Truck service data, KPIs: tools or targets?
I like data. I love spreadsheets. I like looking at KPI charts on the screen. Data, what a drug. Although, I think social media has taken over first place in a non-substance drug adrenalin rush, like cell phones. Let’s talk about data. What do we do with it? We do not trade vehicles with the
HDAW unveils 2022 education lineup
Conference organizers for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) have announced the educational themes that will be covered during HDAW ’22, taking place in-person Jan. 24-27 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas. During the educational workshops on Tuesday, Jan. 25, HDAW says attendees will hear from industry leaders and experts who will provide insights
Noregon announces Sandeep Kar as Chief Strategy Officer
Noregon announced that Sandeep Kar, a vehicle industry thought leader and corporate strategy executive, has joined the company as chief strategy officer. At Noregon, Kar will be responsible for accelerating the company’s growth, development, and competitive differentiation through strategic initiatives encompassing advanced technologies, econometrics, applications, and markets. “Digitization enabled by the proliferation of distributed electronics
HERE, Goodyear enable predictive tire maintenance
HERE Technologies announced that its location services are being integrated into Goodyear Total Mobility fleet management solution. The fleet management solution combines data from Goodyear’s Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with HERE location services. With HERE location services, fleet operators and Goodyear service providers can localize a vehicle in need of a service or road
M&K Truck Centers names new chief operating officer
M&K Truck Centers announced the appointment of Josh Wolf to the position of chief operating officer, effective immediately. Wolf joined M&K Truck Centers in July of 2015 and has been an effective leader with increasing levels of responsibility, most recently as vice president of operations. Wolf’s career history includes over 25 years in the trucking
Bosch ESI[truck] 2021/4 software update offers a truck-ton of new tests and codes
Bosch has announced the 2021/4 software update for the 3824A ESI[truck] Heavy Duty Diagnostic Solution. Thousands of new tests and codes have been added to help technicians provide the most up-to-date service on hundreds of commercial vehicles, including includes new makes and models that can be serviced, such as Navistar MaxxForce engines, Mack TCM Transmission,
Diesel engine aftertreatment service tips
It’s probably not a surprise to hear that a large number of the most common issues with today’s diesel engines involve aftertreatment systems. Recently, Fleet Equipment discussed the causes of problems such as excess regeneration activity and how to determine if the regeneration frequency with their engines is within a normally accepted range. Our panels
When wind, road noise is more than just a distraction
We’ve all seen television shows or movies where the characters are carrying on a conversation in a moving vehicle. There is something typically missing from such scenes, namely noise. But we don’t even notice as our attention is on the characters and what is being said. Nevertheless, in real life quite a lot of noise
How to avoid frozen truck air lines in the winter
Let’s talk about air lines—and no, I don’t mean Delta or United. It’s that sometimes overlooked but important component of your truck—one that becomes especially vital to keep in good shape as winter rapidly approaches. Winter weather effects on air lines can hurt the truck’s brake system performance, which also puts the truck at risk
The biggest truck service stories of 2021
You never know what service need is going to roll into your shop. The same is true for service content this year, where it runs the gamut of tried-and-true aftertreatment and engine issues (*shudder*) to the impact electric vehicles will have in the shop and the continued development data-driven service solutions that push us ever
Kenworth Truck Centres expands with full-service dealership
Kenworth Truck Centres has opened a second full service dealership in Mississauga. The new 22,000 sq.-ft. dealership is located at 6999 Ordan Drive in Mississauga, approximately3 miles from Kenworth Truck Centres’ primary Mississauga location at Dixie Road and Highway 401. “Mississauga is one of the largest and most densely populated truck areas in Canada,” said
Mitchell 1 adds TruckSeries Interactive Wiring Diagrams features
Mitchell 1 has added new features to the Advanced Interactive Wiring Diagrams found in its TruckSeries truck repair software, further simplifying navigation and improving technician efficiency. The new enhancements streamline navigation within a diagram set or from one diagram set to a completely different diagram set, as well as adding interactivity to connectors, grounds and
