21 Sep Electric Trucks Are Promising, but Industry Must Understand Full Energy Needs It’s time to start discussing electric trucks in light of the reality that they only handle part of the energy required for propulsion, leaving important aspects of energy production to external power sources. Read more...
21 Sep Technician Shortage Spurs Fleets to Outsource More Work The truck technician shortage is causing some fleets to outsource more of their repair and maintenance work to dealerships. Read more...
21 Sep The Aftertreatment Treatment Fleets continue to encounter challenges dealing with aftertreatment technologies that are now being refined after major changes in years past. From a maintenance perspective, aftertreatment systems are improving. Read more...
21 Sep The Dog Days of Maintenance and Emissions Alphabet Soup Canines and cats make great ride-long partners for some Class 8 truck drivers, but sometimes shedding pets can contribute to maintenance issues. Read more...
21 Sep Powering Liftgates Advances in batteries and charging systems, as well as the use of solar panels, are helping to solve the problem of liftgates that drain a truck's battery. Read more...
21 Sep Dana Showcases Expanded Range of Electric-Vehicle Systems, Components at IAA HANOVER, Germany — Dana Inc. showcased a broad range of components and systems to support vehicle electrification at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show. Read more...
21 Sep NAFTA’s Latest Deadline Day Comes and Goes Without Canada Deal OTTAWA — NAFTA talks probably have missed the latest in a string of deadlines, leaving all eyes on the United States over what will happen next. Read more...
21 Sep Rigorous Maintenance Essential to Avoiding Brake Problems Preventive maintenance on the pneumatic system of brakes is essential to keeping Class 8 trucks on the road. Read more...
21 Sep Not Your Typical Repairs Most of the work maintenance shops do is repetitive, but sometimes a unique problem can arise, and finding the solution can be a time-consuming process. Read more...
21 Sep Liftgates Versus Ramps Liftgates, once beset with maintenance and power problems, largely have overcome those issues and are being used to help deliver more freight faster while preventing driver injuries, industry experts said. Read more...