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Volvo expands service contract product, adds more Certified EV Dealers
Volvo Trucks North America made news at this week's Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, Calif., announcing updates to its Volvo Blue service contract and adding even more dealer locations to its Certified EV Dealer Network.
May 3, 2023
Volvo VNR electric truck
Six semifinalists will compete at the Maryland SuperTech qualifier
Four techs from Vander Haag's and two from RT&T Repair will compete for right to go to TMC SuperTech.
May 2, 2023
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Fresno's landmark technical school purchases Mack EV to train students on new technology
“Mack has given students a great opportunity to see the next evolution of the industry with their electric truck purchased by Fresno Unified School District,” says Marina Garcia, a senior Medium/Heavy Truck student at Duncan Polytechnical.
May 1, 2023
Mack purchases LR Electric
ConMet debuts Digital Driver mobile app
ConMet says with its new app, drivers will have access to real-time telematics data, enabling drivers to react quickly to abnormal component health and allowing fleets faster decision making.
April 27, 2023
ConMet Digital Driver application
Shops desperate for diesel techs amid 'extremely high' demand
One major votech had a record turnout of companies looking to hire at its job fair while other schools are also continuing to see 'huge' demand for diesel techs.
April 26, 2023
WyoTech's job fair in February brought in a record number of companies anxious to hire techs for diesel, auto and collision jobs. 'Employers come from all over the United States to try hire our students because they're job-ready,' said WyoTech President Jim Mathis. Demand for diesel and auto techs is particularly high, Mathis said.
Ensuring techs get the parts they need
Nothing is more frustrating to a fleet than having a repair held up because the parts to fix it are not available. And nothing is more frustrating to a technician than requesting parts from the parts department only to have the wrong one picked.
April 21, 2023
Technicians working on an engine in a truck shop
ASE hosting webinar to address DEF and coolants
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will host a free webinar for service technicians at 4 p.m. ET, April 25, titled “A Fluid Discussion on DEF and Coolants.”
April 20, 2023
Blue DEF
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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Best practices for insurance claim photos
Filing, evaluating and approving an insurance claim can be a major bottleneck during a truck repair. Insurance professionals say too many garages struggle to submit photos that can quickly confirm a vehicle’s damage and move claims forward.
April 19, 2023
Insurance photo panel discussion
NationaLease announces regional winners in tech challenge
All 10 finalists will advance to a hands-on competition hosted by Universal Technical Institute in Lisle, Illinois. The top three techs will then represent NationaLease at this year's TMCSuperTech Competition in September.
April 19, 2023
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Connectivity and technical innovations in equipment will force aftermarket shops to evolve
After touching on the components used within advanced driver assistance systems Tuesday, the second day at the HD Repair Forum addressed the impact these technologies will have on independent service shops and their ability to serve customers.
April 19, 2023
Jim Barber with Bendix CVS
Improving your customer's parts purchase experience
Success in 2023 and beyond in the parts business will require dealers and independent distributors to identify and implement tools that enhance customer experience and strengthen the bond between buyers and sellers.
April 17, 2023
Man holding laptop while standing by truck
The impact your culture has on your job openings
The North American collision and body shop industry has a 35,000-worker technician shortage. The industry also receives only 4,500 post-secondary technical graduates each year. Doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to see how that math equation adds up.
April 18, 2023
Jeff Rhoads speaking at 2023 HD Repair Forum
HD Repair Forum tackles ADAS service
During a breakout session Tuesday at the HD Repair Forum, Bendix’s Joe Lauritzen provided attendees a technical overview of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and how they should be properly maintained.
April 18, 2023
Bendix's Joe Lauritzen
Mitchell, Axalta introduce new training program
"Truck Fleet Damage Analysis and Estimating" offers technicians instruction on how to streamline the appraisal process for collision-damaged medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
April 18, 2023
Man standing next to a truck holding a laptop
Peterbilt expands partnership with Lincoln Tech to Nashville
“Establishing PTI in Nashville opens a new geographical territory where we can develop highly skilled technicians to support Peterbilt customers,” says Casey Spadafina, Peterbilt’s technician program manager for North America.
April 14, 2023
Peterbilt service center
Take a look inside WyoTech’s immersive approach to technician education
There aren’t many tech schools like WyoTech. You see that the second you walk onto the school’s Laramie, Wyo., campus.
April 13, 2023
WyoTech campus building in Laramie, Wyo.
Paccar Parts names supplier of the year
Paccar Parts says its Supplier of the Year recognition goes to the supplier that demonstrated outstanding operational achievements, sales growth, parts availability, and program support last year.
April 10, 2023
Paccar Parts supplier of the year award for 2022
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