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    Sometimes we can learn through others’ mistakes, though more often than not, we have to fail to grow.
    April 26, 2024
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    Identifying your shop’s standard repair time allows you to set a benchmark with the help of data and lean practices.
    April 22, 2024
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    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...
    April 17, 2024
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    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...
    April 15, 2024
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    Calculating which tires will provide the most rolling resistance for sleepers and leveraging advanced engine oils for sleepers will help fleets rest easier.
    April 12, 2024

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    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.
    April 10, 2024
    Photo courtesy of Chicago Pneumatic
    CP8609 eBlueTork Battery-Operated Torque Wrench
    Up to 665 lb.-ft. torque and 15 rpm speed
    March 29, 2024
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    Can be connected directly to smartphone
    March 29, 2024
    Aircat Pneumatic Tools
    3/16' Air Hydraulic Riveter
    Features 2,000 lbs. of pull force
    March 29, 2024
    Pro-Vision
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    Features low and high speed modes
    March 29, 2024
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    Features optimized powertrain integration
    March 28, 2024
    Phillips Industries
    T/T Pair
    Provides instantaneous tractor and trailer pairing
    March 15, 2024
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    Rislone DEF Crystal Clean Diesel DEF & SCR Emissions System Cleaner
    Keeps SCR systems operating smoothly
    March 15, 2024
    Kenworth
    PACCAR TX-12 PRO Automated Transmission
    For Class 6-7 and light Class 8 applications
    March 15, 2024
    American Powertrain
    Transmission Install Tool and Seal Protector
    Prevents fluid from escaping during service
    March 15, 2024
    BendPak
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    Folds flat when not in use
    March 15, 2024
    Webb Wheel Products
    UltraGrip air disc brake pads
    Available in three formulations
    March 15, 2024
    Aperia Technologies
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    Offers holistic tire management
    March 14, 2024
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    By connecting TruckSeries’ repair guidance directly into the eTechnician portal, technicians will be able to focus more on diagnosing problems, instead of swapping software.
    March 14, 2024
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    Voith LP 560 air compressor
    Features a lightweight, aluminum design
    March 13, 2024
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    Universal Drilling Guide
    Removes broken stud bolts and stripped screws
    March 13, 2024
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    Features two lenses and six adjustable LEDs
    March 13, 2024
    Accuride Corporation
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    Cast-iron brake drum for aftermarket applications
    March 13, 2024
    Hendrickson
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    Lightweight, suited for on- and off-highway operation
    March 12, 2024
    Vanair Manufacturing
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    Offers six forms of power
    March 9, 2024
    Hendrickson
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    Provides a single-valve solution
    March 9, 2024
    John Hitch | Fleet Maintenance
    Jack Poster, TMC services manager (left) and Robert Ziemba, senior director of marketing at Decisiv (right) discuss the latest findings from the latest TMC/Decisiv joint VMRS report.
    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?
    March 8, 2024
    Kevin Jones | FleetOwner
    Craig Vanderheide, director of product management at Intangles, explains how predictive analytics takes the guesswork out of DPF regens.
    Intangle's latest tool offering can optimize fuel efficiency and engine performance by providing real-time data and performance predictions for the DPF system.
    March 8, 2024
    Vanair
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    The new kits feature various adapters for trucks, buses, and more, specifically for the company's Start•All Jump•Pack.
    March 5, 2024