Gear up for important decisions with the new Calibrate quarterly magazine.
With a view from the repair shop to the corner office, Calibrate offers more involved discussions into the trends and issues surrounding equipment and maintenance.
Be ready to lead the next office conversation about driver seat comfort, electric refrigerated trailers, or 24-hour repair shops!
New Year, Used Trucks
Having the right part for the right job is the essential tenet for any technician performing maintenance. Trucks can’t move if they’re not operating properly. This is the theme for this quarter’s Calibrate as we explore the details of equipment maintenance and provide a larger perspective of what it entails for the trucking industry.
Five Questions With Kerry Stritt, VP of Fleet Services for Southeastern Freight Lines
A professional answers our questions about challenge and innovations in his department.
January 28, 2022Trailer GHG Ruling Muted by California Rules, Industry's Direction
A D.C. court of appeals ruling exempts trailers from federal greenhouse gas and fuel-efficiency rules, but California mandates will create the same technology standards for many fleets, while others are adopting the technology because of the economic case for it.
Proper Lighting Gives Fleets Brighter Maintenance Outlook
Faulty trailer lighting is one of the most common roadside violations that inspectors find.
Trucking Again Shows It Is a Resilient Industry
As of September, it has been 18 months since industry members were face-to-face at a Technology & Maintenance Council meeting. This year’s Fall meeting in Cleveland showed, just as the trucking industry did last year, how resilient it is.
Outsourcing Repair: Fleets Look to Third-Party Maintenance Services
With the increased volume of OTR shipping and the rising average cost of new and used Class 8 diesel trucks, the importance of scheduled and emergency maintenance practices remains crucial.
Single Drive Axles Could Reduce Your Fuel Bill
Even with the best basic specs, additional fuel savings will come from substituting a single drive axle for the standard tandem axle drive system.
Scholarships Bring Opportunities to Students Looking for a Sustainable Career Path
Graduates of diesel technician programs will enter a market with an increasing technician shortage.
2022 Is the Year of Research and Discovery for TMC and Its Partners
TMC is anticipating the ability to pursue several research projects under its agreement with FPInnovations/The PIT Group that had been deferred because of COVID impacts and restrictions. This partnership enables TMC to bring its own research projects directly to The PIT Group, including accessing on-track testing capabilities.
Digital Series Spotlights TT Magazines in Debut Episodes
Transport Topics has launched a digital event series that spotlights its supplemental publications, and featured its new Calibrate equipment-focused magazine and redesigned iTECH technology publication in its debut episodes.