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Intelligent Trailer Technology Advances

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Gregory Van Tighem in Transport Topics

Imagine that a half-loaded trailer sitting in a yard for five days could tell you that its right front outside tire had low air pressure. For a trailer equipped with telematics technology capable of powering itself untethered to a tractor, such a scena…

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TMC Survey Shows COVID-19 Impacts on Maintenance Operations

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Gregory Van Tighem in Transport Topics

A survey conducted by the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council in March and April found that the COVID-19 pandemic had little impact on the readiness of the technician labor force for fleets and service providers.

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Carriers, Truck Dealers Take Safety Precautions Amid COVID-19

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Gregory Van Tighem in Transport Topics

As COVID-19 spread across the country and the number of cases began to spike, some trucking companies and truck dealers made significant operational changes in their maintenance shops to prevent exposure to the virus.

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Efforts to Prevent Clogged Diesel Particulate Filters Include Low-Ash Engine Oil, Ensuring Fuel Quality

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Gregory Van Tighem in Transport Topics

As engine oil suppliers develop new formulations to protect diesel engines and enhance their efficiency, some are paying particularly close attention to the performance of exhaust aftertreatment systems.

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