the many aerodynamic accessories is right for your application may be harder than actually realizing their benefits

Training paradigms are shifting

While training methods and techniques continue to evolve, the need for basic and advanced training has never been more important—and technology is here to help

Engine lubricants: compliance & quality

The 2010 EPA standards will bring significant changes
to heavy-duty diesel engines—but what will the impact
be on lubrication specification and maintenance?

Doing whatever it takes

Steph Sabo says being ‘Cutting Edge’ comes down to the basics