Avoiding Premature Bearing Failure
The mileage of vehicles most likely to need wheel bearing replacement is between 80,000 and 118,000 miles. Even so, for maximum safety and reliability, it is recommended that you inspect the wheel bearings during any brake replacement work regardless of the age of the vehicle. Most manufacturers recommend lubrication at 24,000 miles for the front
Technology as an ENABLER, not a Complicator, for You & Your Drivers
Replacement parts need to be a good fit for you AND your drivers. To keep up with evolving technology, truck parts need to be designed smarter. High quality, innovative parts keep drivers on the road and not stranded on the shoulder. It is especially vital for parts like the battery to be built smart. A
Business Intelligence Tools Monitoring & Analyzing M&R Data Keep Fleet Managers In Check
Over the last twelve to twenty-four months, it seems as though topics such as autonomous driving and ELD mandates have flooded the news headlines for the fleet transportation industry. And deservedly so, these are no doubt topical, important issues. However, in running your fleet day-to-day, understanding the evolution of maintenance and repair (M&R) issues and
If It Can’t Take the Heat, Can it Handle Your Fleet?
Fleets are no stranger to extreme conditions. Especially heat. Whether it’s on the road or under the hood, heat puts extra strain on truck parts that are already being put to the test. This is especially true for batteries. Even in the best circumstances, batteries can take quite a beating when a truck is on
Learning to reduce fuel use
Fuel is one of the biggest cost centers for most fleets. In fact, it accounts for 22% of a fleet’s total average marginal costs, according to the American Transportation Research Institute. Not only does fuel represent a major cost, but historically fuel prices have been volatile, making it difficult for fleets to predict what fuel
The liberation of diagnostics, OEMs beware!
The Diagnostics industry has grown very much over the last few years, ranging from the first computers that controlled the engine, at most, in the late 90’s to the more than 20 ECM’s that you can find in the modern 2020 tractors. In this time the OEM’s have always had an edge on the rest
10 ways to future-proof your fleet
It doesn’t seem possible that 2020 is right around the corner and that it’s time to start planning for a new year. But as always, the future is fast approaching is 2020 brings us new opportunities to innovate and improve fleet operations. What if we think beyond 2020? What if we take the time now
Making Fleets Safer With Advanced Technology
Every fleet and every driver wants to operate in a safe manner. All you have to do is look at the number of drivers honored each year for a million or more accident-free miles. And while driver skill and ability play a large part in a fleet’s safe operation, today’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
New Research Compares Truck Weigh Station Bypass Technology
There are two different technologies used for weigh station bypass services. New research looks at their strengths and weaknesses to help you determine which is best for your trucking fleet.
Your Eaton transmission is telling you important service information, but are you listening?
Fault codes happen. What’s important is what happens next. Service decisions need to be made, trucks need to be routed, parts need to be ordered. You want to be as certain as possible that you have the problem surrounded, and that means having the right data delivering the right recommendation. Given how closely engines and
Battery Basics: Lead Acid, Absorbed Glass Mat and Thin Plate Pure Lead
The unique design and enhanced features set AGM batteries apart from conventional lead acid batteries in terms of power, shelf life and durability. And AGM batteries with Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology are in a class of their own.
