The Difference Innovative Shop Equipment Makes in Productivity

Gray Manufacturing's wireless portable lift system minimizes physical strain for technicians with touch screen control.

Productivity is crucial to the big rig shop’s bottom line and its ability to keep trucks moving over the road. Reliable shop equipment is a critical element for maintaining high levels of productivity. Technicians can’t maintain a seamless workflow if truck lifts and other maintenance equipment wears out or fails during use, creating an unsafe […]

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6 Signs It’s Time for Truck Maintenance

Signs like grinding noises, differences in fuel usage and burning smells can indicate truck maintenance is due.

When you’re under pressure to deliver on schedule, it can be easy to put off preventative truck maintenance. But if you’re wanting to get more miles out of your vehicles, you should learn to recognize a few signs that it’s time. Strange Noises: A tractor-trailer isn’t known for peaceful tranquility, but there’s a difference between […]

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Extending the Life of the Fleet With Preventative Maintenance

The life of the fleet is tied closely to the effectiveness of your preventative maintenance plan.

Whether it’s a limited budget, supply chain concerns or simply a new strategy you’re trying, there are many good reasons why you may want to extend the life of the fleet you’re managing. You know that the key to getting the most possible miles out of your fleet is preventative maintenance, but you want to […]

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4 Rules of Winter Care for Your Diesel Engine

Your diesel engine requires awareness of the cloud point and cetane number to avoid engine issues.

4 Rules of Winter Care for Your Diesel Engine Cold weather has set in, and you may be wondering what steps you should take to ensure your winter care for your diesel engine is adequate. For instance, do you let your engine warm up before starting your driving for the day? The simple answer is, […]

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Ask Your Diesel Mechanic: The Unseen Danger of High Winds

A good diesel mechanic can help you check your doors and other areas on your semi prone to damage from high winds.

It’s easy to anticipate trouble when rain, snow or ice are threatening the safety of your route. But one of the biggest dangers on the road is a little more deceptive. High winds can topple a semi on the road, so talk to your diesel mechanic to ensure your truck is ready for the challenge. […]

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