It isn’t traditionally stressed enough in maintenance, but in the contractor world, avoiding recalls and rework is crucial. One big difference is a contractor must redeploy service personnel to the ...

Troubleshooting problems with a truck’s electrical system takes knowledge and experience.“Always take a systems approach when you are spec’ing and maintaining your vehicles’ electrical systems,” said ...

As trailers become more complex, with telematics and diagnostics systems of their own, more auxiliary equipment and more sensitive electronics, the need to keep those systems running will become more ...

Most people call an electrician when something breaks. A breaker panel trips at midnight. The lights flicker during dinner.

The day will come when trucks no longer have hood latches. Where the latch was will be a sticker that says, “Do not open. No user-serviceable parts inside.” Until then, we will still have electrical ...