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Maintenance
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

FMCSA Plans Study on Vehicle Maintenance Impact on Safety

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a plan to conduct a survey and study that focuses on how vehicle maintenance requirements impact overall motor carrier safety.

Eric Miller | Senior Reporter
September 5, 2023
Business, Equipment

Your Guide to Better Maintenance Shop Operations

Your Guide to Better Maintenance Shop Operations

In August 2021, we asked "What are some of the most pressing concerns about efficiency that maintenance shop managers could address immediately?" Jacob Findlay, CEO and Founder of Fullbay, answered. Originally hosted during our first Transport Topics Magazine Series Event - Retool - we isolated the discussion to make it easier to enjoy and to share.

August 1, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMC Recognizes Four Trucking Maintenance Leaders With Highest Honor

TMC Chairman Randy Obermeyer with Silver Spark Plug winner Jack Poster

ORLANDO, Fla. — Four trucking and maintenance professionals were presented the Technology & Maintenance Council Silver Spark Plug on Feb. 27.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 28, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Decisiv Report Shows Maintenance Cost Increases Are Slowing

Mark Wisilko

ORLANDO, Fla. — Trucking continues to face rising maintenance and repair costs, but the degree to which they are increasing has slowed, a Decisiv executive said Feb 26.

Connor D. Wolf | Staff Reporter
February 26, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Advances in Diagnostics Help Technicians Identify Problems, Streamline Repairs

Diagnostics

In trucking, costly service interruptions and delays stemming from equipment problems can be reduced with the use of diagnostic repair technology, said fleet maintenance experts and vendors of systems. 

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
February 2, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Power Trucks USA Upgrades With AutoLeap Shop Software

Power Trucks USA worker

Power Trucks USA, an automotive accessory shop and service center, announced a collaboration with AutoLeap, which provides auto repair shop software, to upgrade current software and streamline operations.

January 10, 2023
Business, Equipment, Logistics, For-Hire

Fleets Find Challenges in Rising Maintenance Costs, Parts Shortages

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With a laundry list of hurdles facing many trucking companies, the focus on preventive maintenance becomes clearer as fleets are adding alternative suppliers and providers, and stockpiling inventory to help control costs and reduce downtime.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
May 24, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Routine Maintenance Keeps HVAC Units Humming

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Most experts say that detecting and dealing with refrigerant leaks is the biggest challenge in regular maintenance of air conditioning systems on Class 8 tractors. For that reason, regular maintenance on the systems is critical.

Stephen Bennett | Special to Transport Topics
January 28, 2022
Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Are you prepared for the alternative fuel future?

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Learn how maintenance and operations teams can get ahead of the energy transition. This white paper from Geotab and Uptake explores alternative vehicle adoption, mixed-asset fleet management, and how AI/ML is offering a road towards continued operational excellence. 

September 1, 2021
Business, Technology, Equipment

Wrench Time

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How can trucking fleets get the most out of their technicians? Treat them like surgeons, says one executive.

Steve Brawner | Special to Transport Topics
July 23, 2021

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