Service and repair

Building your best EV service bay

Dealers and service providers that intend to support alternative powertrains and electric vehicles (EV) should prepare to invest in facility upgrades. Retrofitting an existing service shop can be costly — particularly older buildings.

November 1, 2023

Volvo VNR electric truck

Fullbay announces dates for 2024 Diesel Connect conference

Fullbay has announced it will hold its second-annual Diesel Connect Conference from May 6-8, 2024 at the Gila River Resorts & Casinos in Chandler, Ariz.

October 4, 2023

Fullbay Diesel Connect conference

Cox Automotive to service BYD tractors in U.S. market

Cox Automotive will provide 24/7 roadside support for BYD's Class 6 and Class 8 battery electric customers in the U.S. market.

September 28, 2023

BYD Trucks parked together

Service and repair

Parts and labor costs begin to show improvement

Combined parts and labor costs for the top 25 VMRS codes fell 1.3% in the second quarter from the first, and labor costs decreased for the first time in the past year.

September 18, 2023

diesel mechanics looking under a hood

Service and repair

Fullbay opens annual state of industry shop survey

Fullbay has launched its annual survey that will help formulate the company’s fourth State of Heavy-Duty Repair report.

September 13, 2023

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

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Service and repair

How to prepare customers for CVSA's Brake Safety Week

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has released a list of practical tips for being prepared, staying safe and passing inspection that truck owners and service providers can use ahead of Brake Safety Week 2023, set for Aug. 20-26.

August 16, 2023

Brake inspection

Service and repair

Fullbay holding shop owner roundtable this month

The webinar will focus on recruiting and retention within shops with special topics to be covered including tips for hiring top talent and the benefit and importance of apprentice programs, the company says.

August 9, 2023

Service and repair

Association of Diesel Specialists set right to repair positions

The Board of Directors of the Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) adopted a formal Right to Repair position for the association during its July 14, 2023, board meeting.

August 1, 2023

Brakes, HOS again top list of Roadcheck OOS violations

Brake problems were two of the top three reasons cited during May's Roadcheck campaign with tires ringing in spot No. 2.

July 31, 2023

Tanker truck and brake fire

CVSN and members speak to state legislature regarding right to repair

The Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) and member companies FleetPride and Total Truck Parts of Florida were active in Massachusetts, speaking to state's legislature regarding right to repair and the importance of the independent service channel.

July 21, 2023

Two technicians working together

Service and repair

Mitchell, Progressive pair up with TruckMax

"With Mitchell Cloud Estimating TruckMax, we can better serve our customers -- increasing appraiser efficiency and accuracy while decreasing cycle time," says Kevin Peinkofer, Progressive Commercial Lines' claims general manager.

July 11, 2023

A computer monitor and tablet showing the Mitchell software for estimating collision repair.

Documentation software

Fullbay's Diesel Connect gets shop owners talking

First-ever user conference for Fullbay users focuses on networking, maximizing connections.

June 29, 2023

Service and repair

Guidance for inspecting, replacing air disc brake calipers

As market adoption of air disc brakes (ADB) continue to grow, the need for best practices when inspecting and maintaining ADB components has never been higher.

June 29, 2023

Bendix caliper inspection

Service and repair

Diagnostic Network introduces AI assistant for diagnostics

"This AI-powered assistant represents a significant advancement in vehicle diagnostics, empowering our members with an unprecedented level of support and expertise," says Scott Brown, founder of Diagnostic Network.

June 26, 2023

Solutions found for tricky PTO install, sources say

Impressive cooperation and collaboration between aftermarket service shops and vendors has solved a PTO installation problem found in the second-owner truck market.

June 22, 2023

DT12-DA transmission with little clearance space for PTO

Service and repair

Fullbay's first conference a resounding success

The conference served as the commercial repair industry’s premier networking and knowledge sharing event and brought together various members of the heavy-duty industry to share and discuss everything relating to heavy-duty vehicle repair.

June 21, 2023

Service and repair

Dates announces for August's Brake Safety Week

During Brake Safety Week, CVSA says commercial motor vehicle inspectors highlight the importance of brake systems by conducting inspections of their components and removing commercial motor vehicles found to have out-of-service violations.

June 13, 2023

CVSA announces brake safety week dates

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Truck on interstate driving

Late-model depreciation gently slowing for used trucks

"One month is not a trend, but any relaxation of depreciation would logically show up first in newer trucks, so cautious optimism is not out of the question," J.D. Power reports.

Kriete Group chargers

How electric trucks may transform dealer revenue streams

The image on the left shows a sign being taken down and the image on the right shows a new FleetPride sign in its place.

Rebranding demands strategy, communication

J.D. Power's Chris Visser speaking at UTA Convention

Used truck depreciation slowing but price unlikely to turn until 2024

Download The Comprehensive Guide on In-House vs Outsourced Maintenance

Download The Comprehensive Guide on In-House vs Outsourced Maintenance

Learn how to move your used trucks faster

With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.

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A Roadmap to Buying or Selling a Commercial Truck Dealership

Prepared by North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, learn how to value a business, the 10 steps to a successful selling, and how to calculate the walk-away sale proceeds.