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Maintenance & Uptime

Keep vehicles ready for work with practical maintenance and repair guidance. Explore preventive maintenance, service options, tires, parts, and roadside support to help reduce downtime and keep jobs on schedule.

Photo Galleries•by Staff•May 16, 2011

Mobile Mavericks

Thinking of joining the food truck revolution? Mix great cuisine with the right vehicle, then throw in long order-to-delivery times, severe-duty maintenance, DIY repairs and ever-changing regulations.

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Articles•by Joe Bohn•July 1, 2008

Cycling Truck Bodies: Is It a Good or Bad Idea?

As the cost of truck bodies increases due to rising material costs, recycling bodies on new chassis can become more attractive. However, the cost of vehicle downtime to allow for remounting needs to be taken into account.

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Articles•by Tariq Kamal•September 1, 2007

Using Telematics to Manage Truck Fleets

Fleet managers describe how the ability to track vehicle location, gas consumption, and preventive maintenance has benefited their fleets.

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Articles•May 1, 2007

Benchmarking Keeps This Fleet on Track

Gem Plumbing saved 25% on its fleet maintenance and repair costs in five years by implementing a strict preventive maintenance program and a comprehensive system to track to it.

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Articles•June 1, 2004

How to Cost-Effectively Support Street Maintenance

To be successful, fleet management must develop a partnership with the operating departments, their operators, and vendors. Fleet is the pivotal player in these relationships as it manages equipment from cradle to grave

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Articles•June 1, 2004

Accurate Mileage: The Lifeblood of Good Fleet

Nearly every function of fleet vehicle management requires a decision dependent upon accurate odometer reporting. Utah’s Division of Fleet Operations employs a proactive approach to ensure correct mileage data.

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News•October 16, 2000

TRW and Michelin Focus on Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Consumers will soon have access to the next development in advanced tire pressure monitoring technology, thanks to an agreement between TRW and Michelin.

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