CONTENTS / MAY 2023 p. 8 Equipment Tire roundtable: Spec'ing by duty cycle Experts from leading tire OEs fill you in on what to consider when spec'ing tires. p. 12 In The Bay Oh, deer! Deer-vehicle collisions are often unavoidable, but fleets can mitigate damage and decrease downtime with a few changes. p. 18 ยป ON THE COVER Shop Operations Shop reality gets an assist Augmented and assisted-reality solutions are now available, but are these high-tech tools boosting shop productivity? SPOTL IGHT ON... p. 30 Lubricants Simplifying engine oil sampling How fleets can take preventive maintenance up a notch with the right oil sampling tools and techniques. p. 32 Technology Curbing cargo and component theft with technology Due to the threat of thieves stealing cargo and components such as catalytic converters, fleets and shops must become more vigilant by relying on cargo and security cameras to catch bad actors in the act. Want to contribute? Contact us at editor@FleetMaintenance.com Cover photo: MHS Truck & Bus Tire spec'ing roundtable P. 8 V IEWS FROM THE EXPERTS 26 Diagnostics Rise of diagnostic tools in the shop By Mindy Long CONTRIBUTING EDITOR 27 Safety NFL QB's death puts trucking maintenance on trial By John Hitch EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 34 Guest Editorial In the midst of change, trucking needs to foster excitement By Ed Chipalowsky NACFE DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR 6 Hitched Up Maintenance in the age of complacency 35 Fleet Parts & Components What's new in products for more efficient fleet operation. Mitigating deer hits P. 12 38 Tools & Equipment A roundup of the latest tool and equipment offerings. 42 Product Spotlight: Oil Spill Solutions May 2023 | FleetMaintenance.com 3 MHS Truck & Bus Efficiency gets boost from AR P. 18http://www.FleetMaintenance.com