Michelin launches nationwide Truck Care network
Michelin Americas Truck Tires announced Michelin Truck Care, a national network of mechanical service providers for trucks with dedicated fleet maintenance managers and technicians, along with standardized services that are audited by Michelin. Michelin Truck Care includes mobile maintenance visits, consistent nationwide pricing, an integrated fleet maintenance system and the assurance of high-quality parts. Launching this
Council confers first certified VMRS Specialist credentials
ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) is proud to announce its first group of Certified VMRS Specialists. These individuals have demonstrated their knowledge in the use of the Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards (VMRS). VMRS is the industry standard coding convention for tracking equipment and maintenance information. The following is the first group of Certified VMRS
Timken launches online training program
The Timken Co. announced the launch of Timken Tech Series for Commercial Vehicles, an online training program for professional technicians and distributors. Available at www.timken.com/techseries, the training starts with tapered roller bearings. Courses covering lubricants, driveline center support bearings, seals and other topics will be added periodically. “More than 10,000 technicians, distributors and students have
Meritor Mobile Training to deliver onsite education
Meritor Inc.’s aftermarket team unveiled mobile training with two training trucks during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2014 that will deliver onsite product and systems education to warehouse distributors, independent service garages and fleets in the U.S. and Canada. According to the company, each of the Nissan high-roof NV3500 trucks, wrapped in Meritor trailer decals,
SKF adds wheel end training videos
SKF has expanded its YouTube channel to include heavy duty wheel end training videos designed around the SKF Trouble-Free Operation (TFO) Program, its systems approach to proper wheel end maintenance. The new heavy-duty wheel end training videos showcase proper wheel end maintenance as detailed in the SKF TFO wheel end maintenance guide. Divided into seven
JohnDow offers TPMS sensor storage cabinets, Fuel Cart line
A new line of TPMS Sensor Storage Cabinets is available from JohnDow Dynamic. The single door TPMS-90 cabinet will hold up to 90 sensors in separate rows for easy identification. Up to 72 sensors can be stored in the TPMS-72P two-door cabinet along with up to 28 boxes of service kits and accessories. A drawer
Kiene offers new clutch caddy adapter kit
Kiene Diesel has developed a new Diesel Particulate Filter adapter for its multifunctional Clutch Caddy. The CC2066 DPF kit includes a support tray, a matched set of ballistic nylon JackSacks and a two-inch Load Hugger Safety Strap to secure the DPF to the caddy unit. The new adapter from Kiene handles DPF units of all
Stertil-Koni introduces new version of ECOLIFT
A new generation of its heavy duty scissor lift, ECOLIFT, has been introduced by Stertil-Koni. The ultra-shallow, full-rise, in-ground lifting system is available in a two- or three-scissor configuration with total lifting capacity of 60,000 lbs. and 90,000 lbs. The most recent version of ECOLIFT features fully flush-mounted aluminum pit covers. ECOLIFT combines high pressure,
Shockwave Technology available on 12,000-lb. lift
Rotary Lift has expanded its Shockwave offerings beyond 10,000-lb. capacity two-post and SmartLift inground lifts to include its SPO12 12,000-lb. capacity two-post lift. The SPO12 can service pick-ups, vans and work trucks, including some Class 3 models. Equipped with the Shockwave package, the SPO12 can lift a vehicle weighing up to 12,000 lbs. 80 in.
MAHLE Clevite partners with eXperticity
Product training for its Victor Reinz gasket product line is now being offered through a partnership between eXperticity and manufacturer MAHLE Clevite Inc. Each course consists of a video communicating the key features, benefits and selling points of Victor Reinz gaskets. As a user completes a course, they receive points to redeem for a MAHLE Clevite hat, shirt or
Heart and soul service pays dividends
“We don’t just fix trucks. We make certain our customers can move their freight as they promised.” That’s the wisdom and leadership of Brett Graham, chief executive officer of Graham Center, an International Truck dealer with locations in Sherman and Paris, Texas, and a recent recipient of Baylor University’s 2013 Small Business of the Year.
Budget, bonus consideration drive maintenance: Right or wrong?
We seem to be going through times where budget decisions are based on cost rather than doing “the right thing.” I base this on my observations of front-line, younger fleet mangers are making decisions that exclude a focus on cost rather than determining what is “right or wrong.” We are supposed to be professionals who
