As we enter the new year, many people decide to make new year’s resolutions. For fleet managers, why not resolve to commit to a comprehensive fleet maintenance plan this year? Proper fleet maintenance can prevent breakdowns, extend the life of your fleet, streamline...
Recognizing the signs that your oil pump is about to fail is essential for a fleet manager and a driver. Not only is it frustrating when components fail, but it’s also a potential safety and hazard risk. Once you know the signs of a possible failure, it makes it that...
The law requires DOT (Department of Transportation) inspections to help increase roadway safety. The inspections are done on commercial motor vehicles and check that all parts and components are in safe and working condition. Knowing what to expect from the inspection...
Running a fleet and ensuring everything is in safe and working order takes a lot of work. Operators with smaller fleets or very small truck owner-operators on contract especially have a lot of big maintenance decisions to make. Keeping the work all in-house,...
A truck battery that is losing charge or needs premature replacement is a serious inconvenience that could cause expensive downtime. There could be parasitic loads draining the battery or another issue causing the drain. Either way, knowing the cause is the first step...
When parts break down or wear out, it affects the entire semi-truck. For example, bad wheel alignment is a troublesome issue that can lead to premature wheel wear and poor fuel economy. That’s why recognizing the signs is essential to prevent worsening problems. Here...
