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TMC Special Section
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Heavy duty
diagnostics
at the
next level
Educational sessions
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
The Bosch ESI[truck] platform is
unlike any other in the industry
Full-Color Wiring Diagrams
(without the monthly fees):
f View 3D models to see a full
picture of the exact vehicle,
its system components -
including critical sensors,
actuators and more
f HDS 1000 touchscreen Windows®
10 tablet
f Ruggedized drop-tested tablet
designed for the garage
environment
f Enhanced bidirectional controls
− Injector coding, forced DPF
regen, VGT relearning, special
tests, component actuations
& more
f Standardized software user
interface
f Scan procedures the same for a
Sprinter van to a Terex Titan
dump truck
f All-in-one subscription unlocks
access to repair information for all
makes and models
f Handy soft-sided carrying bag for
easy transport between vehicles
and sites
f Live tech support
f Industry leading nationwide
field support
Solutions for every job.
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f Embedded repair information
& quick one touch links to
guided diagnostics
Live Data Stream:
f System display breaks down
complicated systems into
smaller subsystems for an
easily digestible view of the
vehicle, so techs know exactly
what's in the vehicle and
what to expect during repair
Extended License
Subscription:
f Diagnostic functions continue
after subscription expiration
f Optional Off-Highway
software and cable kit for
working on everything from
stationary generators,
forklifts, combines, cranes
and everything in between
boschdiagnostics.com/hd
Check It After You Spec' It!
Technical Session #1
Wednesday, Sept.20:8-9:30a.m.
Truck equipment and technology
continues to become more complex
with every model change and
fleet managers are faced with decisions
on new systems and components
that must work together to
meet business needs. As a result,
many stakeholders involved in the
truck purchasing process find it
critical to build one truck to a particular
specification, perform a pilot
review of the new equipment to
verify it is built exactly as ordered,
and confirm the build quality of
the equipment. Conducting a pilot
review and correcting issues at the
factory or upfitter prior to delivery
to the fleet will help reduce delays
and repair costs in putting equipment
into service after it is delivered
to the fleet. But what about
after the pilot review is complete
and you start taking deliveries of
your newly specified vehicles? Are
you satisfied with the quality and
build accuracy of the vehicles for
which you are supposed to place
into service? Particularly since the
COVID pandemic, many fleets have
struggled with in-service issues
due to parts and labor shortages
at the original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) level, not to mention
the same struggles with their own
maintenance and repair operations.
Some fleets have reported
to ATA's Technology & Maintenance
Council (TMC) that they have had
greater difficulties accepting units
from the factory because they do
not meet the specifications intended.
Attend this session and learn
how to ensure your new vehicles
meet your expectations before
you place them into service. We'll
cover recommended practices
for pilot reviews, postpilot review,
and pre-in-service inspections to
catch problems in the inspection
bay before they arise on the road.
Quality Maintenance Through
a Quality Culture
Technical Session #2
Thursday, Sept. 21:
7:45-9:15 a.m.
A maintenance operation needs a
formal, structured, and repeatable
framework to establish a quality
assurance program within a given
facility that is dedicated to ensuring
all serviced vehicles are ready for
operation after a maintenance/
repair event. Poor repair quality
and repair " comebacks " cost both
vehicle owners and repairing facilities
time and money. Processes
should be in place that reduce
or eliminate issues created by
human factors. TMC recommended
practices identify eight critical
components to a sound quality
control program, which include
visual assurance, process, metrics
tracking, inspection, business considerations,
checklists for quality
and repair, and calculating rework
costs. During this session, panelists
will provide recommended practices
for and examples of implementing,
sustaining, and measuring a
successful quality control program
that mitigates repair issues created
by, but not limited to, workmanship,
forgetfulness, oversight, and carelessness.
We'll share proven strategies
for delivering quality maintenance
through the healthy cultivation
of a quality culture in fleet
and service provider operations.
STUDY GROUP SESSIONS
Novel Approaches to Tire Inflation
and Monitoring Management
S.2 Tire & Wheel Study Group
Thursday, Sept. 21: 9:30-11 a.m.
Commercial truck tires are
designed to run under a wide
range of real-world conditions
and tire pressure changes are a
natural result. With tire temperature,
ambient road temperature,
vehicle loads, vehicle speeds, and
road surface all impacting tire
pressure, tire inflation monitoring
and management can be challenging,
as fleet managers will attest.
Maintaining a minimum cold tire
pressure is critical, with load/
inflation tables determining the
minimum air pressure needed to
support the tire load. Maintaining
proper tire inflation will maximize
tire life and casing durability as
well. It also reduces overall tire
costs, downtime, tire replacement,
irregular wear, wheel replacement,
road debris, and the natural
resources required to manufacture
tires and retreads. Correct
inflation will also increase benefits
such as fuel efficiency, safety,
driver retention, and uptime, all
of which have a direct impact on
cost per mile. Today's fleet managers
have it easier than previous
generations, since there are a
number of tire inflation and/or
monitoring systems available that
help ensure sufficient inflation for
the load being carried. But while
tire labor can be reduced, it is still
necessary to periodically inspect
tires to ensure they are serviceable,
properly inflated, and the systems
are working correctly. During this
session, TMC's S.2 Tire & Wheel
Study Group will examine what's
new today in the area of tire inflation
and monitoring management.
Panelists will feature experts in
tractor and trailer tire construction
and inflation, as well as tire pressure
monitoring systems (TMPS).
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