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Tires are a leading cause of out of service violations
Tires and wheels have accounted for almost 20% of all OOS violations during CVSA's International Roadcheck for the last three years.
September 1, 2020
Tightening the belt: While fairly low-maintenance, drive belts demand attention
The quality of engine belts is improving and showing fewer signs of wear and tear. Learn how to identify engine belts that need to be replaced here on CCJ.
August 27, 2020
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Stocking too many greases is costly, inefficient
Gease color often tends to follow popular trends within the industry but colors are typically only related to the dye used, which helps provide brand recognition and marketing but doesn’t have an impact on the performance of the lube itself.
August 18, 2020
Maintenance
With inspection blitz on deck, brake issues continue to dominate out of service violations
The 2022 CVSA International Roadcheck will be May 17-19, and history suggests around 20% of all violations will be tied to brakes.
August 14, 2020
Business
Wheel maintenance key to safety, extended lifecycle
Pre-trip inspections and maintenance are key to extending the lifecycle of aluminum and steel wheels. Learn more about maintaining your fleet's wheels here.
July 21, 2020
Oils & lubricants
Aftermarket oil additives should balance performance with engine protection
The additive package of a heavy-duty engine oil makes up approximately 10-20% of the lubricant itself.
May 18, 2020
Business
New tech helps fleets get a jumpstart on vehicle fault codes
Vehicles continue to grow more complex. How can new technology help fleets predict and correct issues? See CCJ for the latest tools to minimize downtime.
May 8, 2020
Maintenance
'Overlooked' cabin air filters detrimental to driver health
Cabin air filters often go unchecked until issues arise. Checking them during service intervals can help eliminate allergens and more for truckers.
May 1, 2020
Maintenance
Three questions to answer before purchasing your next diagnostic tool
Be sure your service technicians are equipped with the tools they need to succeed. Find out how to select the right diagnostic equipment with these tips.
April 29, 2020
Business
Cojali launches new diagnostics tool, software and OEM business line
Cojali presented several new diagnostics solutions for commercial vehicles, agricultural and construction machinery this week at ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council in Atlanta. The company’s Jaltest V9 is the latest iteration in its line of all-makes diagnostic tools. “The integrated Bluetooth antenna is going to help because there’s no breakage and the USB is protected […]
February 24, 2020
Maintenance
Proper wheel end play the difference in bearing life, loose wheels
Setting endplay in a traditional manually adjusted wheel end depends on component quality and technician skill. Pre-adjusted wheel ends can offer more predictable consistency.
February 19, 2020
Business
Goodyear launches Complete Tire Management to increase uptime through predictive analysis
Goodyear's Complete Tire Management lineup helps keep commercial trucks up and moving and maximizes tire life to prevent costly roadside repairs and downtime.
February 4, 2020
Business
Uptime in the aftermarket: How OEMs, dealers manage reliability
CCJ gives a behind-the-scenes look at how a truck manufacturer and its dealer network supply information and services to fleets to make maintenance decisions.
December 23, 2019
Business
P.S.I. launches new tire analytics platform for fleet managers
P.S.I. has introduced TireView Live, its tire management tool that provides a data analytics platform allowing fleets to track and manage tire performance.
October 30, 2019
Business
Mitchell 1 adds comprehensive search navigation to TruckSeries software
Mitchell 1 has added intelligent navigation to their TruckSeries web-based software for Class 4-8 repair information to allow technicians to find information they need.
October 30, 2019
Business
Aperia adds vehicle location and service insights to Halo Connect tire analytics platform
Aperia Technologies is adding vehicle location and service insight features to its Halo Connect tire analytics platform in addition to tire tread depth and replacement tracking. The Halo Connect platform categorizes tire-related issues by severity and provides maintenance recommendations to fleets. The system issues proactive alerts to fleet managers on pending tire failures due to […]
October 29, 2019
Business
Kenworth, Peterbilt launching OTA updates for select MX-equipped trucks, addition of Paccar trans to work truck line
Kenworth announced plans to launch its TruckTech+ Over-The-Air (OTA) program that will allow customers to remotely install engine and aftertreatment software on Kenworth models equipped with 2017 or later MX-13 and MX-11 engines. The service will begin in December for select customers with a full rollout early next year. “This program enhances truck uptime by […]
October 28, 2019
Business
Cheney Brothers installs Cooltrax temp monitoring in trailers
Cheney Brothers has completed installing Cooltrax's Cooltrax Fresh inTransit wireless temperature monitoring and management system to its trailers. More here.
October 24, 2019
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