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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Transervice Logistics partners with Day & Ross
Transervice Logistics Inc. is now partnering with Day & Ross, a transportation company in Canada and a subsidiary of McCain Foods Limited, to provide fleet maintenance services at its facility in Romeo, Michigan. The on-site facility established by Transervice maintains approximately 47 tractors, one straight truck, one light-duty van and 127 dry trailers. It is
Slaying truck service challenges with the right software
Trucks are mighty computer-controlled, material-moving mammoths. When a monster of a monster problem rears its ugly head, it’s time for your service department to slay it and get your rolling iron back on the road. Of all the tools in your valiant technician’s quiver, the right scan tool software is one of the most important
Fullbay announces repair shop owner appreciation week
Fullbay, a shop management software provider for heavy-duty repair shops, announced today the first-ever Repair Shop Owner Appreciation Week. Aimed at honoring the men and women who own and operate heavy-duty repair shops, the celebration will run Oct. 5-9, 2020, and be recognized annually during the first full week of October. Jacob Findlay, CEO and
Kent Automotive adds Lift King Line for heavy-duty repairs
Kent Automotive, a division of Lawson Products Inc., will distribute Lift King portable lifting equipment to collision shops, service departments and trucking companies. The company says the Lift King product mechanically lifts and moves semi-truck hoods, car or truck doors and pickup beds. With Lift King, the company says set-up, removal and installation are completed
Preventive maintenance truck tips for automatic slack adjusters
Time and miles: Both seem to roll by more quickly than we realize. Consider six months, 1,800 operating hours, or 50,000 miles – for many working trucks and truck drivers, those aren’t long intervals: But they’re key markers for a piece of basic wheel-end preventive maintenance that’s too often overlooked. This installment of the Bendix
