Maintenance Archives - Fleet Equipment Magazine
FE’s February Fab 5 truck trends

Maintenance vs. buying new: We weigh the costly pros and cons of keeping your fleet running.

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Navigating diesel engine oil usage uncertainties

The importance of tracking miles, monitoring oil levels and keeping accurate service records.

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PPG launches AdjustRite Repair Management tool

The company says the newest feature of the PPG AdjustRite commercial estimating system can enhance productivity for vehicle repairs.

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Decisiv truck service trends: Service activity rises y/y, m/m as AMT service increases

We’re continuing the truck service trends conversation, focusing on Q3 2023 service activity.

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Communication is key in truck service

The goal when a truck needs a repair is the same for all parties involved: a quick, efficient repair done right.

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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.