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Articlesby Lexi TuckerAugust 23, 2021

Understanding Tire Retread Management Programs and Technologies

If you think you know everything there is to know about tires, check out this primer on how to get the most out of what keeps your trucks moving.

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ArticlesAugust 19, 2021

Brake Safety Week: What to Expect, How to Prepare

Bendix put together a guide to help fleets get ready for Brake Safety Week.

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Newsby Mike AntichAugust 16, 2021

Impact on Maintenance as Vehicles Idled Due to Pandemic

During calendar-year 2020, fleet maintenance expenses declined year-over-year compared to CY-2019, primarily driven by the COVID lockdowns and customer restrictions on allowing visitors on company premises. In addition, vehicles were under-utilized resulting in unintended additional problems such as flat tires, dead batteries, and rusting brakes.

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Articlesby Jim ParkAugust 9, 2021

3 Ideas for Getting Ahead of DPF Buildup

Don't wait for the yellow light to come on; get ahead of DPF (diesel particulate filter) buildup with these maintenance tips.

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Videosby Mike AntichAugust 3, 2021

Fleet Maintenance in 2021 and Beyond

Discover what the current fleet maintenance landscape looks like in 2021, how to avoid long maintenance intervals, as well as avoiding unscheduled maintenance costs in this State of the Fleet Industry Spotlight interview.

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Videosby StaffAugust 2, 2021

Multiple Parts Shortages Increasing Fleet Downtime

This episode of State of the Fleet Industry covers the cause and effects of the parts shortages, reasons for increased parts costs, as well as when parts inventories will normalize again.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 27, 2021

A Blueprint to Predictive Maintenance for Fleets

The vehicle supply shortage has put maintenance back in the spotlight. Meanwhile, OE data is finally being harnessed to better predict when components will fail. How and where can predictive maintenance deliver an ROI for fleets today?

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Newsby StaffJuly 13, 2021

Lytx Adds Maintenance Features

Lytx brings Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Preventative Maintenance to clients and fleet managers.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichJuly 1, 2021

Top 7 Fleet Maintenance Trends in CY-2021 & 2022

Vehicle maintenance expenses declined in CY-2020 primarily due the COVID lockdowns, but are trending upward in 2021. The forecast for CY-2022 is for maintenance costs to further increase due to higher labor rates and tire expenses.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2021

New Vehicle Shortages Puts Emphasis On Increased Fleet SMR Schedules

The ongoing semiconductor shortages, with the resultant delays on new vehicles, is impacting fleet replacement cycles. As a result, many fleets are now facing lifecycle extensions as shortage of replacement vehicles becomes a pressing issue, which in turn places a premium on Service, Maintenance and Repair (SMR) schedules.

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