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Service and repair
Truck repair search engine for roadside assistance launches
The website matches a broken-down tractor/trailer operator to the nearest and most appropriate repair shop — based on the situation, brand and capacity of the shop.
February 26, 2021
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Service and repair
How to minimize undercarriage electrical corrosion
Winter weather can cause myriad problems for heavy-duty trucks. Among them is the start or worsening of corrosion to the wiring and electrical components along the undercarriage of the equipment.
February 16, 2021
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CDK, KEA to present service operation training event
KEA Advisors and CDK Global will hold two training sessions later this month for dealers on how to better utilize CDK's Reports and Fastlane to improve service department operations.
February 5, 2021
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Mitchell 1 enhances TruckSeries labor estimate guide
The latest release of Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries truck repair information software introduces enhancements to the labor estimate guide module designed to expedite the repair process.
February 3, 2021
Mitchell 1 Enhances Truck Series Software
Service and repair
International Roadcheck set for May, to focus on lighting
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has set May 4-6, 2021, as the dates for this year’s International Roadcheck. Over that 72-hour period, commercial motor vehicle inspectors will occur throughout Canada, Mexico and the U.S.
February 2, 2021
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Service and repair
Bendix expands upgrade center network, available retrofits
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems continues to add members to its Authorized Upgrade Centers (AUC) network, which facilitates the installation of the company’s advanced safety systems on existing vehicles.
January 27, 2021
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Service and repair
Service training group announces 2021 training event schedule
The Independent Truck Repair Group (iTRG) has released its 2021 regional and annual meeting schedule for heavy-duty repair shop owners, managers and technicians. The organization says all 2021 events will offer executive training, access to…
January 18, 2021
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Service and repair
UTI consolidating facilities in Arizona, Florida
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) announced this week the purchase of its Avondale, Ariz., campus and plans to consolidate the operations of its Phoenix-based Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) into this facility. UTI also announced the company’s…
December 31, 2020
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Service and repair
Bendix Tech Tips cover winter prep
Bendix Tech Tips provide the ABCs of proper upkeep for safe vehicle operation in the winter.
December 11, 2020
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Service and repair
DTNA, UTI expand Finish First training program to East Coast
The program, an elective offered exclusively at UTI, trains students to maintain, diagnose and repair DTNA’s brands, including Freightliner, Western Star and Detroit.
December 9, 2020
DTNA, UTI expand Finish First1-min
Service and repair
TMC announces new dates for annual meeting; Work Truck Week going virtual
ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) announced Monday it will hold its 2021 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition from April 12-15, 2021, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
December 2, 2020
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Service and repair
Stowing gladhands: More harm than its worth?
Phillips Qwik Tech Tips has released its most recent Tech Tips bulletin. This month’s issues tackles winter’s impact on components, specifically, gladhands.
December 2, 2020
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Service and repair
Dickinson Fleet Services announces acquisition
This announcement marks DFC’s tenth acquisition since 2017. DFS the acquisition will leverage the mobile expertise and capabilities of both companies.
November 11, 2020
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Service and repair
Digital vehicle inspection report tool now available for truck market
Bolt On Technology is expanding the availability of its digital vehicle inspection reports across the automotive and trucking space — including the medium- and heavy-duty truck market. Bolt On’s digital vehicle inspection reports enable vehicle…
November 6, 2020
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Telematics
Aftermarket nabs victory for independent service shops with ballot initiative
Massachusetts' "Right to Repair" Vehicle Data Assessment Requirement Initiative saw victory in Tuesday’s general elections. More details here on TPS.
November 5, 2020
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Service and repair
Bendix Tech Tips: PM of automatic slack adjusters
This installment of the Bendix Tech Tips series reviews greasing automatic slack adjusters, the importance of keeping up with their regular lubrication schedule and other related wheel-end practices.
November 3, 2020
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Service and repair
iTRG announces strategic meeting for shop owners
The Independent Truck Repair Group (iTRG) will hold an upcoming shop owners strategic meeting in San Antonio from Dec. 4-6, 2020.
November 2, 2020
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Service and repair
Adapter fittings: Out with the old
Phillips Industries has released its newest Tech Tips. This month’s edition offers guidance for truck techs regarding adapter fittings.
October 27, 2020
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Building cohesive pricing strategies key to parts distributors’ e-commerce success
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