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.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
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.
October 8, 2021Single 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.
October 8, 2021Proper Lighting Gives Fleets Brighter Maintenance Outlook
Faulty trailer lighting is one of the most common roadside violations that inspectors find.
October 8, 2021Failing DEF Sensors Getting Software Fixes From OEMs
Software overrides for diesel exhaust fluid sensors that are in perilously short supply are making their way from truck manufacturers to repair shops, helping keep equipment on the road and prevent engine shutdowns that can leave a truck stranded when the sensors fail.
October 7, 2021Rivian’s Electric Truck Gets All the Attention, but Fate Is Tied to Amazon
On Oct. 1, Rivian shared new details of the Amazon deal in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, revealing how closely its fate is tied to one of its biggest benefactors.
October 7, 2021Minnesota’s Gabe Krebs to Compete in WorldSkills in Shanghai
One year from now, some of the world’s brightest and most highly trained young adults will gather in Shanghai for the 46th WorldSkills technician event. The contestants will go head-to-head seeking gold, silver and bronze medals.
October 6, 2021Netradyne Updates Processing Power of Driver Safety System
Netradyne updated its driver safety system with new features and an improved processor to better manage real-time data, the company announced Oct. 6.
October 6, 2021Volvo Wins Biggest Electric Truck Order
Volvo Trucks announced DFDS, one of Europe’s largest shipping and logistics companies, placed an order for 100 Volvo FM series electric trucks, and noted it is the truck maker’s largest such order and one of the largest of its type yet in trucking.
October 6, 2021September Class 8 Orders Decline
North American Class 8 orders in September dropped 11.8% compared with a year earlier, ACT Research reported, as truck makers struggled to match pent-up demand amid a badly out-of-kilter supply chain and a production schedule that continues to defy typical certainty.
October 5, 2021