Learning the importance of truck electrical system PMs the hard way
The consequences of not attending to lighting and electrical maintenance can be harsh. Getting pulled over for a lamp issue on the trailer or tractor is an invitation for law enforcement to take a closer look at all your inspection points. Lights are one of the most visible components of any vehicle. In order to
Troubleshooting trailer service issues
Trailer brake systems tend to make up the bulk of trailer service issues, with tire and wheel service issues following right behind. While those are the two main issues that will put trailers on the side of the road, electrical and lighting issues will generally get your trailer pulled over. Now, historically, we haven’t had
Predicting the future of truck maintenance
Fault code and related service information has been flowing off of trucks for years, and truck technology companies have been hard at work developing algorithms that delve into that data and find patterns in truck component failures. Using sophisticated probabilities, truck service technology is quickly approaching the point where it can offer predictive repair suggestions.
The truck service similarity between ADAS and aftertreatment
Advanced driver assistance systems, or ADAS, like advanced cruise control and active lane keep assist technologies are helping to improve truck safety, but these systems are starting to create service mysteries for shops as they roll into bays. they’re complex systems that can make seemingly basic repairs like a windshield replacement a costly and time-consuming
Spruce up your shop with these seasonal truck maintenance tips
The biggest thing you should look out for is corrosion. Trucks have been rolling down the winter road, through de-icing chemicals that cling to the underbody. On top of that, Spring temperatures can fluctuate widely–freezing one day, warm and wonderful the next. It can impact important components. But it’s not just the underbody. Air dryers
Noregon releases major upgrades for JPRO Professional
Noregon has released the first update of 2022 for their in-shop diagnostic and troubleshooting application, JPRO Professional. The version – officially titled JPRO Professional 2022 v1 – is now available for new purchases and updates. This release includes additional support, coverage, and bi-directional tests for major component and vehicle manufacturers, plus visual enhancements to the
OEM vs. third-party scan tools: What’s the right mix for your truck shop?
We’re taking it back to basics to talk about different scan tool options. The scan tools you have in your shop should allow you to work on all makes and models of commercial trucks and simultaneously diagnose all electronic components on a vehicle. Maintenance and repairs drive uptime, so it’s critical for technicians to be
CalAmp, Noregon partner to on remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance
CalAmp, a connected intelligence company helping businesses and people track, monitor and recover assets with real-time visibility and insights, announced its partnership with Noregon to deliver remote vehicle diagnostics and predictive maintenance capabilities to transportation, logistics and fleet operators. This partnership aims to blend real-time data insights from CalAmp iOn fleet management software, edge computing, and cloud platform
Orbcomm adds camera analytics, sensors to its truck telematics solution
Orbcomm Inc. announced that it has added new feature enhancements to its data-driven truck telematics solution to improve the visibility, efficiency, safety and experience for fleets, drivers and their customers. Orbcomm unveiled its innovative technology during a press conference at the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting. The solution’s new features Safety
Getting to the root of truck service root-cause analysis
Getting to the core of a truck service problem as quickly and accurately as possible is key to reducing dwell time for the fleet and boosting truck shop throughput, but it’s easier said than done. We’ve all had those comebacks show up and it’s never a good sight. So let’s think back to the last
When working with truck remote diagnostics, think: Audience
Remote diagnostic systems are now offered in some form by all the major truck and engine OEMs, as well as third party providers. These systems collect diagnostic data on the truck’s performance and status, and automatically send fault codes and warnings to service managers. Today’s remote diagnostics systems indicate fault code severity levels and allow
How to deal with trucking’s DEF sensor shortage
Supply chain shortages hit the trucking industry hard and no more so evident than in new trucks that are slowly rolling off the line. It’s the dreaded microchip shortage that shows no sign of letting up, but while there’s been plenty of talk of not being able to get new trucks, fewer are talking about
