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- How much electrical power do ac devices in your tractor actually consume?on Feb 24, 2013 in Truck Mechanic NewsHow much electrical power do ac devices in your tractor actually consume?
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) Changeson Dec 7, 2012 in Truck Mechanic NewsSafety Measurement System ChangesThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) quantifies the on-road safety performance and compliance history of motor carriers, to prioritize enforcement resources, dete...
- Winners of the 2012 TMC SuperTech Announcedon Sep 13, 2012 in Truck Mechanic NewsChristopher Barnett, a technician with Ryder System’s Crittenden, KY, location, was named Grand Champion at the 2012 SuperTech National Technician Skills Competition, held in Pittsburgh, PA, as part of the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC)...
- DOT Appendix G Out of Service Criteria & Out of Service Violationson Aug 20, 2012 in Truck Mechanic NewsAppendix G is a list of defects that would fail the periodic (DOT Annual) inspection. It is the bare minimum that an inspector must check for during the inspection. Out of Service Criteria is a set of guidelines for enforcement that is published year...
- TMC National Technician Skills Competition (TMCSuperTech2012)on Aug 12, 2012 in Truck Mechanic NewsTMC National Technician Skills Competition (TMCSuperTech2012)...
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- What is ASE Truck Certificationon May 27, 2012 in Truck Mechanic NewsWhat is ASE Truck Certification...
- Do you know your CSA Maintenance Score?on Aug 24, 2011 in Truck Mechanic NewsCSA maintenance score is a big topic among many fleets right now. To keep a low score you must have a proactive maintenance program and drivers that perfrom pre and post trip inspections.The Motor Carrier Safety Measurement System (SMS) is a tool use...
- Freightliner Truck Dash Reads NO A65on Aug 9, 2011 in Truck Mechanic NewsWhen starting the truck or the truck is idling, the display will show NO A65. This is really reading no abs. Freigthliner uses the number 6 for the letter b and the number 5 for the letter s in the display. This displays for 2 reason.1. During igniti...
- How to Lower CSA Maintenance Score | Ask a Diesel Mechanicon Jun 10, 2011 in Truck Mechanic NewsTwo new forum areas have been added to truck mechanic tips. 1. CSA Maintenance Score – this new area is for posting ideas and suggestions on maintenance practices and suggestion for how to lower CSA maintenance scores.2. Ask a Truck Mechanic – by...
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