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    John Hitch
    April 26, 2024
    Sometimes we can learn through others’ mistakes, though more often than not, we have to fail to grow.
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    Mindy Long
    April 22, 2024
    Identifying your shop’s standard repair time allows you to set a benchmark with the help of data and lean practices.
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    Seth Skydel
    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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    John Hitch
    April 15, 2024
    A perfect repair is always the target when fixing a truck, but distractions and improper processes can cause a technician to miss the bullseye. Improving aim starts with knowing...
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    Gregg Wartgow
    April 12, 2024
    Calculating which tires will provide the most rolling resistance for sleepers and leveraging advanced engine oils for sleepers will help fleets rest easier.

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    Gregg Wartgow
    April 10, 2024
    With operational costs rising, fleets need to save money where they can, and that starts with spec'ing their long-haul trucks to sip, not guzzle, fuel.
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    CP8609 eBlueTork Battery-Operated Torque Wrench
    Up to 665 lb.-ft. torque and 15 rpm speed
    Vividia
    Vividia Technologies
    March 29, 2024
    Can be connected directly to smartphone
    Aircat Pneumatic Tools
    Features 2,000 lbs. of pull force
    Pro-Vision
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    Cummins Inc.
    March 28, 2024
    Features optimized powertrain integration
    Phillips Industries
    Phillips Industries
    March 15, 2024
    Provides instantaneous tractor and trailer pairing
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    Kenworth
    PACCAR Inc
    March 15, 2024
    For Class 6-7 and light Class 8 applications
    American Powertrain
    American Powertrain
    March 15, 2024
    Prevents fluid from escaping during service
    BendPak
    March 15, 2024
    Folds flat when not in use
    Webb Wheel Products
    Webb Wheel Products
    March 15, 2024
    Available in three formulations
    Aperia Technologies
    Aperia Technologies
    March 14, 2024
    Offers holistic tire management
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    John Hitch
    March 14, 2024
    By connecting TruckSeries’ repair guidance directly into the eTechnician portal, technicians will be able to focus more on diagnosing problems, instead of swapping software.
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    Voith Group
    March 13, 2024
    Features a lightweight, aluminum design
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    Pichler Tools
    March 13, 2024
    Removes broken stud bolts and stripped screws
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    Thinkcar
    March 13, 2024
    Features two lenses and six adjustable LEDs
    Accuride Corporation
    Accuride Corp.
    March 13, 2024
    Cast-iron brake drum for aftermarket applications
    Hendrickson
    Hendrickson
    March 12, 2024
    Lightweight, suited for on- and off-highway operation
    Vanair Manufacturing
    Hendrickson
    Hendrickson
    March 9, 2024
    Provides a single-valve solution
    John Hitch | Fleet Maintenance
    John Hitch
    March 8, 2024
    Year over year, parts costs dropped by 2.2%, but labor was still up 4%. The question now, is what can fleets do with this VMRS-based knowledge?
    Kevin Jones | FleetOwner
    Kevin Jones
    March 8, 2024
    Intangle's latest tool offering can optimize fuel efficiency and engine performance by providing real-time data and performance predictions for the DPF system.
    Vanair
    Kevin Jones
    March 5, 2024
    The new kits feature various adapters for trucks, buses, and more, specifically for the company's Start•All Jump•Pack.