The efficiency and productivity of Kenworth equipment came several years ago, and it all started with a knock on the door and a sales call.

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Wheel bearings are an important part of the braking mechanism. The wheel bearings are, quite simply, what keep your wheels turning, and with minimal friction. They’re one of those unsung components – they don’t stand out the way something like an engine does, but they still have a role to play in uptime, vehicle performance and even fuel efficiency. Things like bearings, seals, hubs, hubcaps, and adjusting nuts all come together to form a unit that works to keep your trucks rolling. So while they may not seem like the most important component on the truck, they’re a vitally important one, meaning that you should do your best to minimize any maintenance issues. Related Articles - FE’s Truck Trend of the Year: Zero-Emissions Regulations - Truck Trend of the Year No. 2: Autonomous Trucks - Trend of the Year No. 3: The vocational truck boom For this episode of On the Road, I sat down with Michael Hartman, senior director of the heavy duty sales vehicle aftermarket for North America at SKF. We talked about the role of the wheel bearing, what to look for in an inspection, and what equipment fleets can use to spot wheel bearing issues before they happen. Fleet Equipment’s On The Road is sponsored by Rockland Flooring. Subscribe to our newsletter to catch every episode as we dive into the best practices and servicing information to keep your trucks On The Road.

Kristy Coffman of Mitchell 1 joined me in this episode of On the Road to talk about the past and future of truck maintenance.

There’s a range of applications across the medium-duty extended universe—Mevotech said its 5 TTX Brake formulations are ready for the job.

What new technology does it have, how does it work, how is it going to benefit fleets and when can you get it? Let’s go for a ride and find out.

This is Detroit ... sort of. We’re actually in Ypsilanti, Michigan in this episode of On the Road, riding in the next-generation Freightliner Cascadia. Freightliner says the new generation truck is all about improving safety, efficiency, and profitability for fleet managers, is what they’re saying. So, what new technology does it have, how does it work, how is it going to benefit fleets and when can you get it? Let’s go for a ride and find out.

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For this episode of On the Road, I sat down with Michael Hartman, senior director of the heavy duty sales vehicle aftermarket for North America at SKF. We talked about the role of the wheel bearing, what to look for in an inspection, and what equipment fleets can use to spot wheel bearing issues before they happen.

On the Road explores what makes refuse a good fit for electrification, and why cities such as Madison, WI, have begun investing in electric refuse trucks.

Showing up for a quick repair at a shop with no bays available is a scenario that’s all too common, and one that fleet service managers need to avoid.