Heavy Duty Truck Parts - Service and Repair
Think carefully about your maintenance cost-cutting measures

Costs are continuing to rise thanks to COVID-19. The costs of off-shore parts have risen and are continuing to rise, and because of this “margin madness” is taking place, and bonus incentives seem to be upper management’s avenue to lowering costs. I know of one small fleet with 150 trucks and 450 trailers that decided

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Reading Truck Group acquires Rayside Truck & Trailer

Reading Truck Group has acquired Rayside Truck & Trailer, a work truck body, equipment, accessory and trailer upfitter and dealership based in West Palm Beach, Florida. With the addition of Rayside, the number of Reading’s sites increases to 16 facilities nationwide. Rayside Truck and Trailer was established in 1979.

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Coxreels releases high-visibility hose reels

Coxreels has introduced a new line of high-visibility safety hose reels. Featured on the company’s P, SH and T series, the hose is a hybrid, bright yellow hose with a white glossy stripe available in ⅜- and ½-in. Hybrid hoses made of PVC and rubber blend offer similar performance to rubber with the weight of

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Checking your scan tool’s connection

Ever try to find the light switch in the middle of the night in an unfamiliar room? Yep, it’s pretty tough, and we all have memories of stubbing toes or knocking into furniture while feeling our way around in the dark.  Well, walking around in the dark half asleep is much like trying to diagnose

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Hunter releases new L494HD heavy-duty four-post lift

Hunter Engineering has released a new, 35,000-lb. heavy-duty four-post lift, the L494HD. The company says the L494HD has galvanized runways which offer corrosion protection, capable of servicing vehicles up to a 320-in. wheelbase. Hunter’s L494HD comes alignment ready with turnplate pockets and slip plates for servicing standard vehicles, the company says. The new four-post lift

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CSM Companies Inc. acquires three Florida Kenworth locations

CSM Companies Inc., a network of commercial vehicle and automotive dealerships, has acquired three Kenworth of Central Florida locations. This acquisition will allow CSM to provide better service to existing customers transporting in Florida, the company says. These locations will be renamed “Florida Kenworth” effective immediately. The Tampa and Orlando locations are full-service dealerships with

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Tech Tip: Avoid cracks in air line adapter fittings

The image below shows a crack in the swivel nut of a JIC-style air line fitting. However, these cracks are not due to a defect in the manufacturer’s build but rather missteps made during the install process. These cracks can result from over-tightening trying to obtain a complete seal if an air leak is detected.

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Checklist: Make sure your fleet is prepared for winter

Preparation is key when it comes to facing the cold weather that lies ahead. Creating a thorough checklist to ensure your safety is vitally important. You’ll want to include steps that cover best practices, make sure your vehicle is performing optimally, and confirm that all essential tools are on board. The following checklist provided by

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Mayhew Steel Products introduces new screw pliers

Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. has introduced new screw pliers, part number 95685, to its product offering. Made from industrial quality tool steel, these heavy-duty 8-in. pliers are used to remove damaged, corroded, rusted, painted over or tamperproof screws, nuts and bolts, the company says. The serrated jaws at the tip of the pliers have a

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Finding the cause of truck tire failures

Think about the last time you dealt with a truck tire failure. Maybe there were huge safety consequences, maybe it hit your operating costs harder than anything else. Regardless of what happened after the failure, can you remember why the failure happened in the first place? What about the cause of the last five truck

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Three ways telematics can reduce truck fleet maintenance costs

There are a few variables to look at when calculating the total cost of ownership (TCO) of your vehicles, including acquisition cost, operating costs, depreciation and more. However, the one variable that carries some of the largest cost is maintenance. Maintenance cost will increase during a vehicle’s lifetime, ultimately affecting lifetime costs of ownership. According

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Make truck tire replacement and repairs match your schedule

Fleets are essential; we didn’t need a pandemic to tell us that. However, being an essential business doesn’t mean business is easy. Budgets are still tight, and all of your biggest service headaches—most notably tires—still need to be replaced and maintained to get the most out of your trucks out on the road. Tire replacement

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