The right scan tools to tackle the truck service job
If you consider how many different vehicle configurations are on the road today it will give you an idea of how advanced diagnostic and repair solutions must be, notes Scott Bolt, director of product management at Noregon.
Why truck winterization is not finished in November
Many transportation fleets begin the process of preparing their trucks for winter in November, a process known as “winterizing.” However, the practice of winterizing your truck should take place all throughout the winter months, not just in November.
A truck service success story
Atlas Trucking relied on third-party service providers until about four years ago when the fleet decided to take its service matters into its own hands.
New M&R software innovations keep costs check
Maintenance and repair is critical because it significantly impacts every type of operation.
Turning unplanned heavy-duty truck maintenance into planned maintenance
Predictive maintenance buzz continues to swirl within conversations about data, connectivity and what it means to a fleet’s service network. As nebulous at the technology sounds, it’s far more grounded than peering into a smoke-filled crystal ball or pulling playing cards from a deck and trying to guess them. Troy Clarke, Navistar president and chief
Photo Gallery: Heavy-duty Aftermarket Week—on the show floor
The fire and brimstone exploding from one of the The Mirage’s main attractions couldn’t match the energy on the Heavy-duty Aftermarket Week show floor. Headlines have been dominated by new products and new ways of doing things: Data, connectivity and innovation are driving themes at this year’s HDAW. Ater scrolling through this photo gallery, click
Shop profile: Taking care of business at MHC Kenworth in Greensboro
Jordan Knoll is focused on customer
service.
Making OEM connections within your platform
Equipment data is of no use to your shop if it’s behind a dashboard you never log into.
The path to paperless
Paperless maintenance management systems can save administrative time.
SVI: The most important acronym for truck data
SVI scares vehicle makers because it allows for the transfer of data at the discretion of the vehicle owner.
Shop profile: Communication skills and technology are among the proven practices used at Old Dominion Freight Line
Jerry Manning is effectively using communication skills and technology to manage shop operations at Old Dominion Freight Line.
Safety system service issues
Identifying brake component wear
trends, training technicians and implementing best practices leads to
increases in uptime and lower costs
