Cumberland International Trucks of Tennessee acquires Maudlin International of Florida
Cumberland International Trucks, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee has acquired Maudlin International Trucks, LLC of Florida. Maudlin International is a full-service International dealer that has been in operation for over 23 years with father/son team John and Mike Maudlin at the helm. Cumberland Companies will now serve the southeast with a total of 10 locations in
Hidden pearls of mechanic wisdom
Virtually every technician in the vehicle service industry with more than a few years of experience knows the mechanic proverbs passed from one generation to the next. These proverbs are basic wisdom in a simple, yet memorable form that help the technician in performing maintenance and repairs. It really is okay to admit that the
When it comes to profitability, service is the name of the game in trucking
There are many options when it comes to caring for your fleet, regardless of size.
Service tips for first responder fleets
With the end of the current pandemic nowhere in sight and its impact on the availability of repair service providers, now more than ever it is of the utmost importance to keep the fleets of first responder vehicles serviced and on the road at all times. As light-duty diesels are the choice vehicles for first
DTNA announces annual Technician Skills Competition winners
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) recently hosted its annual Technician Skills Competition, which tests the abilities of technicians from Freightliner and Western Star dealerships and Detroit distributors in the U.S. and Canada to diagnose and repair a variety of DTNA’s vehicle and engine products. Out of the 1073 participants who entered this year’s virtual competition
SelecTrucks opens new center in Winnipeg
SelecTrucks opened a new location in Winnipeg on Aug. 17, the company announced. SelecTrucks of Winnipeg is the 30th location in the SelecTrucks network, the fourth SelecTrucks center to open this year and the second SelecTrucks center in Canada. SelecTrucks of Winnipeg is part of the Transolutions Truck Centres group of companies. Like all SelecTrucks
SAF-Holland releases ADB wall chart and service parts manual
SAF-Holland has released its SAF Air Disc Brake Service Parts Wall Chart and ADB Service Parts Manual. Distributed by SAF-Holland Original Parts, the wall chart and manual provide quick access to OEM quality rebuild kits and service parts for all SAF ADB models including P89 in both taper and parallel spindle design, P89 Plus, P89
Service improvement: Where’s the low-hanging fruit?
The service jobs your shop tackles may differ from those of the fleet next door, but there’s likely one commonality between those brave enough to run their own service operation: preventative maintenance. Looking for easy wins to improve your service throughput and minimize unplanned downtime? Start there.
Don’t let parasitic loads take a bite out of your truck batteries
More on-board, electronically-driven and controlled systems means more strain on your batteries that are already faced with tackling tough applications and pandemic-driven changing duty cycles. “Parasitic loads are ever-increasing,” said Vicki Hall, director of transportation technical solutions for EnerSys. “The more electronics and creature comforts are being added to trucks, especially sleeper cabs, the higher
Michelin introduces digital services platform for fleets
Michelin has released a new digital cloud-based platform, Maestro. According to the company, Maestro streamlines the working relationship between service providers, fleets and Michelin with real-time digitization that reduces billing errors and improves service turnaround time. Maestro’s scheduling and real-time communication features are designed to help with productivity for servicing vehicles and planning for future
ESCO debuts HD Stud Kleen for commercial trucks
ESCO has released the HD Stud Kleen, a stud and wheel surface cleaner specifically designed for medium- and heavy-duty truck applications. According to the company, HD Stud Kleen cleans the wheel and hub mating surface and studs, allowing accurate torque, preventing potential vibrations and seized rims. Accommodating medium- up to heavy-duty truck stud sizes 3/4-in.
How digital connections are impacting trucking’s hand-shake business
Riding along with two of Meritor’s DriveForce team–a crew of more than 110 Meritor sales and support representatives across the United States, Canada and Mexico–to visit fleet customers in Michigan meant spending long stretches in the car traversing the state. It was worth it–the face time with fleets helped the DriveForce team stay connected with
