Preventative maintenance is essential to keeping your trucking fleet in top condition. It also cuts costs on repairs and extends truck life. Gray Diesel & Equipment Services offers tips for establishing a preventative maintenance plan for your fleet.
Prepping your semi-truck for winter is a regular autumn task. You would never want to be caught out on the road in sub-zero temperatures just because you forgot to check fluid levels or because your engine wasn’t lubricated well enough for cold temperatures. In contrast, prepping for summer often gets overlooked. But, it’s just as […]
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Waiting until your dry van is out of commission to address its care and maintenance can cost you in terms of both lost productivity and more costly repairs. With the right dry van maintenance tips, you can gain more control over when and where you invest in repairs and stop being at the mercy of […]
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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 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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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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