Scheduling Your Vehicle's Checkup
A systematic preventive maintenance (PM) schedule makes sound business sense and keeps drivers safer on the road.
A systematic preventive maintenance (PM) schedule makes sound business sense and keeps drivers safer on the road.
The current commercial truck market is strong, with prices stable. The forecast for 2019 is more of the same, barring major world events.
Higher commodity prices are putting upward pressure on fleet prices for replacement tires. National accounts are no longer as willing to absorb the majority of price increases, which are between 3%-8% on select tire lines.
Despite high build quality, vehicle maintenance costs are trending up due to increased advanced technology content, skilled labor shortages, higher tire prices, and more engines requiring synthetic oils and high-capacity oil pans.
Vehicle inspections are an important part of a truck driver’s daily routine and they are essential to keeping vehicles in good condition while ensuring road safety and fleet compliance.
With Industry 4.0, a fourth industrial revolution, gaining speed and reach, fleets can’t hesitate in making decisions to keep up with the changing times. The ROI is clear: implementing fleet tracking results in better operational visibility, safety and productivity.
When it comes to safety training, small fleets with limited resources can turn to online training with dashboard metrics — and gain employee buy-in with a Captain of Ship policy.
Today’s fleet tracking technology can provide an overwhelming amount of data. Fleets that have a data management strategy can have the tools to make the most of this sea of information.
Heavy-duty vehicle lift manufacturer Stertil-Koni recommends 10 top tips to improve safety for the busy technicians working on the shop floor.
FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability enforcement regime has been under attack for numerous shortcomings since it rolled out in 2010. Now, CSA is being significantly revamped on recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences. We have some highlights on what to expect.
A truck’s engine and transmission are key components to ensuring the important — and expensive — “tool” can accomplish the job it needs to do.
Vancouver-based SPUD is adopting all-electric refrigeration technology that allows the delivery vehicle’s engine to be turned off during stops, which saves fuel and reduces CO2 emissions.
Electronic documentation offers intriguing benefits for service fleet operators seeking a better way to maintain driver and vehicle records and meet DOT, legal, and regulatory standards.
While developing the all-new Silverado, GM spoke with the major trailer manufacturers and 7,000 truck trailer owners to get input on how to improve the trailering process using driver assistance technology & towing safeguards.
Earlier this year, the automaker announced a major change to its vehicle portfolio, shifting to around 90% trucks, utilities, and commercial vehicles by 2020.
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