Optimizing onboard data-driven systems to mitigate downtime
Onboard intelligence gives fleet managers all the details needed to manage maintenance effectively when vehicles are on the road or in the shop. Everything you need to know, and then some, is available as a reference for service and troubleshooting. Predictive maintenance practices Minneapolis-based Koch Trucking is an over-the-road carrier with 900 power units, mostly
Noregon releases new version of JPRO Professional
Noregon has released an updated version (2017 v2) of its JPRO Professional in-shop diagnosis and repair software. For the latest release, Noregon says it focused on expanding bi-directional coverage and educational features. “We expanded upon our fault assistance and added to our vehicle health indicators to include alerts to inform the technician whether a DPF
LiftWise introduces LiftMaster 4000 lift table
LiftWise introduces the LiftMaster 4000 lift table, which the company says can be used to lift and lower a wide variety of parts into the ideal position for maintenance, service and other needs. The LiftMaster 4000 has a maximum capacity of 4,000 lbs. when raised. Fully extended, the lifting table rises to 27 in. A
Daimler’s Detroit Connect portal now available, remote updates coming soon
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that all Freightliner Trucks and Western Star customers with an active Detroit Connect suite of connected vehicle services subscription now have access to the Detroit Connect portal. The portal is a hub for new and future connectivity services such as Detroit Connect Virtual Technician remote diagnostic service, for Detroit-powered
Stertil-Koni’s Continuous Recess system now available on inground Diamond Lift
Stertil-Koni announced that its Continuous Recess system is now available on its inground telescopic piston lift, the Diamond Lift. The Continuous Recess moveable lifting unit allows the bolster to recess flush to the floor anywhere in the horizontal range of piston travel. The bolsters remain completely flush with the floor which facilitates lift set up,
Coxreels features DEF hose reels
Coxreels features a complete line of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) hose reels built on the steel SH and T Series reels. These reels are equipped with a stainless steel external full-flow swivel and chemical-resistant Viton seals to provide a safe, reliable DEF dispensing solution available with a factory-installed, high-quality Goodyear DEF hose, and an easily
What’s in your truck’s coolant?
Extended life coolant (ELC) is the coolant of choice for the many over-the-road long-haul fleets today. As engine OEMs churn out improved efficiency and fleets battle for lower cost per mile, it just makes sense. Flushing the coolant is a time-consuming process and your clients aren’t paying for downtime. That said, it’s not a fill-it-and-forget-it
Purkey’s offers handheld preventative maintenance tool
Purkey’s Fleet Electric introduces its Handheld Electrical Analyzer, which the company says allows technicians to quickly and easily test the electrical systems of heavy-duty vehicles from the palm of their hand. The portability and light-weight design of the Handheld Electrical Analyzer allows technicians to use it in the field or in the shop to perform proper preventative
How Melton Truck Lines improves operations, enhances safety
“We don’t make equipment decisions without taking financial considerations into account, but we always look first at the safety and driver benefits a technology may offer,” says Russ Elliott, senior vice president of operations for Melton Truck Lines. “ROI is important but it’s not generally our first concern. “It’s not getting any easier to find
Optimizing truck tire inflation pressure in the summer
The sweltering summer season is when the nation’s highways seem to have more tire debris littering the roads. These road alligators can be dangerous. Drivers slaloming to avoid the alligators can cause accidents. If you do run over this road debris, the combination of steel and rubber can damage your vehicle and sometimes even fly
