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ASE Education Foundation updates accreditation standards for EV safety
The ASE Education Foundation has recently revised its accreditation standards for truck and collision repair training programs, specifically focusing on tasks, tools and equipment related to high-voltage systems, such as electric vehicles.
September 25, 2023
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Peterbilt supporting veterans transitioning out of military service into tech careers
Peterbilt has partnered with Transition Overwatch to assist transitioning military talent leverage their transferable skills into service technician careers within the Peterbilt dealer network.
September 21, 2023
Cody Andrews, new Peterbilt technician for TLG
Industry involvement remains key to solving tech shortage
“My personal view is that college isn’t for everyone. Especially now with the expense and debt load that many students graduate with. The trades provide a cost-effective solution to a rewarding career.”
September 20, 2023
North Catholic students participating in the Rosedale program
Maintenance
FedEx Freight's Nickles named TMCSuperTech Grand Champion
"Winning TMCSuperTech is a tremendous achievement and clearly demonstrates Doug's dedication to service and professionalism," says TMC Executive Director Robert Braswell.
September 20, 2023
A group of men with an award, certificate and prizes at TMCSuperTech
Technician training
UTI and Peterbilt achieve milestone for tech education
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Peterbilt are celebrating several milestones for the Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) this month.
September 14, 2023
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Service and repair
Fullbay opens annual state of industry shop survey
Fullbay has launched its annual survey that will help formulate the company’s fourth State of Heavy-Duty Repair report.
September 13, 2023
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Technician training
Mitchell 1 to offer TMC SuperTech competitors free trial of testing program
"We really want all contestants to have a fair shot and equal knowledge of the software we use in our testing," says Kristy LaPage, director of Mitchell 1's commercial vehicle group.
August 29, 2023
The Mitchell 1 logo in silver, gold and black with the caption 'The First Choice of Automotive Professionals.'
Indicators
Aftermarket parts sales indicator drops again
Commercial Motor Vehicle Consulting (CMVC) reported Monday its Parts Aftermarket Sales Leading Indicator (PLI) was down again in July for the eighth consecutive month.
August 28, 2023
CMVC report, July 2023
Maintenance
Idealease Detroit/Fleet to hold customer safety and compliance seminar
Idealease of Detroit/Flint is sponsoring a free truck fleet safety and compliance seminar from later this month to offer customers vital safety information.
August 28, 2023
Idealease safety truck
Technician training
JE-CO owners bringing tech, business acumen to diesel shop floor
How one Colorado service shop is upending the conventional and bringing outside ideas to technician recruitment, retention and business operations.
August 28, 2023
JE-CO techs work on a large piece of machinery.
Technician training
Bendix announces fall training schedule
Bendix will hold in-depth technical training sessions in Indiana, Kentucky, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas in the fourth quarter this year.
August 23, 2023
Bendix technician checking brake caliper
Business operations
Karmak's Truckmore and Daimler bring Uptime Pro to mobile
Truckmore, Karmak's leading provider of mobile dealer app solutions for truck dealerships, has collaborated with Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) to offer a DMS-integrated Uptime Pro mobile solution.
August 23, 2023
Driver with phone and tablet
Business
VIPAR advisory councils celebrate anniversary
VIPAR Heavy Duty maintains three Product Advisory Councils – one for each North American country – to refine and develop new supplier programs and optimize communication within its network of parts distributors and manufacturers.
August 23, 2023
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Maintenance
Updated: Maintenance know-how to help stay ahead of inspectors
From tires and brakes to air and emissions systems, we've compiled this comprehensive collection of truck maintenance coverage in Overdrive to help keep your rig passing inspections and hauling strong.
February 14, 2020
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Service and repair
How to prepare customers for CVSA's Brake Safety Week
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has released a list of practical tips for being prepared, staying safe and passing inspection that truck owners and service providers can use ahead of Brake Safety Week 2023, set for Aug. 20-26.
August 16, 2023
Brake inspection
Supplier Updates
Daimler opens parts redistribution center
"We are excited to introduce the Whitestown RDC as an integral part of our Parts Distribution Network," says Brian Lewallen, president of Detroit Reman and general manager, aftermarket solutions, DTNA.
August 15, 2023
DTNA's parts redistribution center in Indiana
New product releases
Petro-Canada launches EV lubricant line
"The integration of EV technology into the transportation world is well underway, and our new EVR product line will further enable OEMs, commercial fleets and consumers to realize the promise of EV technology," says Alex Buczek, Petro-Canada.
August 14, 2023
The black, white and red Petro-Canada Lubricants logo.
Oils & lubricants
Counterfeit engine oil? Yes, it's out there and here's how to spot it
Counterfeit aftermarket parts have been a problem for many years, but engine oils can be just as damaging and could be flying below fleets' radar.
August 10, 2023
counterfeit engine oil
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