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Essential Maintenance Tips for a Reliable Trucking Fleet

Auto Service World

Maintaining a reliable trucking fleet is crucial for any transportation business. This data facilitates informed decisions about maintenance schedules and parts replacement, reducing downtime and maintaining fleet reliability. Regularly reviewing these logs refines maintenance plans and boosts overall fleet performance.

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The Real Cost of Truck Downtime: How to Minimize Lost Revenue

Auto Service World

In today’s fast-paced logistics and transportation industry, every minute of vehicle downtime translates directly to lost revenue. This includes structured vehicle inspections, strategic parts replacement, and strict adherence to manufacturer service schedules.

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7 Essential Skills for Tomorrow’s Auto Repair Professionals

Auto Service World

This skill allows for precise identification of issues without unnecessary part replacements or trial-and-error methods. Mastering this area gets you prepared for the inevitable shift towards more autonomous transportation solutions. Technicians who can manage and analyze this big data hold a significant advantage.

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What's Covered in a PA State Inspection?

Girls Auto Clinic

The State Department of Transportation (PennDOT) requires you to renew these stickers yearly. A safety inspection can be daunting because the state requires auto technicians to look over all systems on a vehicle that may need some part replaced for safety reasons. Some parts you’ve never heard of before.

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4 Side Hustles To Explore After Auto Mechanic School

CATI

Mobile Mechanic Mobile mechanics carry out routine maintenance, large repairs, parts replacement, refurbishing, and general servicing of cars of all types at the request of their customers. Explore the training programs at Careers for the Automotive and Transportation Industries (CATI).

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Revolutionizing Fleet Care: A Mechanic’s Guide to Modern Tools

The Mechanic Doctor

Originally designed to ensure compliance with the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations set by transportation authorities , ELDs have evolved into comprehensive fleet management tools, offering functionalities far beyond mere logging. Digital inventory management tools help organize and monitor parts and supplies.