New product offerings are being introduced in response to fleet requests for lighter, more durable products Read More
Darry Stuart
Measuring after PM repairs.

Stuart recommends looking at: Most of the successful cost-tracking systems use VMRS coding. I personally have been using VMRS for 35-plus years. I have also stepped out of the box as some of us ...

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Heavy-duty commitment For only the second time in its 38-year history, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence is being led by the trucking industry. Last November, John Pfennig, manager, service education... Read More
Electrical systems and batteries Strategies and devices to keep power available for cranking and other vehicle electrical loads Read More
Wheel end bearing choices Manual, pre-adjusted, unitized—what you need to know about wheel ends Read More
The three Rs--Recognition In this final installment of our three Rs series, we’ll examine what may be the most important—Recognition. Back in September, I got a call from Eric Benge, regional maintenance man... Read More
Right stuff At Food City, a combination of specifications, proactive maintenance and driver programs are adding up to an industry-leading safety record. Read More
Spec'ing for fuel efficiency--Retread designs With advanced technology, retreads are delivering better fuel economy without compromising traction and wear life. Read More
Stability control: proven safety technology
In October, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its final report on stability control systems for commercial trucks. Called “Safety Benefits of Stability Control... Read More
A significant shipper
It’s easy to see how SmartWay participation can directly affect a fleet’s bottom line and, therefore, attract the interest of top management. A decrease in exhaust emissions means the fl... Read More
Ready, set, go
Firmly focused on fuel economy, General Motors has announced that all of its 2010 Chevrolet and GMC V-8 powered trucks now feature variable valve timing (VVT). The addition of VVT to the 4.8- and 5.3-... Read More
Multiple components can influence truck handling
Change is a constant. Never has this been more obvious than in the increasing diversity of vehicle sizes and the configurations and the service conditions they are expected to endure. The days of a ty... Read More
Is your oil “swelling?”
Recently, I was contacted by a reader who thought his oil might be “swelling,” because he got dipstick readings above the full mark immediately before changing oil. He wanted to know if ... Read More
Corrosion protection
Across the broad spectrum of maintenance issues facing fleets, vehicle corrosion is one of the more bothersome, requiring persistent effort and a considerable amount of money to control and correct. ... Read More
Fumoto offers quick release oil valve
Fumoto's new quick release brass ball valve replaces standard crankcase oil drain plugs. Once installed, the Fumoto Valve allows users to drain engine oil without tools and without mess. For industria...
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Wheel-Checks for simple visual inspections
These loose wheel nut indicators allow a loose wheel not to be seen in a simple visual inspection. If a wheel nut has loosened, the Wheel-Checks will become out of sequence. The units are also heat se...
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Lubri-Diesel Plus Winterizer provides freeze protection
Casite's Lubri-Diesel Plus Winterizer reduces emissions and increases the lubricity of ultra low sulfur diesel fuel, in addition to preventing fuel gelling and icing to -35 degrees F. The formula also...
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Casite's Lubri-Diesel boosts fuel economy
Lubri-Diesel from Casite prevents premature injection pump and o-ring seal failure, in addition to boosting fuel economy by up to 15%. Lubri-Diesel adds lubricity to the entire fuel system components,...
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Seal replacement, proper storage crucial

According to the seal experts at SKF, faulty installation is a common cause of seal failure, but the most common reason is using the incorrect seal for the application. Check the old seal and replac...

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