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By Michael Nielsen, Publisher | 15+ Years in Diesel Repair Last Updated: September 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 from most
Workers’ Compensation for Truck Repair Shops: Complete Guide Read More »
By Michael Nielsen, Publisher | 15+ Years in Diesel Repair Last Updated: September 2026 ⏱ Estimated reading time: 13 minutes Wheel bearing failure is a progression every diesel technician who’s spent enough years on the road has seen: a call comes in, a wheel is smoking or already off, and what should have been a
Wheel Bearing Failure and How It Destroys the Axle Spindle Read More »
By Michael Nielsen, Publisher | 15+ Years in Diesel Repair Last Updated: September 2026 ⏱ Estimated reading time: 13 minutes Wheel hub maintenance doesn’t get the attention that engines, brakes, or tires get in most maintenance conversations — right up until a hub fails. When a wheel-end assembly loses lubrication or runs out of adjustment
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 »
Get a truck repair shop featured in trade publications: earned vs. paid routes, what editors want, and a free eligibility check before you write a word.
Truck Repair Shop Featured in Trade Publications: What Works Read More »
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 and falsification: the 2026 CVSA out-of-service criteria, how inspectors detect it, revoked ELDs, carrier duties, and prevention.
ELD Tampering and Falsification: A Complete Fleet Guide Read More »
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 »