Bruce MallinsonBusinessWhy every owner-operator needs a maintenance accountMost owner-operators don’t have a maintenance account. But they should. Even 10 cents a mile could help save keep you afloat when repairs are needed. Here are some numbers to back up the importance of having a maintenance account.February 2, 2015BusinessLiner protrusion and why it’s criticalLiner protrusion refers to how far the cylinder liner protrudes above the spacer plate on the top of the block. If the liner does not protrude enough, the head gasket can, and will, fail.November 5, 2014EquipmentGaining turbo boost: Start with a new muffler, then look at air intakeInstead of opting for a larger turbo, opt to make you engine run “free,” by allowing better exhaust flow, writes Bruce Mallinson. That’ll then yield better fuel mileage, performance and longevity.March 6, 2014BusinessDamper questions answered: How they fail, why you should replace themPitt Power’s Bruce Mallinson gives pointers as to when and why you should change your engine’s damper.December 27, 2013BusinessA little fuel dilution, soot, blow-by is OKSome fuel dilution after idling, a little soot in your engine and some blow-by are (mostly) normal and not anything you should be worried about, writes Bruce Mallinson.December 9, 2013Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRegulationsParking, predatory truck leasing, ELD certification: Highway bill advancesA marathon markup session concluded last night in the wee hours with the House transportation committee advancing the BUILD America 250 Act highway bill to the full House. Peek into a bevy of trucking provisions here.Custom Rigs'Time capsule': Pristine zero-miles 2002 Peterbilt 379 gliderOverdrive ExtraTrucking brotherhood ain't dead yet: Breakdown, $360K cargo theft brings out the bestBusinessOwner-ops respond to broker group's freakout over SCOTUS decisionBusinessRoadcheck spurs spot rates to new highs
