April 2023

This oldie-but-goodie was reviewed by Chris Johnson, a Ryder technician out of Delta, British Columbia, Canada, who also was named 2022 Ryder Top Tech.

Industry data and shops' experiences both point to fleets holding onto trucks longer. The good news is that fleets can take actions to keep their assets on the asphalt several...

Even as the pandemic shrinks in the rear-view mirror, supply issues still plague the vehicle maintenance industry. Here are the parts lessons shops have gleaned from the tough...

Finding qualified technicians is not the same as keeping them, though their strategies often coincide.

Battery systems have had to advance as commercial vehicles get smarter and rely more on electrical systems.

As commercial vehicles add more complexity, searching for the root cause of component failures, as opposed to just swapping parts, may be the better long-term treatment.

Brake experts discuss the maintenance differences between drums and ADBs and lifecycle advantages of each.

Reviewed by Brin Kline, shop owner/technician at Assured Auto Works in Melbourne, Fla.

Increased coverage for off-highway construction vehicles

Features low-rolling resistance

Fits most manual transmissions

Advanced wireless video transmitter

A self-leveling, multi-beam decking system

Compatible with electric and gas- and diesel-powered regional trucks

Along with being used in fuel cells, hydrogen can also fuel internal combustion engines. And while not always being the most efficient, fleets may find they are the most proficient...

Leaks or contaminants can compromise an electric vehicle battery and endanger drivers and technicians, which is why battery detection solutions will be crucial, Redline Detection...

For high-torque applications

Includes ID match functionality

TMC's technical session on future powertrains highlighted benefits and challenges from supplier, fleet, and manufacturer perspectives.

Built-in human body sensor

For this release of the mobile app provider's annual list, over 8.5 million ratings and reviews were used to rank America's best independent and chain truck stops of 2022.

The X600 Pro-PCI Fully Rugged Notebook from Getac Technology Corporation builds on the company's X600 Fully Rugged Mobile Workstation to give users more functionality in a single...

The Marson BT-8 Battery-Powered Rivet Nut Installation Tool from Howmet Fastening Systems is designed to deliver reliable pull-force for high-volume assembly applications. Engineered...

Oil-and-slip-resistant rubber outsole

For Dodge 2012-07, Ram 2018-11

Large backlit LCD display

Extra-wide drive-through clearance

Backed by an auto-engage clutch

Offers handsfree operation

Ideal for brakes, exhaust, and more

For select Navistar bodies

Measures current and pulse width modulation

Feather-touch trigger for delicate jobs

Resists temperatures up to 650 degrees F

Provides a long-lasting protective barrier

Ideal for NVH balancing applications

The Forney 220 Multi-Process (MP) Welder is a 4-in-1 machine capable of MIG, Flux-core, Stick, and TIG welding. This powerful welding machine features dual-voltage with 120V/...

Built for leverage, sized for pocket

Captures materials down to 0.3 microns

Applicable to select Ford 2019-11 model year vehicles

No air, hand pumps, or spillage