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 StoriesCustom Rigs'Alfalfa Cruiser': Pickett Custom Trucks' first show truck in two decadesThe 2019 Peterbilt 389 glider is owned by Jason Flores, owner of New Mexico-based Dan Dee Dairy. Rod Pickett and team have been building high-end working trucking trucks for decades, but Pickett said this is the first full-on show truck he's built in 25 years.Trucker of the YearThe problem-solver: Trucker of the Month Sam Kelly's big biz comebackRegulationsFMCSA's state DataQs reform sparks call for 'frivolous'-challenge penaltiesBusinessFlatbed freight's remarkable rise -- total rates up, fuel dips againRegulationsSuper Ego's 'chameleon' network includes some of the most dangerous fleets in trucking
