NASHVILLE Tenn. — The Technology & Maintenance Council said it is launching a new effort to attract more technicians to the industry and improve their training.
March 10, 2014Special Coverage, Business
TMW Software Powers Michelin Fleet Maintenance Network
TMW Systems said it worked with Michelin to provide the software for the tire company’s new fleet maintenance service, the Truck Care Network.
March 10, 2014Special Coverage, Business, Technology
TMC Launches Committee to Attract Technicians
Special Coverage, Fuel, Business
FuelDefend Expands Product Lineup
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — FuelDefend Global Ltd., a provider of anti-siphoning devices to prevent fuel theft, announced several additions to its lineup.
March 10, 2014Special Coverage, Business, Equipment
PressurePro, TrackPoint Announce Partnership
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Advantage PressurePro and TrackPoint Systems announced a partnership to develop what they called the first real-time tire pressure monitoring system for untethered trailers.
March 10, 2014Special Coverage
Phillips Partners With Innotec for LED Trailer Lighting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Phillips Industries announced it has entered the exterior trailer LED lighting market through a partnership with Innotec
March 10, 2014Special Coverage, Business, Safety, Government
Nussbaum to Use FlowBelow Wheel Covers for Entire Fleet
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Truckload carrier Nussbaum Transportation said it will retrofit its entire fleet with wheel covers from by FlowBelow Aero Inc.
March 10, 2014Special Coverage
Scholarships Competition Opens for Technicians
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council said it has started accepting applications from diesel technicians for scholarships to three institutions.
March 6, 2014Special Coverage
TMC Introduces Certification for Vehicle Maintenance Standards
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council said it has introduced a certification for users of its Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards.
March 6, 2014Special Coverage
EMU: Technicians Try to Break Repair Code
Sometimes, it’s the seemingly little things that can cause a big problem — something like a tractor headlight going out in the middle of nowhere, USA.
March 6, 2014Special Coverage
Opinion: Help Wanted: Diesel Technicians
The short supply of diesel technicians has become critical, resulting in fleets, dealers and independent shops being unable to fully staff their operations. In fact, one expert in truck-dealer operations said seven out of 10 fleets don’t have enough diesel technicians.
March 6, 2014