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Registration still open for Fullbay roundtable
Fullbay says its October's Shop Owner Roundtable is centered around helping service shops solve shop's biggest challenges. And there's still time left to submit questions for the event, which will be held next week.
October 5, 2022
Service shop parts
Service and repair
Fullbay to hold first ever heavy-duty service industry conference
Fullbay has announced plans for its first ever conference, called Diesel Connect. The event will be held in Phoenix from June 8-9, 2023.
October 4, 2022
Fullbay Diesel Connect conference
Service and repair
After the storm post-flood and reconditioning guidance for tractors and trailers
Bendix has produced a number of technical tips for fleets and drivers on inspecting and possibly reconditioning air brake, wheel-end, and other safety components that have been partially or completely submerged by flooding.
September 30, 2022
Truck driving through flooded road
Service and repair
Pitstop holding free webinar on predictive maintenance
Pitstop will hold a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET, Thursday, Sept. 29, titled 'Integrating Effective Predictive Software Into Fleet Maintenance Strategy.'
September 27, 2022
Truck in a service bay
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Epika Fleet Services announces partnership with Georgia operation
This partnership gives Epika a nationwide footprint by expanding its emergency roadside service capabilities for commercial fleet partners with heavy-duty trucks and trailers throughout the United States.
September 23, 2022
Epika Fleet Services logo
Service and repair
Fullbay solicits input for state of the repair industry survey
With the intent of elevating the industry, by sharing knowledge, best practices to overcoming common challenges, and more, Fullbay says it wants to hear from shop owners on several topics including part shortages, industry trends, finances, and more.
September 21, 2022
Fullbay industry survey solicitations
Service and repair
Despite challenges, service providers seek new business
Despite industry challenges, dealers and distributors are keeping their foot on the gas when it comes to seeking new business.
September 1, 2022
H.K. Truck Center technician working on a truck engine.
Service and repair
HD Repair Forum conference to tackle industry’s biggest challenges
The Fall HD Repair Forum will take place Sept. 26-27, and it will address the industry’s biggest challenges, organizers say.
September 1, 2022
HD Repair Forum logo
Service and repair
Phillips tips to control, mitigate electrical corrosion
Phillips offers steps to take to help control and mitigate corrosion in the electrical system before winter has an opportunity to magnify the problem.
August 31, 2022
Corroded electrical connection
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
truck belt maintenance
Service and repair
Inflation causing mixed results for trucking industry’s service providers
While the economy has hurt some service providers, other economic factors are giving them a boost in business.
August 17, 2022
Technician replacing filter on heavy-duty truck.
Service and repair
Registration open for Fall HD Repair Forum
The Fall HD Repair Forum 2022 conference will take place Sept. 26-27, 2022, in Cleveland, and will be co-located with the American Trucking Association’s TMC fall meetings.
August 4, 2022
HD Repair Forum logo
Service and repair
Fullbay webinar addresses inflation, technicians, parts
Facing inflation, the ongoing technician shortage and parts supply, service and parts providers discussed how they are navigating the tough business environment.
July 20, 2022
Luke Todd and Jimmy Wall speaking in a sound studio
Growth strategies
Love's adds service shop in north central Illinois
A busy July continues for Love's Travel Stops. The company announced Thursday it is now serving customers from a new store in Monroe Center, Ill.
July 14, 2022
Love's Travel Shop in Monroe Center, Ill.
Insurance
iTRG has improved its national insurance program for repair shops
The Independent Truck Repair Group (iTRG) has partnered with a AAA-rated insurance carrier to overhaul and revise the iTRG national insurance program to better meet industry needs. The updated program will be formally introduced July 18.
July 14, 2022
Warehouse worker on a laptop
Growth strategies
Love's adds five Speedco service shops
The locations offer tire, lube and light mechanical services, as well as DOT inspections, for professional drivers and fleets at affordable prices.
July 12, 2022
Love's service truck parked in front of a Speedco facility
Service and repair
HD Repair Forum to hold fall conference during TMC
The HD Repair Forum will hold a fall conference for the second consecutive year in conjunction with Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Fall Meeting later this year.
July 11, 2022
HD Repair Forum logo
Equipment
'Common violations': Preparing for Brake Safety Week's focus on brake hose chafing
Experts advise how to inspect and correct brake hose chafing issues ahead of CVSA's Brake Safety Week next month.
July 11, 2022
Level I truck inspection brake hose chafing
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