Maintenance

Technology takes center stage at TMC's Annual Meeting

As expected, ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting this month was a busy one. Technology took center stage for the majority of the event. If you weren't able to attend or missed our voluminous coverage, here's our event recap.

March 22, 2023

Workhorse Group building EV dealer network

Workhorse Group launches its new Certified Dealer Program, an initiative to develop an official network of verified dealers that have passed the protocols necessary to safely repair and maintain the electric components of the company's vehicles.

March 21, 2023

Workhorse all-electric delivery van

Thermo King introducing 24-hour roadside assistance solution

Thermo King announces its Remote Operating Center (ROC), a new system that provides rapid, innovative roadside assistance for transport refrigeration units (TRU) by combining technology and human expertise.

March 15, 2023

Thermo King's new Remote Operating Center visualized

The trouble with topping off

Topping off a cooling system might get a truck to its next stop, but to make a habit of it is just asking for trouble. Especially if each top-off features a different coolant formulation.

March 14, 2023

White semi-truck parked on highway with hood raised

'Incentives and infrastructure' essential to new powertrain acceptance

Cummins' CEO and President Jennifer Rumsey told attendees Tuesday at the Green Truck Summit that readily available purchasing incentives and infrastructure investment will drive new powertrain adoption in the coming decade and beyond.

March 7, 2023

Jennifer Rumsey, new Cummins president and CEO

Repair labor rates climbing, driving technician pay raises

More than three-quarters of service providers responding to a Fullbay survey said they raised labor rates in 2022, with the Southwest U.S. region leading the charge.

February 26, 2023

diesel mechanic working on an engine

What causes brake imbalance and how can you prevent it?

A balanced brake system is when the entire brake system, from front to back, (including the tractor and trailer) react at the correct time to produce equal timing and brake pressure.

March 1, 2023

trailer tires rotating

VMRS report shows slowing increase in service costs

Powerplant parts and labor costs totaled 35.7% of all service costs in the fourth quarter of 2022, followed by exhaust systems (14%) and brakes (5.1%).

February 26, 2023

truck in a service bay

Daimler, Uptake pair up for predictive maintenance service

"Our agreement with DTNA will provide our customers and partners with even more data-driven insights to ensure fleets are fully operational, safe and reliable," says Kayne Grau, CEO of Uptake.

February 16, 2023

A white Class 8 truck on a tarmac.

Troubleshooting brake imbalance

A balanced brake system is one in which all the vehicle’s brakes apply and release at about the same time, with each brake developing the appropriate braking force for its respective load.

February 1, 2023

blue semi-truck being flipped

Penske is 'huge proponent of renewable diesel'

As pressure mounts to cut emissions, Penske Truck Leasing has switched all of its California locations to renewable diesel where they're not only lowering emissions but also cutting maintenance costs and seeing impressive performance gains.

January 23, 2023

Shell Penske Renewable Diesel

Step-by-step air brake inspection

If you are inspecting brakes, you should become familiar with federal and state periodic inspection requirements because anyone performing required periodic inspections must meet specific criteria in terms of experience and training.

January 4, 2023

transervice technician

Important winter PM guidance for air systems and brakes

Bendix has released its most recent Tech Tips report with guidance for vehicle owners and service providers for brakes, air systems and other safety technologies.

December 15, 2022

Truck hood covered in snow

Air brake system anatomy

Three basic systems of air brakes you should be familiar with before attempting maintenance or replacement work.

December 7, 2022

Stay safe and beat the breakdown: Keep ADAS and other truck systems in top shape during winter

Snow, ice and freezing temperatures can not only lead to costly breakdowns, they can also lead to less safe driving conditions in the case of tech-heavy driver assist systems impacted by winter weather.

November 9, 2022

Transervice air pressure check

Aurora partnering with Ryder for autonomous truck maintenance

“Teaming up with Ryder’s sophisticated maintenance team will help to unlock the potential of autonomous trucks for around-the-clock operation,” says Kendra Phillips, vice president of service delivery, Aurora.

November 8, 2022

Aurora and Ryder partnership

Tips for spec’ing and maintaining automatic brake adjustors

Guidelines gleaned from fleet managers and field service representatives can help make better-informed ABA maintenance and purchasing decisions.

November 2, 2022

International introduces comprehensive ownership package for S13 powertrain

Navistar says its comprehensive ownership solutions will include dealer integrated software, built-in service products, repair maintenance contracts and preventive maintenance programs to ensure customers achieve maximum uptime.

October 24, 2022

International's S13 integrated powertrain

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traffic in smog

Report: California will be allowed to set its own emissions limits

The White House reportedly will allow California to tighten emissions regulations passed by EPA, and enact them three years sooner.

International HX Series tractor in vocational application

Navistar launches integrated vocational powertrain

Cyberattack and data breach

Karmak hit by ransomware attack

Accelera cummins truck

Cummins launches new zero-emissions power brand

The 2023 State Of Heavy Duty Repair Report is here.

The 2023 State Of Heavy Duty Repair Report is here.

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