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CONTENTS / OCTOBER 2022
p.
12
Equipment
TPMS is now mainstream,
but should it be mandatory?
The case for TPMS seems clear enough for most
fleets and they are in wide use, but should the
government mandate them?
p.
22
In The Bay
Diagnosing
aftertreatment headaches
Aftertreatment systems have evolved a lot since
their inception, yet still create headaches for
the industry. The right balance of diagnostics
and best practices can relieve that stress and
promote uptime.
p.
28
» ON THE COVER
Shop Operations
How KPIs fuel shop efficiency
Fleets, service providers, and maintenance
management software suppliers all agree on the
value of key performance indicators to improve
shop operations.
SPOTL IGHT ON...
p. 36
Under Vehicle
Lifting strategies
of the South Pacific
Even in paradise, trucks need maintenance. And
with space in short supply, that's often facilitated
by mobile lifts.
p. 39
Fluids & Filtration
Do the benefits
of additives really add up?
Fleets are rarely enticed by marketing claims, but
case-study data shows that there's some solid
science behind all of that additive sales sizzle.
p. 46
TMCSuperTech
Female tech makes history
at TMCSuperTech 2022
As FedEx Freight dominated the TMCSuperTech
competition, shop technician Bonnie Greenwood
scored a historic victory for female techs by
coming in second place.
4 Fleet Maintenance | October 2022
Aftertreatment
diagnostics
P. 22
DEPARTMENTS
FROM THE EDITOR
8 Hitched Up
Equipping your fleet
for future battles
The future
of TPMS
P. 12
V IEWS FROM THE EXPERTS
42 Management
BendPak founder reflects on
career lifting up the vehicle
repair industry
By John Hitch
FLEET MAINTENANCE
48 Training
The 2% solution to the
tech shortage
By George Arrants
ASE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
58 Guest Editorial
Filter monitoring for
increased uptime
By Chaz Vollmer
SENZIT
Want to contribute? Contact us at
editor@FleetMaintenance.com
Cover images: 55553835 | Nattstudio |
Dreamstime; 1410443677 | adventtr |Getty Images
Unlocking the
power of KPIs
in the shop
P. 28
50 Fleet Parts &
Components
What's new in products for
more efficient fleet operation.
53 Tools & Equipment
A roundup of the latest tool
and equipment offerings.
56 Classifieds
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of october2022

Hitched Up: Equipping your fleet for future battles
Equipment: TPMS is now mainstream, but should it be mandatory?
In The Bay: Diagnosing aftertreatment headaches
Shop Operations: How KPIs fuel shop efficiency
Under Vehicle: Lifting strategies of the South Pacific
Fluids & Filtration: Do the benefits of additives really add up?
Management: BendPak founder reflects on career lifing up the vehicle repair industry
TMC SuperTech: Female tech makes history at TMCSuperTech 2022
Training: The 2% solution to the tech shortage
Fleet Parts & Components
Tools & Equipment
Classifieds
Guest Editorial: Filter monitoring for increased uptime
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october2022 - Hitched Up: Equipping your fleet for future battles
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october2022 - Equipment: TPMS is now mainstream, but should it be mandatory?
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october2022 - In The Bay: Diagnosing aftertreatment headaches
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october2022 - Shop Operations: How KPIs fuel shop efficiency
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october2022 - Under Vehicle: Lifting strategies of the South Pacific
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october2022 - Fluids & Filtration: Do the benefits of additives really add up?
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october2022 - Management: BendPak founder reflects on career lifing up the vehicle repair industry
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october2022 - TMC SuperTech: Female tech makes history at TMCSuperTech 2022
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october2022 - Training: The 2% solution to the tech shortage
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october2022 - Fleet Parts & Components
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october2022 - Tools & Equipment
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october2022 - Classifieds
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october2022 - Guest Editorial: Filter monitoring for increased uptime
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