Top 10 Winter Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Heavy-Duty Truck Running Strong Cold, winter weather is hard on the many trucks across the central United States. Frozen fuel, weak batteries, and slippery roads are all part of life on the road, sometimes causing stalls in producti... Nov 11, 2025 Tech Tips
Roadside Emergency Kit Essentials for Long-Haul Truckers A roadside emergency kit should be an essential part of any commercial driver’s or trucker's arsenal. In the United States, it is critically important to have a backup plan for absolutely anything. ... Nov 11, 2025 Tech Tips
CSA Scores Explained: How Maintenance Impacts Your Fleet Rating Every carrier is judged on its CSA score. Managed by the FMCSA, this rating determines how often your trucks are inspected, how insurers view your risk, and even whether you win new business. And whil... Nov 11, 2025 Tech Tips
Aluminum vs. Steel Wheels for Heavy-Duty Trucks: Which Should You Choose? In trucking, wheel choice often comes down to one question: steel or aluminum? The answer isn’t cosmetic; it determines how your trucks handle, how much fuel they burn, and how often they’re sidelined... Nov 11, 2025 Tech Tips
Truck Diagnostic Systems 101: History, Types & Use Truck diagnostics technology has long played a vital role in maintenance, compliance, and efficiency. The first on-board diagnostic (OBD) system was invented in the 1980s. Since then, technology has ... Nov 4, 2025 Tech Tips
HDVs: Demolish Downtime With Mobile Truck Repair It's not just you; downtime costs are up—and rising. In 2024, researchers published a None [1] report in Fleet Management Weekly , laying out findings gleaned from analyzing comprehensive surveys ... Nov 4, 2025 Tech Tips
Guide To HDV Air Brake Adjustment: Laws & Safety In None [1] 30% of truck crashes , air brake problems are a “significant” factor. One of the most common air brake issues is reduced brake force, due to increased pushrod stroke. It can lengthen ov... Oct 7, 2025 Tech Tips
2025 Emissions Rules: A Heavy-Duty Truck Maintenance Guide Over half of all Americans—about 156 million people—are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution each day. And diesel engines’ emissions are a big part of the problem. Thus, government agencies i... Oct 7, 2025 Tech Tips
How to Extend The Life of Your Clutch In A Heavy-Duty Truck The longevity of a truck's clutch varies widely. At best, the clutches of heavy-duty trucks can last over 300,000 miles. Yet, it's not uncommon for a clutch to need replacement after only 60,000 ... Aug 6, 2025 Tech Tips
Understanding Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Systems & Common Failures The EGR system of a heavy-duty vehicle makes a big difference in its performance and safety. In this guide, discover how these systems work. Then, learn how to make your truck's EGR work for you. What... Aug 6, 2025 Tech Tips
When to Rebuild vs. Replace a Truck Differential A truck’s differential is a crucial part of its drivetrain, and it shouldn’t be overlooked. Most differentials need a fluid change every 30,000 miles or so, particularly if the truck hauls heavy loads... Aug 6, 2025 Tech Tips
Power Take-Off Care & Buying Guide For Heavy-Duty Trucks For commercial truckers, power take-offs get real results. In None [1] one recent experiment , a fleet of 150 bucket trucks saved $443,000 in fuel costs and slashed CO₂ emissions by 788 tons in... Aug 6, 2025 Tech Tips