Maintenance Archives - Fleet Equipment Magazine
Truck service trends: Are predictable service, repair costs on the horizon?

And does the increase in automated manual transmission service continue? Find out!

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Online truck parts buying is happening, but are you getting what you need?

Buying truck parts online is more complicated than a Prime impulse purchase.

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Keep the run going with a strong tire maintenance program

Putting together a strong truck tire service program is a marathon, not a sprint.

The major differences between heavy-duty and medium-duty truck repair

A delivery truck that runs stop-and-start routes in the city is going to need its brakes checked more often than an on-highway truck.

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Properly trained technicians can help prevent unplanned truck breakdowns

As truck technology evolves, so should technician training practices.

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Are we at the automated manual transmission service tipping point?

The latest exclusive truck service data from Decisiv sure seems to indicate just that.

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The ABC’s of tire load capacity

By the time you finish reading this article, you’ll realize that ensuring optimal tire performance can be as easy as ABC.

Safely charging into EV truck service 

There’s still a lot we can learn from these OEM programs as they forge the EV blueprint.

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A little truck maintenance prep can go a long way

Today’s trucks are significantly more complex than the old truck that my classmate and I (eventually) changed the oil in.

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Platform Science adds Aperia’s Tire Inspection App to solutions catalog

Halo Drive is an automated pre-trip tire inspection tool to deliver tire health insights to drivers.

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When gravity can let you down

There are numerous components on a truck that hold potential energy. Springs are well known to look static but hold a lot of potential energy.

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Keeping aging fleets on the move in the heat of summer

Your hardworking vehicles never take vacations, so treat them to some well-deserved TLC.