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Seth Skydel

Seth Skydel Headshot

Seth Skydel, a veteran industry editor, has more than 36 years of experience in fleet management, trucking, and transportation and logistics publications. Today, in editorial and marketing roles, he writes about fleet, service, and transportation management, vehicle and information technology, and industry trends and issues.

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Shop Operations

Patching leaks in your tire program

April 17, 2024
Keeping tire costs in check will help keep fleets’ profits from dissipating. Two areas to help reduce tire cost per mile are ensuring proper inflation and matching the right tire...
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Safety & Technology

Call for backup: ADAS advancements enhance truck safety

March 13, 2024
ADAS advancements have earned these safety technologies a permanent role as a trucker’s ultimate co-pilot.
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Data & Telematics

The modern role of remote diagnostics in trucking

Feb. 27, 2024
Telematics and remote diagnostic applications are changing how fleets handle maintenance plans, a crucial aspect with the growth of electric vehicles.
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Brakes, Tire & Wheel

Tips to implement more efficient brake changes

Jan. 4, 2024
Beyond keeping roadways safe, proper brake inspections and service help maintain performance, minimize downtime, and lower total cost of ownership.
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Battery & Electrical

Building brainier batteries

April 19, 2023
Battery systems have had to advance as commercial vehicles get smarter and rely more on electrical systems.
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Spotlight On Powertrain
Powertrain

How to improve engine efficiency and service life

Feb. 22, 2023
Engine experts discuss ways to hit higher levels of efficiency.