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Products•December 28, 2011

Aerosol Injection Cleaning Products

The Eastwood Company introduces its Aerosol Injected System, two products designed to allow users to clean tubing, recesses, and fluid paths without spraying back at the user.

News•Staff•November 30, 2011

GM's Long-Lasting Brake Technology Will Be on 80 Percent of its Models by MY-2016

DETROIT - GM said its FNC corrosion-protection process has helped reduce warranty claims on its vehicles equipped with treated rotors by 70 percent.

Articles•Mike Antich•April 22, 2009

Medium-Duty Operating Costs Increase in 2008-CY

The biggest factor behind the spike in medium-duty operating costs was the increase in diesel prices, which jumped 32 percent from the then-historical high in 2007. Other factors included increased labor rates and higher taxes.

Articles•Cover Story•Mike Antich•March 3, 2009

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Increase 5% in 2008

Replacement tire costs rose 5 percent and labor rates increased 3-4 percent in 2008-CY. Although extended OEM warranties protect powertrains against catastrophic failures, expanded maintenance requirements may increase cost.

News•Staff•March 2, 2009

J. J. Keller Introduces Online Vehicle Maintenance Application

NEENAH, WI – Maintenance Manager Online provides a central place to schedule and record common maintenance, report on repair orders, schedule mechanics, and track inventory of vehicle parts.

Articles•Mike Antich•March 1, 2008

Medium-Duty Truck Operating Costs Increase (Again)

The key reason for the increase was the cost of fuel, in particular, diesel fuel. This has also led to price increases for other oil-based products such as tires, which increased 4% to 7% in the past year. Other PM costs remained flat.

Articles•Sean Lyden•January 1, 2008

What Fleet Managers Should Know About Diesel Particulate Filters

Developed to achieve government-mandated diesel emissions levels, DPF operation requires little driver involvement. The units are designed for long life, but must be properly maintained.

Articles•Staff•July 1, 2007

40 Ways to Reduce Truck Fleet Costs

By taking a long and hard look at tires, driver behavior, specs, maintenance, management, and safety, truck fleet managers can find plenty of ideas for reducing fleet costs.

Articles•Daryl Lubinsky•May 1, 2007

Benchmarking Keeps This Fleet on Track

Gem Plumbing saved 25% on its fleet maintenance and repair costs in five years by implementing a strict preventive maintenance program and a comprehensive system to track to it.

Articles•Chad Simon•October 1, 2005

Medium-Duty Truck Operating Costs Flat in 2004 Calendar year

Continued use of recapped tires and lengthened PM intervals have kept medium-duty truck operating costs relatively flat for utility/railroad, delivery, and service fleets in 2004.

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