Maintenance

2023 Best Fleets to Drive For: key findings in operational strategy
How a driver perceives the day-to-day experience working for a company can significantly impact their overall well-being and satisfaction with their employer.
May 21, 2023
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The importance of being on top of your preventive maintenance
Implementing a well-designed maintenance program can improve safety, reduce equipment downtime, increase productivity and improve regulatory compliance.
May 18, 2023
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REPAIR Act picks up cosponsors
Fifteen cosponsors have signed on to the bill carried by Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida.
May 12, 2023
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Shops desperate for diesel techs amid 'extremely high' demand
One major votech had a record turnout of companies looking to hire at its job fair while other schools are also continuing to see 'huge' demand for diesel techs.
April 26, 2023
WyoTech's job fair in February brought in a record number of companies anxious to hire techs for diesel, auto and collision jobs. 'Employers come from all over the United States to try hire our students because they're job-ready,' said WyoTech President Jim Mathis. Demand for diesel and auto techs is particularly high, Mathis said.
Preparing your fleet and drivers for CVSA’s Roadcheck
Drivers play a significant role in keeping a fleet in CVSA's good graces.
April 20, 2023
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Renewable diesel production 'booming' as national availability remains in question
Production of carbon cutting renewable diesel is forecast to more than double by 2025, but fleet access beyond the West Coast remains in doubt.
April 18, 2023
Imports of European-based Neste renewable diesel to the U.S. could decline as domestic production ramps up swiftly amid state and federal incentives.
CVSA, fleets share maintenance tips ahead of Roadcheck
CCJ and Mann+Hummel will host a complimentary webinar Thursday with CVSA and some of trucking's safest fleets to discuss maintenance tips and practices that make roadside inspections easy.
March 30, 2023
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In-house versus outsourced maintenance
Twenty percent of fleets do maintenance in-house, 46% use outsourced service providers and 34% use a combination of both.
March 24, 2023
Outsourced fleet maintenance involves hiring a third-party provider to manage these tasks and is often favored by companies with multiple OEM’s, a multi-location footprint, or those leasing their equipment prefer outsourcing.
Is your fleet using the right fluids?
That one transmission oil that you've used for years? It might no longer be the right one.
March 24, 2023
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Repair labor rates climbing, driving technician pay raises
More than three-quarters of service providers responding to a Fullbay survey said they raised labor rates in 2022, with the Southwest U.S. region leading the charge.
February 26, 2023
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When and how to replace leaf springs
Leaf springs may often be overlooked in visual inspections, experts say. Here's how to know when you should be looking for a new one.
March 6, 2023
A leaf spring installed on a truck.
TMC takes up aftermarket brake linings
The panel says OEM brake linings go through rigorous tests before being spec'd into new equipment. Aftermarket products do not. "This is significant problem," Jim Clark says. "Something is wrong here that we need to -- and I think we can -- address."
March 1, 2023
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ABS, cargo securement emphasis of Roadcheck blitz in May
While itself not an OOS violation, ABS helps reduce the risk of collision, and cargo securement is a Top 5 OOS issue.
March 1, 2023
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What causes brake imbalance and how can you prevent it?
A balanced brake system is when the entire brake system, from front to back, (including the tractor and trailer) react at the correct time to produce equal timing and brake pressure.
March 1, 2023
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Mack, Volvo doubling remote programming capabilities, beefing up dealership services
Added over-the-air capabilities and service contracts among the new and updated service offerings rolling out.
February 28, 2023
Mack Anthem OTA Driver POV
Seven steps to best-in-class data aggregation and analysis
Fleets have a large flow of data at their disposal and fleet managers must determine what they would like to measure.
February 27, 2023
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Michelin rolling out its Connected Fleet platform in North America
February 27, 2023
Michelin Connected Fleet President and COO Andy Beasley
Pro and proud: Kenneth Calhoun named CCJ Career Leadership Award recipient
Just mention “trucking” in the state of Arkansas and it won’t take long before Kenneth Calhoun’s name comes up.
February 26, 2023
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