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News, information and case studies of this major fleet expenditure category. Learn techniques fleets use to improve maintenance and increase uptime as well as the latest technological advancements helping predict parts failures even before they happen.

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Beyond fault codes: Modern remote diagnostics

Jeremy Wolfe

Nov. 21, 2024

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Fontana: Winter maintenance tips and best practices

Gino Fontana

Nov. 5, 2024

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Trimble said its revamped TMT Road Call streamlines the process of getting a vehicle from breakdown to back on the road in a single, connected workflow—all while reducing the time, cost, and stress associated with managing these unexpected events

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Trimble revamps TMT Road Call to help fleets solve breakdowns quicker

Josh Fisher

Oct. 22, 2024

Trimble's revamped roadside assistance solution streamlines fleet maintenance to reduce vehicle downtime by integrating critical data into a single platform. The transportation...

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Remnants of the Francis Scott Key Bridge

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How Baltimore carriers endured the bridge collapse, port closure

Jeremy Wolfe

Dec. 12, 2024

The Newport Pell Bridge in Newport, Rhode Island. September 2024.

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Rhode Island tolls can continue targeting tractor-trailers

Jeremy Wolfe

Dec. 12, 2024

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Lane Shift Ahead

What’s your trucking AIQ?

Josh Fisher

Dec. 12, 2024

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Clark: Why maintenance matters even more during times of turmoil

Jane Clark

Oct. 7, 2024

Fleet managers have much to consider. That’s why doing whatever they can to keep vehicles running safely, effectively, and in compliance is so vital.

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Fontana: Don’t forget to appreciate your technicians

Gino Fontana

Sept. 24, 2024

As with your drivers, your technicians should be an integral part of your team, and your management team must show them just how important they are—not just one week a year, but...

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Equipment

Improve uptime with tire pre-checks and monitoring

Seth Skydel

Sept. 6, 2024

Though most fleets have formidable pre-check practices, there are solutions for tire monitoring that can help streamline those inspection processes on trucks and trailers.

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Vaughn: Steps to avoid predatory towing

Steve Vaughn

July 25, 2024

Keep in mind that your drivers, your insurance company, your chosen towers, and the highway patrol all have your safety interests in mind. Work with them to avoid predatory towers...