It is an industry-wide issue and has been for decades – the shortage of well-trained, qualified truck service technicians. Few interactions between customer and dealership can sour that relationship more than a negative service experience. Extended downtime and return trips to the shop for the same problem result in customer frustration and a direct hit [...]
9 Ways to Prepare Your Semi Truck for Cold Weather The beautiful colors of Fall will quickly change to bare trees followed by ice and snow in the north country. Here are 9 helpful tips to prepare your semi-truck and keep your truck running through the bitterly cold weather heading our way. If you’re driving [...]
We want YOUR opinion! Please tell us what you'd like to see on the blog in 2021 here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PGRPKW9 Winter Truck Maintenance Chill in the air means it's time to prepare your truck for winter The chill is in the air, the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping. Is your truck [...]
It’s hot, hot, hot! And if your truck air conditioner doesn't seem to be keeping you cool enough, there are a few easy things you can check yourself before bringing it into the shop. If you have poor airflow out your dash vents, check the fresh air cabin filter, it may be plugged. [...]
Tips on how to keep your truck cool during downtime Keeping you or your driver’s cool in the Summer heat is an absolute necessity. Well rested, alert drivers are more productive and safer on the road. While on the road, the truck A/C is keeping the cab cool. What about cooling the cab and sleeper [...]
The sun is shining, the temperatures are rising, and it’s time to remind everyone about the importance of emissions system maintenance and cleaning. After winter idling to stay warm, condensation occurs inside the air system of an engine. Investing less than a couple hours to remove and clean out the air handling sensors will keep [...]
After a long, harsh winter, the days are finally getting longer, the sun is shining, and temperatures are rising. Is your truck ready to handle the heat? Here are some quick maintenance items to cross off your list as you transition into summer. Cooling System Separate your A/C condenser and air-to-air core from the radiator. Take [...]
Having your engine overhauled is a big commitment and perhaps the most important commitment you can make to your truck and your business. With overhaul costs ranging from $20,000 to $30,000, the decision on whether or not to have an overhaul performed on your truck’s engine can be a tough one. There are many [...]
