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Maintenanceby Kathy CloseNovember 6, 2018

Scheduling Your Vehicle's Checkup

A systematic preventive maintenance (PM) schedule makes sound business sense and keeps drivers safer on the road.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Lauren FletcherNovember 6, 2018

State of the Commercial Truck Tire Market: Present & Future

The current commercial truck market is strong, with prices stable. The forecast for 2019 is more of the same, barring major world events.

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Small Fleetby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2018

Tire Prices Increase Due to Higher Commodity Costs

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.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2018

Maintenance Costs Increase as Labor Rates Rise

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.

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Safetyby Carlton Bale, ZED ConnectOctober 31, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About DVIR

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.

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Small Fleetby Sadiah Thompson October 23, 2018

Addressing Small Fleet Safety Training on a Budget

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.

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Maintenanceby Stertil-KoniOctober 19, 2018

10 Essential Winter Lift Tips to Boost Shop Safety

Heavy-duty vehicle lift manufacturer Stertil-Koni recommends 10 top tips to improve safety for the busy technicians working on the shop floor.

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Maintenanceby Lauren FletcherOctober 12, 2018

13 Tips to Select the Right Engine & Transmission Combo

A truck’s engine and transmission are key components to ensuring the important — and expensive — “tool” can accomplish the job it needs to do.

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Small Fleetby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanOctober 11, 2018

Canadian Grocery Fleet Installs All-Electric Reefer Units in Sustainability Bid

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.

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Safetyby Mike ButschOctober 11, 2018

How eDocuments Benefit Work Truck Fleets

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.

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