maintenance
Lloyd Diesel working to maximize uptime with aftertreatment system optimization
With the company’s duty cycle programming, Lloyd’s technicians hook up to a truck’s ECM and change the aftertreatment settings from the factory settings to better suit the application for which the truck is used.
Read MoreNew roadside assist network from Apex Capital
Apex Capital’s new 24/7 Roadside Rescue program offers clients quick and affordable access to truck breakdown assistance, road service, towing, and accident dispatch services.
Read MoreNew Boss Truck Shop for maintenance in Tulsa
The Bosselman Boss Truck Shop, located adjacent to what will be a QuikTrip Truck Stop at I-44 exit 238, will see a grand opening celebration Sept. 12-16 with prizes and a free BBQ on the 16th.
Read MoreTips for brake maintenance to lower costs, reduce violations
It’s no surprise that violations for brakes are among the most cited, given their constant wear and critical safety role. While that’s enough reason to keep them in shape, another big motivator is cost.
Read MoreNew vid series on tire, brake maintenance
Accuride's series of how-to videos assist owners and techs in properly installing and servicing Accuride’s steel and aluminum wheels and Gunite-brand brake drums and Automatic Slack Adjusters.
Read MoreTA/Petro launches new TA Truck Service brand, expansion of maintenance offerings
TravelCenters of America, parent company of TA and Petro truck stops, announced March 31 at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville it is combining all of its mobile truck maintenance services under one umbrella, a rebranded TA Truck Service.
Read MoreGeorgia Freightliner dealer partnering with local tech college for diesel training programs
Peach State Freightliner, Georgia’s largest Freightliner dealer, has partnered with Gwinnett Technical College to provide more than $100,000 in equipment, training opportunities and scholarships.
Read MoreVolvo, Mack looking to minimize downtime with Certified Uptime Centers
Volvo and Mack both announced recently they will begin introducing Certified Uptime Centers within their respective dealer networks in 2016 in an effort to maximize uptime.
Read MoreGoodyear roadside service program sets new monthly record
Goodyear-Fleet HQ 24/7 Emergency Roadside Services set a new monthly record in August, servicing 15,375 trucks in the month.
Read More‘Right to repair’ battle won by truck owners, independent shops
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed on access to heavy-duty service information for model year 2010 and later trucks and buses over 10,000 pounds sold in the United States and Canada.
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