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Vol. 27, No. 3
FLEET MAINTENANCE
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OPINION
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ART I CLE
TMC spotlights alt-powertrain
challenges and potential
TMC's technical session on future powertrains highlighted
benefits and challenges from supplier, fleet, and manufacturer
perspectives.
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MEDIA GAL LERY
Top 100 U.S. truck stops, as
rated by Trucker Path users
For this release of the mobile app
provider's annual list, over 8.5 million
ratings and reviews were used to
rank America's best independent and
chain truck stops of 2022.
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Are hydrogen
engines the
answer?
Along with being used
in fuel cells, hydrogen
can also fuel internal
combustion engines. And
while not always being the
most efficient, fleets may
find they are the most
proficient for now.
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Importance
of detecting EV
battery leaks
Leaks or contaminants
can compromise an
electric vehicle battery
and endanger drivers and
technicians, which is why
battery detection solutions
will be crucial, Redline
Detection President Alex
Parker explains.
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april2023
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of april2023
Hitched Up: A fresh approach to maintenance
Equipment: Digging for the root cause
In The Bay: Trucking's fountain of youth found
Shop Operations: The post-pandemic parts plan
Electrical: Building brainier batteries
Brakes: Decoding the disc vs. drum brake debate
TMC: TMC 2023 looks ahead
Training: Are you willing to invest in techs?
Guest Editorial: Five questions to ask your lubricant technical expert
Fleet Parts & Components
Tools & Equipment
Classifieds
Product Spotlight: eCommerce
Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Support your techs with the right tools for the job
Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Diagnostic Tools
Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Power Tools
Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Hand & Specialty Tools
Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Shop Equipment
Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Tool Storage
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april2023 - Hitched Up: A fresh approach to maintenance
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april2023 - Equipment: Digging for the root cause
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april2023 - In The Bay: Trucking's fountain of youth found
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april2023 - Shop Operations: The post-pandemic parts plan
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april2023 - Electrical: Building brainier batteries
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april2023 - Brakes: Decoding the disc vs. drum brake debate
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april2023 - TMC: TMC 2023 looks ahead
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april2023 - Training: Are you willing to invest in techs?
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april2023 - Guest Editorial: Five questions to ask your lubricant technical expert
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april2023 - Fleet Parts & Components
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april2023 - Tools & Equipment
april2023 - Classifieds
april2023 - Product Spotlight: eCommerce
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april2023 - Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Support your techs with the right tools for the job
april2023 - Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Diagnostic Tools
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april2023 - Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Power Tools
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april2023 - Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Hand & Specialty Tools
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april2023 - Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Shop Equipment
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april2023 - Tools & Shop Equipment Supplement: Tool Storage
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