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Injectors can usually maintain themselves, but any issues decrease a truck’s fuel efficiency.
Powertrain
Best practices to diagnose and maintain fuel injectors
Nov. 11, 2024
Chicago Pneumatic
Hand tools can lose calibration due to several factors, from general wear to environmental conditions.
Tools
How to keep tools calibrated for success in the shop
Nov. 7, 2024
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Equipment
How mobile truck upfitting impacts efficiency
Oct. 28, 2024
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Equipment
The 500,000 mile question: Should you trade in or keep your trucks?
Oct. 25, 2024
As an alternative to an in-frame overhaul, swinging a reman engine is another option for fleets looking to extend the life of a vehicle. Remanufactured engines are factory-assembled and tested by the OE. Pictured is a technician in a Detroit reman center.
In the Bay
How to tell when it's time to overhaul
Oct. 21, 2024
More content from October 2024
DeFeo Materials
This Peterbilt 389 is one of DeFeo Materials’ five vocational trucks. They are all coming up on 500,000 miles, so owner Christopher DeFeo has to decide what his next move will be.
Equipment
Prebuy 2027: Choosing between new, used, and leased trucks
With the low-NOx prebuy on the horizon, fleets have to decide soon whether to buy now or wait. For small fleets, it's not an easy choice.
Oct. 8, 2024
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Equipment
Prepping for Prebuy 2027: You snooze, you lose
With a major round of emissions regulations coming to heavy-duty trucking in 2027, and MY2026 booked up, fleets aren’t left with many procurement options.
Oct. 7, 2024
MOTOR
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Diagnostic & Repair
FleetCross
A single source for part numbers and repair info
Sept. 30, 2024
Go Power!
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Battery & Electrical
Phantom-30 Charging System
Keeps equipment ready and reliable
Sept. 30, 2024
Sunex Tools
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Tools
3/16" Orbital Palm Sander, No. SXSN6P01
Operates at 11,000 rpm
Sept. 30, 2024
Eaton
Advantage Series of Automated Diaphragm Spring Clutches
Powertrain
Advantage Series of Automated Diaphragm Spring Clutches
Minimize idling noise while reducing vibrations
Sept. 30, 2024
Ingersoll Rand
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Tools
DXS impact sockets
Easy access to tight spaces
Sept. 30, 2024
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Emissions & Efficiency
Fleetguard Air Breather
Captures harmful contaminants in fluid tanks
Sept. 30, 2024
BendPak
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Shop Equipment
Octa-Flex Series
Features a single power unit and controller
Sept. 30, 2024
Coast Products
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Tools
RL35R Voice Activated Headlamp
Voice-controlled light for hands-free use
Sept. 23, 2024
Legacy Manufacturing
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Tools
Flexzilla X3 11-pc Blow Gun Kit, No. AG1211FZ
Nozzles meet/exceed OSHA standards
Sept. 23, 2024
Lisle Corporation
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Tools
Electrical Connector Pliers, No. 37990
Made from forged carbon steel
Sept. 23, 2024
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Brakes, Tire & Wheel
Haldex DBT22LD Air Disc Brake
Designed to simplify maintenance and lower operating costs
Sept. 6, 2024
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Brakes, Tire & Wheel
I-Series Gen 2 tires
Includes I-31M, I-42W, I-28D, and I-52A tires
Sept. 6, 2024
FlowBelow
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Emissions & Efficiency
AeroFender
Offers a streamlined design for minimizing drag
Sept. 3, 2024
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Shop Equipment
MAXXAIR MSX3030
Effortlessly handles R134a and 1234yf
Aug. 15, 2024
Dover Fueling Solutions
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Shop Equipment
PetroVend Synergy Fuel Site Controller
Remotely monitors fueling devices from any location
July 24, 2024
Brass Knuckle
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Safety & Technology
SmartFlex 400 Series Gloves
Abrasion-resistant gloves with maximum dexterity
June 21, 2024
Wheeler
f.A.T. Wheeler Digital Wrench
Tools
Digital F.A.T. Wrench
Offers precise, repeatable torque
June 12, 2024
Harbor Freight
13,000W Tri-Fuel Portable Generator
Shop Equipment
13,000W Tri-Fuel Portable Generator
Features remote start
March 14, 2024
Snap-on
Speed Demon EPIQ 68' Roll Cab, No. KETP682A3WHZ
Shop Equipment
Speed Demon EPIQ 68" Roll Cab, No. KETP682A3WHZ
LEDs span the entire length of drawers
March 12, 2024
Pichler Tools
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Shop Equipment
Universal Suspension Arm Lever
Designed for one-person operation
Feb. 15, 2024
Goliath Carts
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Shop Equipment
Weld Stand, Nos. GWS-MOB1 and GWS-FL1
Ensures safety and efficacy with small footprint
Nov. 3, 2023
RAM Mounts
Ram Mount Resized
Chassis, Body & Cab
All-in-One Solutions in-cab mounting
Offers mounting for phones, tablets, cameras, and more
Oct. 13, 2023