CONTENTS / OCTOBER 2021 p. 10 Equipment AMT service shifts forward Mastering the service requirements of AMTs can help fleets obtain the efficiency benefits the system offers. p. 16 In The Bay The essentials of truck triage Tips and tools to ensure maximum triage efficiency. » Detecting faults in aftertreatment systems p. 24 » ON THE COVER Shop Operations Reaching peak fuel-efficiency With the right maintenance strategy emphasizing fuel efficiency, a fleet can have it all: better fuel economy, more uptime, and lower maintenance costs. » Anatomy of Shell Starship 2.0 Best practices for AMT service P. 10 V IEWS FROM THE EXPERTS 48 Management Overlooking the point of PM inspections By Joel Levitt SPRINGFIELD RESOURCES SPOTL IGHT ON... p. 38 Fluid & Filtration Dealing with dirty DEF Best practices to help fleets preserve the purity of their diesel exhaust fluid. p. 42 Under Vehicle Ins and outs of servicing modern wheel-ends How to tackle wheel-end issues with more speed and confidence. How to create an efficient triage process P. 16 DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR 8 Hitched Up Part procurement is such sweet sorrow. 50 Diagnostics Increase in electronics drives need for diagnostic tools By Mindy Long 52 Training Inside the ASE test development process By George Arrants ASE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 58 Guest Editorial Six steps to achieve zero shop accidents By Gino Fontana CTP Want to contribute? Contact us at editor@FleetMaintenance.com What to spec for peak fuelefficiency P. 24 53 Fleet Parts & Components What's new in products for more efficient fleet operation. 54 Tools & Equipment A roundup of the latest tool and equipment offerings. 57 Classifieds On the cover: John Hitch | Fleet Maintenance and 1251218290 | gremlin | Getty Images 4 Fleet Maintenance | October 2021