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More women becoming diesel techs, but not fast enough to meet demand
Leaders in the diesel tech field admit women are often better than men when it comes to working with computers surrounding mechanics, but old stereotypes around gender roles are holding the industry back from attracting women to the field.
October 13, 2022
How low-viscosity lubricants can boost your organization’s bottom line
Changing your fleet to lower-viscosity lubricant formulations can dramatically lower the total cost of ownership of equipment and help everyone from the maintenance bay to the executive suite.
October 12, 2022
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June 21, 2024
Recovering flooded vehicles requires careful service and follow-up
Hurricane Ian flooded plenty of vehicles, trucks among them. Some will be scrapped while others can be restored to road-worthy status after taking diligent steps to ensure water intrusion has been thoroughly addressed.
October 10, 2022
Maintenance
Caliper stuck? Tips for unfreezing a frozen brake caliper
Caliper pistons that are not returning properly, or appear to be seized in the bore, can be caused by residual hydraulic pressure keeping the piston applied.
October 5, 2022
Inventory management
Lean on digital fleet network during economic downturn experts say
Trading in a spreadsheet for a fleet network management platform can help cut costs when revenue streams run narrow.
October 4, 2022
Technician training
Shops would do well to focus on culture when hiring young techs, Votech officials say
A paycheck isn't everything. Votech officials explain how shops would do well to consider not only pay but their workplace culture as today's diesel tech students carefully consider their options with smart phones in hand.
September 27, 2022
Maintenance
Keeping drivers cool while fuel prices remain hot
A typical long-haul truck idles about 1,800 hours per year, consuming about 1,500 gallons of diesel.
September 23, 2022
Maintenance
Cleaner, hotter engines add stress to the DPF, maintenance
The success of the aftertreatment system relies heavily on the diesel particulate filter (DPF), and cleaner, hotter-burning engines are putting more stress on a component that, while expensive, is also increasingly difficult to find.
September 22, 2022
Technician training
New diesel techs rely more on Google, less on training
With smartphones in hand, aspiring diesel technicians are quickly finding their best opportunities online in a hot market clamoring for their attention, but wrenching skills for some compared to rookie techs ten years ago may be lacking.
September 13, 2022
Maintenance
Brake relining and restoration
Carefully measuring lining thickness is recommended, but if you are performing a visual inspection, look for lining thickness that is slightly higher than the rivet heads that secure it to the brake shoe.
September 7, 2022
Maintenance
Drivers matter in the fuel economy equation
Make sure the tire pressure is where it needs to be, make sure the trailer is pulling straight and make sure the fifth wheel is greased properly.
August 24, 2022
Outlook and Benchmarking
Declining fuel prices threatened as OPEC hits 'a tough spot,' IRA imposes oil tax and refineries cash in on renewable diesel
Fuel prices have been dropping but experts warn that it may not last for long as OPEC considers cutting production and the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act gears up for an oil tax.
August 24, 2022
Maintenance
What's available in the used-truck-warranty market
Beyond the OEM warranties that sometimes can be found on newer used trucks, aftermarket extended warranties are available from a handful of providers, and powertrain warranties are available from engine OEMs.
August 16, 2022
Maintenance
Inflation causing mixed results for trucking industry’s service providers
While the economy has hurt some service providers, other economic factors are giving them a boost in business.
August 17, 2022
Maintenance
Trimble, Navistar integration streamlines outsourced maintenance process
Connected maintenance is part of Trimble's broader Connect and Scale 2025 strategy, which is centered on building cloud platforms to streamline the industry lifecycle of transportation from procurement to planning to execution.
August 16, 2022
Maintenance
Given sky-high repair costs, used-truck warranties more valuable than ever
While extended warranties on used trucks tend to get something of a bad rap among owner-operators, the current state of the used truck market amid skyrocketing equipment, parts and labor costs has made warranties more attractive.
August 16, 2022
Maintenance
Florida brake inspection video at number one spot as Brake Safety Week rolls into view
Brake Safety Weeks kicks off this Sunday. To help prepare, check out CCJ's most popular maintenance video, a brake system inspection conducted by a former truck mechanic turned FHP truck inspector.
August 16, 2022
Maintenance
Selecting the right brake lining
The brake system is the means by which force is applied, but the brake lining is actually the component that bears the brunt of all the heat, weight, energy and force created during braking.
August 3, 2022
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