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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJune 13, 2019

Importance of Proper Truck Tire Maintenance

By managing a tire throughout its lifecycle – from selection to removal – fleet managers can make a big impact on the bottom line, all while making mobility more efficient for their fleet.

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ArticlesMay 9, 2019

Fleets Offer Best Practices for Preventing Winter-Related Vehicle Downtime

Pre- and in-season inspections, tire and fluid winterization, and safety equipment retrofits keep fleets on the road in icy and snowy conditions.

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ArticlesApril 29, 2019

Why You Shouldn't Neglect Your Truck Scales

The goal of any vehicle scale service program should be to ensure that equipment stays in working order, with minimal downtime between service visits or the life of the product. The losses to revenue due to a scale failure can exceed the cost of maintenance.

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Newsby StaffApril 11, 2019

Pep Boys Fleet Program Includes Mobile Crew

Pep Boys Fleet is a brand-new program that puts a renewed focus on automotive service designed to better meet the needs of today’s growing fleets.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherMarch 11, 2019

Predictive Maintenance: Tell Me Something I Don’t Know

Preventive maintenance programs are yesterday’s news. Tomorrow’s fleet manager is working on predicting issues before they even occur.

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Articlesby Mike AntichFebruary 26, 2019

Synthetic Oils, Higher Labor Rates Increase Preventive Maintenance Costs

On average, PM costs have increased due to higher labor rates, expansion of models requiring synthetic motor oil, and more expensive cartridge oil filters. One offset is that longer lasting synthetics have extended oil-drain intervals.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichFebruary 26, 2019

Maintenance Spend Increased 3-5% in 2018

Average repair spend per unit increased 3-5% in calendar-year 2018, primarily due to higher labor rates and part prices. Also, PM costs were up due to the shift to more expensive synthetic oil and higher replacement tire prices.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichFebruary 17, 2019

Excessive Idling Can Create Pitfalls Voiding Warranty

For fleet managers, excessive idling of vehicles can pose a serious problem by harming engine efficiency and causing premature voiding of auto warranties.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Shelley MikaFebruary 6, 2019

Top Maintenance Best Practices for Medium-Duty Trucks

Keeping a work truck properly maintained is a key component in the effort to keep downtime to a minimum and costs low.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 30, 2018

Higher Motor Oil Prices Nudge Preventive Maintenance Costs Up

Citing the higher cost of crude oil, many major manufacturers of finished lubricant products increased prices from 5% to 8% in CY-2018. Plus, each model-year, more OEMs require the use of more expensive synthetic motor oils.

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