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Stay Safe & Healthy This Labor Day Weekend

Whether it is precautions for COVID-19, or traveling precautions, there is a lot to keep in mind this Labor Day weekend. AAA is predicting less...

C10 – Fith Demo Run Stats

The C10's 5th Run Common objections to the C10: "That truck won’t work in my operation." "We haul heavy." "What about when you get off the...

Full Service Leasing and Dedicated Maintenance Success Story

Full-service Leasing and Dedicated Maintenance keep spirits high. Read below for an in-depth look at the challenges Idealease has faced when it...

Over 85,000 Reported to Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Since January 2020

According to the July 1 update from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, some 85,745 drug and alcohol...

Driver Safety Exercise

Safety Meeting Exercise As part of your next driver safety meeting have a driver get into the cab of a unit with the engine shut...

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Why TCO Matters So Much to Our Customers

Why TCO Matters So Much to Our Customers

by Friedrich Baumann, President, Aftersales & Alliance Management One of the best parts of my Aftersales job is meeting customers, developing relationships with them, and understanding their...

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Winterizing Your Truck Fleet

Winterizing Your Truck Fleet

KEEP YOUR FLEET AHEAD OF WINTER WITH THESE TIPS With fall and early winter weather seemingly less and less predictable, now is a good time to brush up on some fleet management basics. Seasoned pros...

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Yard Spotter Maintenance Tips

Yard Spotter Maintenance Tips

QUICK TIPS TO KEEP YOUR YARD SPOTTER PERFORMING Maintain Lubrication: Keep your truck lubed, using only high-quality grease on the suspension, steering, and drivetrain zerks. Failure to do so can...

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Winter Fuel Mix Affecting Fuel Economy

Winter Fuel Mix Affecting Fuel Economy

Q: Why does my Fuel Economy drop in the colder months? A: Refineries must change the composition of diesel fuel in the winter to help it function better in the cold weather. These changes give the...

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