Top content from Fleet Maintenance magazine

Fleet Maintenance launched its new, independent website FleetMaintenance.com just a few months ago. Though our site is new and continuously updated with breaking stories, industry developments, tools and equipment, and insightful practices, it also hosts all of the content since Fleet Maintenance first integrated digital publishing. Below is a curation of our magazine’s most popular pieces – some published just this year and others from years past – all of which is relevant and applicable to the maintenance professional of today.

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The Usual Suspects: Guide to commercial truck tire wear by type – An image gallery of examples of irregular drive, steer, and trailer tire wear including probable cause and corrective actions for each.
It’s not okay to “just swap relays” – Often seen as a quick fix, using the wrong relay for the application can cause inadvertent voltage spikes.
Innovative Shop Design – How to create a maintenance facility for maximum functionality and productivity
Exhaust and emission aftertreatment systems explained – Aftertreatment systems affect vehicle efficiency and performance.
How to properly store a vehicle battery – Best practices to help batteries last longer and function properly when they are needed.
The end of the independent parts distributor as we know it? – A seismic shift in how parts are identified and get to the shop is on the horizon. Just when might we see that change?
Diesel fuel additive considerations – Fuel from filling station pumps already contains additives designed to optimize diesel engine performance, so fleets should be cautious when determining whether aftermarket additives are necessary.
The future of heavy duty diagnostics – Multi-ECU networked systems have spurred tremendous advancements in diagnostics, but the industry’s movement toward autonomous vehicles could ignite an era of innovation like we’ve never seen.
How fleets can benefit from electric axles – Electric axles are beginning to make their way to medium and heavy duty vehicles, giving fleets an opportunity to reduce maintenance requirements, fuel consumption, and emissions.
Installation and maintenance tips for truck-mounted hydraulic systems – A highly efficient system requires precise installation and diligent preventive maintenance.