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Tending to tires: Aftermarket businesses can improve their bottom line with quality tire maintenance programs
The following comes from the November 2018 issue of Truck Parts & Service. To read a digital version of the magazine, please click the image below.  Proper tire care has safety and profitability implications. A…
November 14, 2018
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Bosch introduces diagnostic tools for off-highway commercial vehicles
Bosch has introduced a new off-highway diagnostic cable and introductory software package in North America for the 3824 and 3824BSC ESI[truck] HD diagnostic tools, enabling technicians to diagnose and repair many non-highway vehicles. Bosch says…
November 13, 2018
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Logging your customers challenges: Why it helps the aftermarket to understand trucking’s ELD rule
The following comes from the November 2018 issue of Truck Parts & Service. To read a digital version of the magazine, please click the image below.  Few regulations imposed on the trucking industry have been…
November 12, 2018
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Redline Emissions introduces tech hotline
Redline Emissions Products, a DPF system parts company, announces the addition of a tech support hotline designed to assist companies and truck fleets experiencing issues with their diesel emissions systems. The company says this support…
November 9, 2018
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Nearly 5,000 vehicles placed out of service during Brake Safety Week
More than 14 percent of inspected trucks were placed out of service for brakes violations during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week inspection spree in September, the organization announced this week. According…
November 8, 2018
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HD Repair Forum announces advisory board
The HD Repair Forum has announced its 2018-2019 Advisory Board following meetings with heavy-duty industry executives, educators and consultants. This year’s board members include: Ray Chatfield, owner, Truck Collision Services Howard Elsenpeter, body shop manager,…
November 6, 2018
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Service and repair
John Bean introduces HD tire changer
John Bean has introduced the T8010TR, a heavy-duty tire changer for businesses that maintain a fleet of vehicles as it can service truck wheels up to 24.5 in. and tires as large as 47 in.,…
November 6, 2018
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Wiers Fleet Partners acquires service location
Wiers Fleet Partners has acquired Earl’s Truck Sales & Service of Columbus, Ohio. located just south of downtown inside the I-270 loop, the new Wiers location will be the company’s seventh location offering 24/7 priority fleet…
November 1, 2018
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DTNA holds inaugural Technical Skills Competition
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) recently hosted its inaugural Technician Skills Competition. DTNA says the unique competition gave the company the opportunity to challenge and acknowledge outstanding technician abilities. “Our service technicians work hard to…
November 1, 2018
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MAHLE partners with IoT leader
MAHLE Service Solutions announces an agreement provide Xirgo Technologies Inc., a leader in wireless Internet of Things (IoT) communication devices, with a custom NanoKernel version of its TechPRO VDS 1000 diagnostic scan tool. The MAHLE…
October 31, 2018
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Noregon updates JPRO, launches VIP service
Noregon has announced the third major update of 2018 for its in-shop diagnostic and repair solution, JPRO Professional. Also, Noregon released details of a new SaaS application, Vehicle Insights Portal (VIP). JPRO Professional 2018 v3…
October 26, 2018
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Latest tire digest stresses tire inspections
Pressure Systems International (PSI) has released its October 2018 Commercial Fleet Tire Digest on “Tire Surveys/Inspections: What Can I Learn?” Tire surveys are important for getting maximum mileage out of tires and improving fuel economy….
October 26, 2018
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Hofmann debuts heavy-duty wheel alignment system
Hofmann has introduced its geoliner 920 heavy-duty wheel alignment system, according to an announcement. “The new Hofmann geoliner 920 makes checking the alignment on heavy-duty vehicles easier and faster than ever before,” says Adam Brown,…
October 23, 2018
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East Texas Truck Center joins HDA Truck Pride
East Texas Truck Center has joined HDA Truck Pride. With locations in Baytown and Nacogdoches, Texas, East Texas Truck Center offers truck repairs, maintenance, parts, used trucks and new trailers in the greater eastern Texas…
October 23, 2018
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Diagnostic training planned for Ford 6.4L, 6.7L Powerstroke systems
Mike Cleary will host his next training courses in Windsor, Wis., next month. The Ford Powerstroke Diesel Training Event consists of two classes, one for 6.4L and the second for 6.7L powerstroke diagnosis. Each class…
October 23, 2018
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NEXIQ Technologies intern winner at TMC FutureTech competition
Ferris State University student Ian Partak has won the Technology and Maintenance Council’s 14th annual FutureTech National Student Competition. Partak, who worked as an intern in the Quality Assurance and Testing department at NEXIQ Technologies…
October 22, 2018
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Navistar debuts tech education partnership
Navistar has launched the Navistar Service Essentials Program, a partnership program designed to help qualified technical schools prepare the next generation of truck and bus technicians. “As we focus on growing customer Uptime, Navistar and…
October 22, 2018
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Forward Lift celebrates 50th anniversary
Forward Lift is marking its 50th anniversary in 2018. As part of the celebration, the brand is rolling out an updated logo and new product-focused advertising and social media campaigns, according to an announcement. “Many shop owners face challenges like limited floor space and limited budgets,” says…
October 18, 2018
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