Some industry representatives suggest that electric-powered vehicles will not only reduce diesel pollutants, but also attract a new generation of recruits to the field of heavy truck maintenance.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.
Former Army Mechanic Is Now a Truck Tech
Former Army mechanic Lindsay Dunham says the “unpredictable nature” of her job and being able to work with her hands are among the things she enjoys most about being a big-truck technician.
July 19, 2019FutureTech Champ Advances Her Career
Bonnie Greenwood, the first female TMC FutureTech champion, is a shop technician with FedEx Freight.
July 19, 2019Schools Eye Technician Students
The diesel technician shortage is a concern within the trucking industry, and technical schools said they’re reaching out to students as early as seventh grade and connecting with adults who want to work with their hands.
July 19, 2019Trailer Makers Face California Equipment Efficiency Deadline
Trailer makers intending to sell their products in California beginning Jan. 1 must certify beforehand that the equipment meets the state’s Phase 2 greenhouse gas rule and receive an executive order, according to the California Air Resources Board.
July 16, 2019Parts Makers Must Change With Times as Autonomous Tech Evolves
The car industry is reinventing the wheel to prepare for autonomous vehicles.
July 15, 2019Purkeys Introduces Charger for Accessory Batteries
Purkeys introduced its SteadyCharge accessory battery charger that maintains batteries powering trailer refrigeration and heating units during periods of inactivity.
July 15, 2019Fontaine Brings Friction Stir Welding to Revolution Trailer
Fontaine Commercial Trailer Inc. announced it assembles its Revolution brand all-aluminum platform trailer using StirLITE friction stir welding.
July 12, 2019Used Class 8 Prices Up 6% in a Year as Inventories Increase
The average used Class 8 truck brought a higher sales price in May than in the same month a year earlier, but with inventories gradually building and growth in the freight market slowing down after last year’s boom, analysts are divided on the long-term outlook for values.
June 27, 2019Experts: Trucking Companies Should Use Data Collected to Improve Margins, Decrease Downtime
ARLINGTON, Va. — Trucking companies that effectively mine the data generated by their operations can free up time and capital to invest in other areas of their businesses, experts said at an industry meeting here.
June 27, 2019