4 Fleet Maintenance | May 2018
CONTENTS / MAY 2018
FEATURES DEPARTMENTS
18 VEHICLE
A primer on truck paints
and graphics
Proper vehicle finish helps prevent
corrosion and promote positive
brand image.
24 IN THE BAY
Keeping engines cool
A look at diesel engine cooling
systems and how fleets can keep
theirs operating smoothly.
» Which glycol is best?
30 SHOP OPERATIONS
Making the case for
on-site fuel management
The right equipment, training,
processes and fuel-quality control
can help to boost efficiency and drive
down costs.
» Considerations for on-site
alternative fuels storage
10 When does it make sense
to outsource maintenance?
Steps to determine if contract maintenance services
are the right approach for your fleet.
» A quick list of key benefits and potential drawbacks to
outsourcing maintenance
» Considerations when selecting a potential contract
maintenance provider
On the cover: Photo courtesy of NationaLease
8 UPTIME
A visit to a contracted
maintenance facility.
38 FLEET PARTS
& COMPONENTS
What’s new in products for more
efficient fleet operation.
41 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
A roundup of the latest tool
and equipment offerings.
49 CLASSIFIEDS
Product and service offerings.
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» COVER STORY
35 BRAKING &
COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Maintenance considerations
for air disc brakes
By David Inman
TECHNICAL SALES, TMD FRICTION
36 TRAINING
Making a case for oscilloscopes
By Keith Littleton
OWNER, K&D TECHNICAL
INNOVATIONS
34 MANAGEMENT
How do you manage random
vehicle failures?
By Joel Levitt
PRESIDENT, SPRINGFIELD RESOURCES
50 GUEST EDITORIAL
Addressing EGR cooler failures
By Jeff Dahlin
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER,
BULLET PROOF DIESEL
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