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    The American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council has updated their VMRS code program for easier distribution and to cover ADAS, among others.
    Aug. 1, 2024
    TEXA USA
    A beneficial feature of the TEXA Konfort 750R A/C service machine is the fact that it can efficiently service larger vehicles, thanks to its bigger tank and longer service hoses.
    Finding which equipment brands best serve your shop can feel like expensive trial and error. Here's how some shops have approached their equipment expenditures and where they ...
    July 30, 2024
    Hunter Engineering
    Hunter’s TCX635HD tire changer has gained favor among maintenance managers for several reasons, including its robust construction and simple controls.
    Investing in top-of-the-line shop equipment may seem capricious in this economy but can pay off by keeping techs productive and loyal.
    July 29, 2024
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    Technicians give their all on the shop floor, but poor leadership can make it all for naught.
    July 26, 2024
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    Shops are sacrificing the health of technicians, who are in short supply, to ensure vehicle uptime. Can minor changes resolve this major dilemma?
    July 22, 2024

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    Partnering with schools can help shops’ technician recruitment efforts, but finding the right ones to team with requires some homework.
    July 19, 2024
    Transervice
    By focusing on technician efficiency, shops can cut down on service times to benefit fleets.
    Several fleets have found that tracking technician and shop key performance indicators leads to savings and improved equipment uptime.
    July 18, 2024
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    Missy Albin reflects on 20 years as a female diesel technician.
    July 17, 2024
    Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
    New techs at Love’s are required to work side-by-side with a more experienced tech for three months.
    To get new technicians up to speed in the bay, a good mentor will provide some guidance but ultimately let the learner figure out how to handle repairs.
    July 16, 2024
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    Transport Services technical advisor Mike Conley shows apprentice Dylan Greve how to work on a trailer wheel end.
    Successful mentorship leads to higher retention, but must be done right. That starts with properly training new technicians and apprentices on the right way to perform maintenance...
    July 15, 2024
    EZDS USA
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    Features J2534 Pass-Thru capability
    June 21, 2024
    Oasis Scientific
    Vividia BD-5030i Borescope
    Features 11' long tube
    June 21, 2024
    E-Z LOK
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    Ideal for thermoplastics
    June 14, 2024
    Snap-On
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    Optimize tool storage and organization
    June 14, 2024
    Dorman Products
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    Directly replaces the original component
    June 14, 2024
    Snap-on
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    Offers convenient, dependable lighting
    June 7, 2024
    CanDo
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    Full bi-directional controls
    June 5, 2024
    SK Tools
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    35" w/ durable powder-coat finish
    June 5, 2024
    Cojali
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    Designed for heavy equipment
    June 5, 2024
    Castrol Limited
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    Offers new oil change interval of up to 25,000 miles
    June 5, 2024
    VMAC
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    Ideal for operating large air tools
    June 4, 2024
    Grote Industries
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    Delivers cost-effective truck and trailer connection
    June 4, 2024
    Kafko International
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    Provides a biodegradable, water-based soak
    May 29, 2024
    Thermo King
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    For Classes 5-7 trucks
    May 23, 2024
    Business Wire
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    Offers compact and high-speed design
    May 21, 2024
    Foxwell Technology
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    Runs bi-directional tests
    May 20, 2024
    Four Seasons
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    Made from precision gears and soldered connections
    May 16, 2024
    Apollo Tires
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    Mixed-service tires
    May 1, 2024
    Hot Shot's Secret
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    Ideal for GM Duramax 2.7 and 3.0 engine
    April 29, 2024
    Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
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    Link-style slack adjuster for common applications
    April 12, 2024
    Webb Wheel Products
    UltraSet wheel hub
    Pre-adjusted and ready to install
    March 21, 2024