One of the most vital systems that you need to consider in extending the life of a machine is your hydraulic system. Keen attention to the maintenance of your machines maximizes their value in the ...

Establishing a solid preventive maintenance (PM) program is the key to getting the most productive use out of your truck and trailer. “A good PM program means you are doing everything you can within ...

Too many small carriers run their maintenance programs off hope and memory. And let’s be honest—that’s not a strategy. That’s a liability. Waiting until something breaks costs more than just money. It ...

In many parts of the country, the construction season is really ramping up. With commercial construction activity on the rise, and residential activity still within a healthy range, there will be ...

Bill White (right), equipment manager with Blythe Construction, reviews shop work flow with Damian Miszuk, shop foreman. Demand in the shop is coming under control as Blythe shifts priority to ...

“Preventive maintenance for a mixed fleet is really challenging,” says Aaron Mayer, director of finance and equipment for earthmover Ryan Incorporated Central, Janesville, Wisconsin. “I’ve read a lot ...

Ryder System Inc. is rolling out a new preventive maintenance (PM) program to those who buy its used trucks, with the ability to finance or prepay for the PM service package they select. The company ...

Preventative maintenance refers to tasks that maintain assets on a regular basis to optimize performance and prevent unexpected breakdowns that could push up asset tracking costs. Depending on the ...