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    TMC
    Jack Poster
    Aug. 1, 2024
    The American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council has updated their VMRS code program for easier distribution and to cover ADAS, among others.
    TEXA USA
    Gregg Wartgow
    July 30, 2024
    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 ...
    Hunter Engineering
    Gregg Wartgow
    July 29, 2024
    Investing in top-of-the-line shop equipment may seem capricious in this economy but can pay off by keeping techs productive and loyal.
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    John Hitch
    July 26, 2024
    Technicians give their all on the shop floor, but poor leadership can make it all for naught.
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    John Hitch
    July 22, 2024
    Shops are sacrificing the health of technicians, who are in short supply, to ensure vehicle uptime. Can minor changes resolve this major dilemma?

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    Alex Keenan
    July 19, 2024
    Partnering with schools can help shops’ technician recruitment efforts, but finding the right ones to team with requires some homework.
    Transervice
    Seth Skydel
    July 18, 2024
    Several fleets have found that tracking technician and shop key performance indicators leads to savings and improved equipment uptime.
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    Missy Albin
    July 17, 2024
    Missy Albin reflects on 20 years as a female diesel technician.
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    Lucas Roberto
    July 16, 2024
    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.
    John Hitch | Fleet Maintenance
    Lucas Roberto
    July 15, 2024
    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...
    EZDS USA
    EZDS USA
    June 21, 2024
    Features J2534 Pass-Thru capability
    Oasis Scientific
    E-Z LOK
    E-Z LOK
    June 14, 2024
    Ideal for thermoplastics
    Snap-On
    Snap-on Tools
    June 14, 2024
    Optimize tool storage and organization
    Dorman Products
    Snap-on
    Snap-on Tools
    June 7, 2024
    Offers convenient, dependable lighting
    CanDo
    Full bi-directional controls
    SK Tools
    SK Hand Tool, LLC
    June 5, 2024
    35" w/ durable powder-coat finish
    Cojali
    June 5, 2024
    Designed for heavy equipment
    Castrol Limited
    Castrol
    June 5, 2024
    Offers new oil change interval of up to 25,000 miles
    VMAC
    Ideal for operating large air tools
    Grote Industries
    Grote Industries
    June 4, 2024
    Delivers cost-effective truck and trailer connection
    Kafko International
    Kafko International
    May 29, 2024
    Provides a biodegradable, water-based soak
    Thermo King
    Business Wire
    Eaton Corporation
    May 21, 2024
    Offers compact and high-speed design
    Foxwell Technology
    Four Seasons
    Four Seasons
    May 16, 2024
    Made from precision gears and soldered connections
    Apollo Tires
    Apollo EnduTrax MA
    Hot Shot's Secret
    Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
    Link-style slack adjuster for common applications
    Webb Wheel Products
    Webb Wheel Products
    March 21, 2024
    Pre-adjusted and ready to install