How to address excessive idling during peak summer months
On top of the expanded fuel costs and environmental harm caused, engine idling also increases wear and tear on engine components and can lead to costly aftertreatment expenses.
The tire pressure question
What system is best – ATIS or TPMS?
Setting a new truck service benchmark
As a heavy-duty service manager, you’re already on the chopping block when it comes to service profitability and productivity. Wouldn’t you like to do better?
Shop tips for focusing on customer satisfaction
OEM dealership programs drive efficiency and uptime—and their lessons go beyond dealerships.
DeCarolis Truck Rental shop operations: Leading by example
Jason Purvis is using his insights, persistence and a strong work ethic to effectively manage a DeCarolis Truck Rental shop.
Advanced software and analytics can help audit and interpret VMRS
Advanced software with maintenance analytics can help organize the entries and interpret the data for better decision-making.
Choosing the right scan tool solution
New, complex components mean more complex diagnostics.
Sharing scan tools: how many do you need?
Costly as they may be, slowing down the shop can be even more costly.
Augmented reality in truck service: A different way to train technicians
With augmented reality training, fleets can lower costs and downtime, and find it easier to attract new technicians.
The ultimate solution to tech shortages and training needs?
What began as personal entertainment has morphed into truly practical tools for the fleet maintenance industry.
Truck service data: You have to act
Data isn’t going to do it for you.
Using VMRS codes to improve truck service efficiency, productivity
Shop management technology can be a time saver for managers and technicians. In most operations these days, computer terminals, laptops and tablets are as common as the familiar tools used to work on vehicles. It is, however, the applications on those devices that provide true time and cost savings.
