Tool Ownership

The Hidden Costs of Tool Ownership and How to Address Them

By Adrian Gram Having the right tools for a project is a game-changer, but it can seem like a necessary evil if you have to...
Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Ensuring Quality of Diesel Exhaust Fluid Can Keep Your Truck ...

By Jeffrey Harmening Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is made from a mixture of technically pure urea and purified water and must be handled and stored...
Site Audits

Site Audits: Small Investment, Big Returns

Regular inspections will help enhance tire longevity and performance Like inflation level checks, tread depth inspections, and other tire maintenance practices, regular site audits should...
Maintenance Repair and Operational Supplies

Maintenance Repair and Operational Supplies: Part 2

Maintaining proper storage for parts and materials inventory In part one of this series on the proper storage of parts, an explanation of the right...
proper storage for parts and materials

Maintenance Repair and Operational Supplies: Part 1

Even the best oil filter is of no use if the gasket/O-ring seal is brittle. And, if you manage a lot oil filters, hydraulic...
drain plug

Benefits of Changing Hot Oil

There are many routine maintenance tasks that fleet maintenance professionals perform every day, and changing oil is arguably the most important and frequently performed...
HDD tooling

5 Signs Your HDD Tooling Needs to Be Replaced

Your HDD operation is only as strong as the tools in your shed. One broken piece in a drill string can stall your job...
welding

Self-Shielded Flux-Cored Welding

For structural applications, some contractors have made the switch from stick welding to self-shielded flux-cored welding to increase productivity and give themselves a competitive...
value

Adding Value: You Can’t Manage What You Can’t See

Have you ever asked yourself, “I wish my organization would just see the value our maintenance operations bring?” It may seem like the maintenance...
mobile lube equipment

What to Consider When Adding Mobile Lube Equipment to Your Fleet

If your equipment isn’t working, you’re not making money, so it can be a real challenge to shut a machine off for routine service...