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Essential Maintenance Tips for a Reliable Trucking Fleet

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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. They are critical for smooth fleet operation and controlling repair costs.

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Current Trends in Hiring Demand for Heavy Duty Truck Mechanics

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Heavy-duty truck mechanics industry has witnessed many changes in the last few years. Development in logistics and transportation is a driver of those changes for the economy, technology and the demography. The rise in the demand for skilled mechanics has occurred due to the development in the logistics and transportation sector.

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

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In today’s fast-paced logistics and transportation industry, every minute of vehicle downtime translates directly to lost revenue. While many fleet managers track basic maintenance costs, the true financial impact of a grounded truck extends far beyond repair bills.

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Is Mobile Service the Right Step for Your Shop?

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The trucking industry has long been the backbone of the economy in the United States, but with its importance comes the constant challenge of keeping fleets on the road and minimizing downtime. truck repair sector is home to over 46,000 businesses, with a market size of over $10 billion. See how one business made it work for them.

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The Data-Driven Leader

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Leveraging KPIs to Keep Your Truck Repair Shop Profitable Featuring Eddie Lawrence of Mobile Transport Repair Running a truck repair shop comes with its fair share of tough decisions. Customers are hesitant, approving only the most urgent repairs while deferring preventative maintenance. Adjust your labor rates?

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8 Useful Tips for Keeping Your Fleet Safe This Summer

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Schedule regular vehicle maintenance checks The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates 35% of large truck crashes involve brake and tire problems — issues easily addressed by routine maintenance. That’s why a regular preventive maintenance schedule can lower the risk of accidents in your fleet.

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From the Magazine: The return of the commute

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minutes primarily driven by commutes made in a car or a truck. Faced with an emergency repair, will they choose to work from home for more days, look at alternative means of transport and defer the repair? More vehicles and longer commutes directly equal to wear/tear, regular and preventative maintenance, towing services and so on.