Transport Topics
Avoid the Dreaded 'D' Word
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Problems with engine exhaust aftertreatment systems have been near the top of the trucking maintenance list in recent years. Those components are often a key cause of the dreaded “D” word: downtime.
Telematics Has a Key Role in Trucking Filtration
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The advent of modern truck telematics has changed how fleets determine when filter or other services are needed — and when quick action is necessary to prevent potential engine damage or failure, a fleet maintenance executive said.
Remote Diagnostics to the Rescue
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Remote diagnostics systems available on modern trucks are helping fleets avoid costly repairs and reduce vehicle downtime, and this technology is rapidly advancing toward offering better predictions of when problems might occur.
Automated and Electric Vehicles
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The Technology & Maintenance Council is evolving to contend with the necessary maintenance and specification issues that are arising as a result of two advanced technologies that are fast becoming part of today’s trucking scene.
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