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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. By implementing these essential maintenance tips, fleet managers can ensure their trucks stay in top condition, reducing breakdowns and extending vehicle lifespan. This article explores key strategies to keep your fleet operating at peak performance.

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

Auto Service World

While many fleet managers track basic maintenance costs, the true financial impact of a grounded truck extends far beyond repair bills. When one truck is down, others must pick up the slack, accelerating their wear and tear while potentially incurring driver overtime costs. This impact reverberates throughout your entire operation.

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5 Career Opportunities To Explore After Auto Detailing School

Automotive Training Centre

You may prefer working with heavy-duty trucks where keeping a fleet clean is needed, or for those of you with an entrepreneurial spirit, you can start your own business. These cars, and specifically the parts replaced, need to be detailed before being returned to the customer.

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Ram Check Engine Light: 8 Key Triggers + Can You Drive with It?

RepairSmith

In modern Ram trucks, a defective ignition coil pack will affect only the concerned cylinders. This restricts the flow of exhaust gasses, affecting combustion and activating the Check Engine Light on Ram trucks. Next, we’ll see how to address a Check Engine Light on your truck. You may also experience poor fuel economy.

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Annual Lift Inspections Protect Techs, Dealership and Customers

AutoSuccess

Ask the technician who was struck hard by a truck when a front swing arm let loose, dropping the front end on his shoulder. After the inspection, the inspector should provide a written record of all observations and findings for every inspection point and any adjustments made or parts replaced.