Aperia Technologies extends predictive tire maintenance platform to last-mile market
Its tire analytics engine is said to use machine learning to characterize the many interrelated variables that affect and inform tire-related maintenance.
Managing wheel-end PMs to reduce unforeseen service events
Trailer service pop quiz: Do you consider inspections “maintenance”? Answer: Maybe you should, according to Greg Dvorchak, Engineering Supervisor – Brake and Wheel-End Division, Hendrickson. “Inspection is maintenance,” says Dvorchak. From his perspective, service needs and preventive maintenance are two different things. Preventive maintenance is done to extend intervals between service or avoid unplanned wheel-end
Avoiding wheel end maintenance complications
Here are the unintended component service consequences that come from fixing related equipment.
Optimizing truck uptime via maintenance contracts
Learn what to look for in a fleet maintenance contract, as well as questions to ask when customizing that contract.
Mack Trucks touts new Mack Premium Service Contracts
An updated service contract offering brings adaptive maintenance and fleet management support.
Springtime truck maintenance tips to maximize uptime
We talk about our top truck maintenance tips, how to battle corrosion and what moving back PM intervals can mean for your bottom line.
The importance of flexibility in truck maintenance, ADAS in truck winterization plans
Winterization requires fleets to consider advanced technology, including ADAS for safe driving.
How the evolution of e-commerce is beating back parts acquisition woes
Fleets are seeking out more advanced digital solutions at their fingertips.
The importance of proper maintenance for your fleet’s older trucks
We cover the most common fault codes outside of the engine for trucks that are 5-plus years old.
Unplanned truck maintenance trends skew toward the surprising
Are you dealing with service issues that you haven’t typically seen before? You’re not alone.
How to prioritize diesel engine fault codes
Knowing how to respond can help you keep your heavy-duty diesel engines in the best shape possible.
Three ways small fleets can reduce their costs on the road
Managing a small fleet often means worrying about and managing the safety of several drivers while also managing costs during historic inflation. However, safety shouldn’t take a back seat to costs. According to The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, road-related deaths are on the rise in the U.S. In fact, federal
