Service and repair

Documentation software

Diesel Laptops unveils next-generation parts and repair platforms

Diesel Laptops announced Wednesday the next evolution of its Diesel Parts and Diesel Repair platforms are now accessible online via any mobile device, tablet, laptop or computer.

January 13, 2022

Diesel Laptops truck

Supplier Updates

Noregon adds geofencing to remote diagnostics tool

Noregon has released an update to its remote diagnostic application, TripVision, that gives fleets the ability to create geofences. Geofences are location-based tags that inform fleets when an asset has entered or exited a defined area.

January 6, 2022

Noregon TripVision

Health & wellness

Avoiding dangers in the service bay

Working on trucks is serious business. Given the weight of vehicles, parts and tools used to fix them, the work can be hazardous if precautions aren’t taken.

January 5, 2022

Blaine Brothers service bay

Service and repair

Registration opens for 2022 HD Repair Forum

Organizers of the HD Repair Forum announced this week registration has opened for its 2022 event, set for April 5-6, in Fort Worth. The HD Repair Forum was previously held in Fort Worth in 2018 and 2019.

December 22, 2021

Service and repair

Bosch announces software update for HD diagnostic solution

Thousands of new tests and codes have been added to help technicians provide the most up-to-date service on hundreds of commercial vehicles.

December 14, 2021

Bosch announced the 2021/4 software update for the 3824A ESI[truck] Heavy Duty Diagnostic Solution.

Peterbilt deploying augmented reality service tool

Peterbilt Motors Company will deploy 200 of its patented ARTech augmented reality tools to dealer locations by March 31, 2022.

November 30, 2021

Peterbilt's ARTech augmented reality tool in use.

Service and repair

Fullbay seeks participants for repair industry survey

Fullbay has opened its State of Heavy-Duty Repair survey for the second consecutive year and is seeking respondents from the heavy-duty service channel.

November 29, 2021

Service facility

Service and repair

Wildfire smoke requires frequent filter checks, replacement

Technicians servicing vehicles trucking through areas heavy with smoke will want to pay special attention to the engine air filter and cabin filter.

November 5, 2021

Smoke and flames from a California wildfire.

Supplier Updates

Pluss updates PTM Vision software

Pluss Software has released a fully integrated preventative maintenance and job status notification system for users of its PTM-Vision software.

November 4, 2021

Service and repair

SSA, iTRG announce enhanced membership program

The Service Specialist Association (SSA) is working with the Independent Truck Repair Group (iTRG) to bring an enhanced membership to SSA members.

October 26, 2021

Service and repair

Prepare customers for winter with PM, the right products

For most of North America, cold weather has arrived (or is looming). Now is the time to stock seasonal components and offer winterization service to keep your customers from unscheduled winter downtime.

October 20, 2021

Truck driving on snowy expressway

Service and repair

iTRG introducing national insurance program for shops

The Independent Truck Repair Group (iTRG) has partnered with an insurance company to create a national insurance program for iTRG members. iTRG plans to roll out the program nationwide before the end of the year.

October 15, 2021

Service and repair

Bendix Tech Tips: Troubleshooting, diagnosing safety systems

Bendix Tech Tips provides guidance on troubleshooting and diagnosing advanced safety technologies, from antilock braking to collision mitigation.

September 24, 2021

Tech running computer diagnostics

Service and repair

Autel, MOTOR partner on repair database

MOTOR’s comprehensive repair database is now available on the Autel MaxiSYS Ultra, MS919, and MS909 advanced diagnostics tablets.

September 17, 2021

MOTOR repair database on tablet

Report finds a decrease in frequency of unscheduled roadside repair, yet cost of repair rising

Fleets getting more miles between breakdowns but cost of repair climbing.

September 12, 2021

truck being towed

Combating rustjacking is an industrywide effort

Rustjacking on brakes is dangerous and it can get a vehicle pulled out of service. Combating rustjacking is a team sport for owners, techs and brake vendors.

August 17, 2021

Technician working on truck tire

Service and repair

AFA Tech Bulletin: Measuring cylinder liner protrusion

If the liner protrusion is wrong or uneven, it can result in cylinder liner flange fractures, liner distortion or head gasket failure.

August 23, 2021

AFA tech tip illustration

Updated: Maintenance know-how to help stay ahead of inspectors

From tires and brakes to air and emissions systems, we've compiled the best truck maintenance tips to help keep your rig passing inspections and hauling strong.

February 14, 2020

truck belt maintenance

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Midwest Wheel wins 2021 TPS Distributor of the Year

Midwest Wheel Companies was named winner of the 2021 Trucks, Parts, Service Distributor of the Year Award Tuesday during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) in Grapevine, Texas.

HD Aftermarket Dialogue supplier panel

Bendix, Haldex and Allison execs share insight on current market challenges

Trucks on highway coming at photo

Industry Status Report: What to expect for the market in 2022

Workers in manufacturing facility

Industry Status Report: After tumultuous period, suppliers look to avoid more setbacks

Parts warehouse

Industry Status Report: Aftermarket’s quick bounce back breeds excitement for 2022

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