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By Michael Nielsen, Editor & Publisher | 15+ Years in Diesel Repair Last Updated: July 2026 ⏱ Estimated reading time: 15+ minutes Workers’ compensation for a truck repair shop is state-mandated insurance that pays medical bills and lost wages when a technician is injured or made ill on the job, and it shields the shop […]
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Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents By Michael Nielsen, Editor & Publisher, Heavy Duty Journal Last Updated: July 2026 📖 Estimated reading time: 13 minutes Every diesel technician who’s spent enough years on the road has a story like this one: a call comes in, a wheel is
Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents By Michael Nielsen, Editor & Publisher, Heavy Duty Journal Last Updated: July 2026 📖 Estimated reading time: 13 minutes Wheel hubs don’t get the attention that engines, brakes, or tires get in most maintenance conversations — right up until one fails. When
Wheel Hub Maintenance for Heavy-Duty Trucks: Oil and Grease Service Guide Read More »
Sprinter van upfitting explained for fleet managers — GVWR limits, alterer certification, and trade-specific builds for electricians, plumbers, and HVAC crews.
Sprinter Van Upfitting: The Complete Guide for Every Trade Read More »
Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents By Michael Nielsen, Editor & Publisher, Heavy Duty Journal | Last Updated: July 2026 Getting your truck repair shop featured in trade publications comes down to one practical reality: the major outlets accept contributed content only through narrow, non-promotional submission processes that
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A complete commercial truck tire management guide for fleets — tire spec by position, inflation protocols, wear pattern diagnosis, retread economics, and CSA compliance.
Commercial Truck Tire Management: Complete Fleet Strategy Guide Read More »
Learn how to diagnose turbocharger failure in heavy-duty diesel engines — root causes, symptoms, step-by-step inspection procedure, and rebuild vs. replace guidance.
Turbocharger Failure Diagnosis: Complete Heavy Duty Guide Read More »
Buying a used tool truck? Inspect chassis, body, electrical, and HVAC before you commit.
This guide covers what to check, what to ask, and how to negotiate the price.
How to Buy a Used Tool Truck: What to Look For Before You Commit Read More »
ELD tampering carries fines up to $16,000 per violation. Learn how the six falsification methods work, how inspectors detect them, and what fleet managers must do now.
Compare fleet dash cameras for trucks — Motive, Lytx, Samsara,
Netradyne, and Garmin — on AI accuracy, ELD integration, contract
terms, and insurance savings. Find the right system for your fleet.
Fleet Dash Cameras for Trucks: A Complete Buyer’s Guide Read More »
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