Cranking Out More TMC SuperTech 2017 Contenders
Still going strong, with only a few competitions left, professional commercial vehicle technicians are still making their way out to their state competitions to battle for a spot in the TMC SuperTech National Technician Skills Competition coming this September. Although we are still busy sponsoring and setting up service information skills stations with our TruckSeries web-based truck repair information software, we would like to take the time to share some photos and recognize a few state station and champion winners who shined recently.
Fleet managers now schedule DPF cleaning as part of regular maintenance. The result is less downtime and fewer unexpected DPF service surprises.
Maintaining a fleet of Class 4-8 trucks can be a tricky business, even for the most experienced mechanics. Time is of the essence to stay on track and minimize downtime.
Modern maintenance alert systems can take the guesswork out of when a system should be serviced. Here’s an overview of how prognostics systems notify technicians (or drivers) of an upcoming service need based on data about the vehicle in real-world driving conditions.
New ABS and stability technologies offer a proven way to help reduce the occurrence of loss-of-control events, and some even help with rollovers.
Introducing Manager SE Truck Edition – a new shop management system to help repair shops that service Class 4-8 trucks keep track of all the moving parts in the shop.
Air or spring? Choosing the right suspension requires an understanding of how the trade-offs match up to your application requirements. Here are some things to think about when considering suspension types.
Here’s the lineup of annual state truck technician skills competitions for the year where Mitchell 1 will be hosting the information skills testing.
Tractor-trailer connections have a lot of variables, but one constant is the need for a sturdy and safe connection to each other.
When looking at a torque specifications table, all you want to know is the specification you need and then move on quickly. Here are some tips to do just that!