Roadside repair and breakdown maintenance is a tough business, and the conditions technicians and towing personnel must work under just make it worse. However, the risks can be minimized effectively if proper safety and task procedures are followed. Does your operation’s training program cover this type of maintenance adequately?
Class 8 commercial vehicles are already being deployed both on- and off-highway with an Automated Driving System (ADS) in full control of the vehicle. Millions of miles of operational experience are enabling ADS developers and vehicle manufacturers to increase capabilities, safety and reliability to the point that the potential is here for ADS operate without human intervention.
Diagnosing today’s electrical and electronic systems is one of the biggest challenges facing technicians. Those that are masters of this important technical skill are highly sought after and welcome additions to any fleet maintenance team. How do your technicians stack up?
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are becoming increasing commonplace on today’s commercial vehicles. These diverse safety enhancements are proving well worth the investment in most operations for reducing crashes, improving compliance and increasing safety.
ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) has developed what is widely considered the industry’s best collection of recommended practices on the subject of tire and wheel maintenance, specification and repair. Yet so often fleets struggle with the basics of tire maintenance management such as ensuring proper tire inflation for
the load being carried. Is your operation well-versed in proper tire and wheel practices?
There’s been much discussion about the application of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology to Class 7-8 heavy-duty commercial vehicles. However, ADAS can also successfully be applied to light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles as well — with some technical caveats. Do you know what they are?
Many ADAS features are seamlessly adapted to Class 2-6 commercial vehicles, such as forward collision warning, lane keep assist, camera mirrors and others. However, when it comes to automatic emergency braking (AEB), the situation is more challenging.
Nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensors keeping you up at night? You’re not alone. Sensors can be some of the most vexing aspects of today’s modern aftertreatment systems on conventionally powered diesel vehicles.
If NOx sensors are increasing both your maintenance costs and downtime, then perhaps you should consider attending this session, during which our panel of experts will walk attendees through complex sensor diagnostics using root cause methodology.
Reducing one’s corporate footprint is a key strategic goal of every sustainability initiative. But what exactly is one’s carbon footprint when it comes to commercial vehicle operations, and how far out does it extend beyond the usual suspects?
Clean, dry air is essential for proper operation of pneumatic systems on commercial vehicles. Without it, increased downtime as well as shortened component and vehicle service life will inevitably result.
Refrigerated trailers are critical to the maintenance of our modern lifestyle. Without proper refrigeration transport, it would be next to impossible to handle temperature-sensitive and perishable freight, compromising food, medical and other cold chain industries. ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) has several recommended practices that pertain to the maintenance of refrigerated trailers including:
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