Trailer fires: Is CPM data required?
In past years, brake chambers lasted for a long time. We never really had any issue with chambers, almost to the point that we never even looked at them. If you ask most mechanics, they would say “yes, I check them”—but more questions would reveal that they don’t look too closely. This is not to
Tracking tool ROI in the fleet shop
It’s more than just having the right tool. It’s also knowing how you use it.
FleetPride acquires Triple K Fleet Services of Harrisburg, PA
FleetPride, Inc. has acquired the assets of Triple K Fleet Services, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with two other locations in Carlisle and York. Owner Rod Coupal named it Triple K for his three children (Kellie, Kyle and Kaitlin) and opened it for business in 2006. “The addition of Triple K expands our ability to reach
Cumberland International Trucks of Tennessee acquires Maudlin International of Florida
Cumberland International Trucks, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee has acquired Maudlin International Trucks, LLC of Florida. Maudlin International is a full-service International dealer that has been in operation for over 23 years with father/son team John and Mike Maudlin at the helm. Cumberland Companies will now serve the southeast with a total of 10 locations in
Trimble enhances, adds new integration to TMT Solutions for transportation
Trimble has announced new enhancements for its TMT Service Center and TMT Fleet Maintenance solutions, as well as a new integration with KeepTruckin’s mobile communications tool. “As the COVID-19 pandemic has shown, maximizing asset uptime is a critical component to keeping the supply chain moving,” said Renaldo Adler, industry principal for asset maintenance with Trimble
Tech Tip: Cable support for combination assemblies
For the best cable support for most combination assembly setups, Phillips Industries recommends that you use two separate tender spring assemblies instead of one. The spiral design of coiled cables expands and contracts like a spring as the truck moves, but this is not the case with straight cables. Instead, the movement of straight air
Hidden pearls of mechanic wisdom
Virtually every technician in the vehicle service industry with more than a few years of experience knows the mechanic proverbs passed from one generation to the next. These proverbs are basic wisdom in a simple, yet memorable form that help the technician in performing maintenance and repairs. It really is okay to admit that the
When it comes to profitability, service is the name of the game in trucking
There are many options when it comes to caring for your fleet, regardless of size.
Service improvement: Where’s the low-hanging fruit?
The service jobs your shop tackles may differ from those of the fleet next door, but there’s likely one commonality between those brave enough to run their own service operation: preventative maintenance. Looking for easy wins to improve your service throughput and minimize unplanned downtime? Start there.
Truck diagnostics: Don’t jump to the wrong conclusion
It’s a lot like déjà vu. For technicians who are fortunate enough to maintain a fleet of similarly-equipped vehicles, it comes as no surprise when they see the same fault codes and failures occurring on those vehicles. Typically, there are a limited number of potential codes that ever set, even though some vehicle systems have
Peterbilt reports growth in Platinum Service Center Program
Earlier this year, Peterbilt launched the Platinum Service Center Program, which now includes 132 dealerships that have passed the certification process. In order to attain Platinum Service Center status, the company says, dealers must achieve high utilization of PACCAR Solutions Service Management, reduce overall dwell time for customer repairs, prioritize Peterbilt’s RapidCheck triage service, and
Ten things you need to know about your trucks’ coolant
FE surveyed coolant experts around the industry about the most important things fleets should know when it comes to their coolant. Below is a brief guide to your trucks’ coolant, in the form of 10 of their most important coolant tips. First things first: know what kind of coolant your truck OEM recommends, and what
