Maintenance

ASE posts new standards for EV safety
ASE xEV certifications are valid for three years. There are two levels of tests available.
May 31, 2023
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MEMA survey shows supplier concerns regarding 2024 forecasts
Truck makers ordering more product than industry forecasts believe necessary is beginning to cause consternation for heavy-duty suppliers, reported MEMA during the association’s monthly Pulse webinar Wednesday.
May 31, 2023
White and red trucks in a lot
MEMA offers insights on debt ceiling, Repair Act
With the United States just days from defaulting on its debts and a resolution agreed to but not yet voted upon, tensions are high in Washington, D.C., this week.
May 30, 2023
U.S. Capitol building image from the ground
New report indicates dip in aftermarket sales could be slowing
Are business conditions normalizing in the parts sector? CMVC report shows growth for aftermarket sales "in the coming months, but at slowing rates."
May 30, 2023
CMVC report, March 2023
Eaton adds Cummins powertrain fault codes to IntelliConnect
"Beyond just reading transmission and engine codes, our combined vehicle systems experts create comprehensive fault code action plans that provide the recommended course of action," says Bobby Robinette, Eaton.
May 23, 2023
A screenshot from Eaton's IntelliConnect system showing a powertrain fault.
UTI offering free summer training curriculum for high school juniors
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) will offer free technical education for high school juniors interested in trade careers this summer.
May 23, 2023
UTI Summer Ignite program
What fleets are saying about remote diagnostics
According to a February survey of more than 400 truck drivers and fleet professionals, only 15% of survey responders claim they operate any trucks equipped with a telematics technology that is not an electronic logging device.
May 22, 2023
Connected vehicle technology
CVSA releases inspection bulletins for braking aids, tire inflation systems
With the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck looming, the group on May 11 issued two new inspection bulletins regarding hill start aid/brake hold modes and automatic tire inflation and tire pressure monitoring systems.
May 18, 2023
Tire inflation system up close
Selling tire monitoring is a useful tactic for your business
Thermal sensors, connectivity with telematics systems, drop-and-hook communications all new innovations in tire monitoring.
May 17, 2023
A man checks a tire sensor with a tablet.
A recap of the busy 2023 HD Repair Forum
Few events on trucking's annual calendar have a clearer focus than the HD Repair Forum.
May 16, 2023
Insurance photo panel discussion
Mitchell 1 awards Oklahoma SuperTech competitor
Bobby Veach of Bruckners, Oklahoma, won the Mitchell 1 service information station at the Oklahoma SuperTech Competition. He placed second in the overall competition.
May 11, 2023
Three people holding certificates and plaques.
Fan clutches small, but critical, part of engine cooling
“There’s only so many engagements before that friction material wears down or those bearings go bad,” Kit Masters' Kate Diecks says.
May 9, 2023
Heating up a fan clutch for remanufacture with a blow torch.
ASE Education Foundation accepts instructor award nominations
Bryl Shoemaker Award recognizes a high school or college instructor from an ASE accredited automotive, diesel/truck or collision repair program who demonstrates excellence through their personal dedication and commitment to their students.
May 8, 2023
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ATG hosts SkillsUSA diesel equipment state championship
High schoolers compete for Massachusetts state title at Shrewsbury Advantage Truck Group.
May 5, 2023
A group of young men in front of two trucks.
Pandemic spurs growth in remanufactured parts trade
“[Truck owners] are starting to see another positive for their bottom line when it comes to reman,” Joe Gonzales of Vehicle Reman says.
May 1, 2023
Someone works on remanufacturing a turbocharger.
Decisiv introduces revenue calculators for shops, fleets
Decisiv introduced Thursday new tools for service providers and fleets to accurately calculate the revenue potential from streamlining maintenance operations and improving control over commercial vehicle service processes.
May 4, 2023
Decisiv SRM tool
Suppliers share how they evaluate, onboard new distribution points
Commercial vehicle suppliers are very protective of their distribution networks. They don't add points of sale haphazardly. When considering a network expansion, vendors rely on conversations with existing partners and network analysis to find good fits.
May 3, 2023
North American distribution map for supplier
Volvo expands service contract product, adds more Certified EV Dealers
Volvo Trucks North America made news at this week's Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, Calif., announcing updates to its Volvo Blue service contract and adding even more dealer locations to its Certified EV Dealer Network.
May 3, 2023
Volvo VNR electric truck
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