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Newsby Mike AntichJanuary 7, 2020

Severe Skilled Technician Shortage Triggering Higher Shop Labor Rates

The vehicle maintenance and repair industries are experiencing a skilled labor shortage as technicians in the Baby Boomer demographic retire in greater numbers than those replacing them. The skilled labor shortage requires shops to pay more for skilled technicians, which translates into higher shop labor rates.

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Newsby Mike AntichJanuary 7, 2020

Vehicle Complexity Increasing Fleet Repair Costs

New technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) require special equipment and training when service is needed, which create additional maintenance costs.

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Newsby Mike AntichJanuary 6, 2020

Forecasting Tire Price Trends in 2020

Most of the subject matter experts that we spoke to expect an increase in tire prices, although predicting future tire costs is difficult due to variables that influence tire pricing.

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Newsby Eric GandarillaJanuary 1, 2020

Fleet Reduces Preventable Accidents Using Video Technology

After implementing a video telematics system into its fleet, Loram Maintenance of Way has seen an improvement in driving habits, a reduction in accidents, and in the accidents that do occur, they’ve less often been found at fault.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2019

Terex Offered More Than 50 Tech Tips for Utility Fleets in 2019

This year, Terex Utilities released or updated more than 50 Tech Tips and service presentations for customers to use as reference materials.

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Newsby StaffDecember 27, 2019

Paccar Parts’ Fleet Services Program Celebrates 10 Years of Uptime

Paccar Parts celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Fleet Services program. The program was launched in the fourth quarter of 2009 to drive uptime and allow fleet customers to streamline purchases from Paccar dealerships.

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Newsby StaffDecember 26, 2019

Tire Dealer Les Schwab up for Sale

The Oregon-based tire dealer's Board of Directors, which consists of Schwab family members, plans to seek new ownership.

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ProductsDecember 20, 2019

New All-Position Tire for Regional Pickup and Delivery Service Applications

Engineered for regional pickup and delivery service applications, the Bridgestone M704 tire is uniquely suited for the steer and drive axle positions.

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Newsby StaffDecember 20, 2019

McCarthy Tire Service Trainer Certified Earthmover Tire Service Instructor

Marty Opinsky, Southern Region Safety Trainer, is now certified as a Level 400 Earthmover Tire Service (ETS) Instructor through the Tire Industry Association (TIA), which is the highest level of certification in the off-the-road (OTR)/earthmover tire industry.

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ProductsDecember 20, 2019

Reyco Granning Combines Products for R-Series AM

Reyco Granning combined two product lines, the R-Series drive axle air suspension with the latest air supply module the AirMaster - to create the R-Series AM.

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