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SPOTLIGHT ON SUSPENSION
Six tips for smoother
suspension inspections
With no end of the truck driver shortage in sight,
providing a comfy ride might give your company
a leg up on keeping drivers in the seats of your
trucks versus finding employment elsewhere.
By Cris Beaulieu
S
uspensions have the vital role of not only protecting the cab from
bumps along the road but also cushioning the driver as well. Ensuring
that heavy-duty trucks have a smooth ride makes for a happy driver,
supporting employee retention and overall well-being.
But when components of air ride or leaf spring suspensions are worn
or damaged, it can put drivers in an unsafe situation and cause poor ride
quality, excess tire wear, and driver fatigue from inconsistent alignment
due to suspension component wear or failure, according to Mike Adams,
general manager at Blaine Brothers TruckAline.
Daily inspections can reduce downtime, and progressive damage can be
avoided by identifying problems early. Components should be inspected
by a reputable suspension repair shop if you believe there are signs of
wear or failure, Adams emphasized.
28 Fleet Maintenance | October 2023
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of october2023
Hitched Up – In search of the best techs and leaders around
Equipment – On your mark, get set, winterize!
In The Bay – Aftertreatment exorcisms made easy
Shop Operations – Game On!
Suspensions – Six tips for smoother suspension inspections
Shop Profile – Building and maintaining a legacy
TMC – TMCSuperTech wrap-up
Fleet Parts & Components
Tools & Equipment
Product Spotlight – TPMS and ATIS
The rise of diagnostics tools... and shop profits
Rapid Response: The true value of triage bays
Fight to repair
Diagnostics product guide
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october2023 - Hitched Up – In search of the best techs and leaders around
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october2023 - Equipment – On your mark, get set, winterize!
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october2023 - In The Bay – Aftertreatment exorcisms made easy
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october2023 - Shop Operations – Game On!
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october2023 - Shop Profile – Building and maintaining a legacy
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october2023 - TMC – TMCSuperTech wrap-up
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october2023 - Product Spotlight – TPMS and ATIS
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