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Maintenance Recommendations for Aftertreatment Uptime

By Tony Rich
Service Technician
Allstate Peterbilt Group

If you have 2010 or newer units in your fleet, you already know there are additional requirements for maintaining the aftertreatment system. But, are you aware of the recommended maintenance schedules for ALL of the components? Staying ahead of these practices will not only help you increase uptime, but prevent significant repair costs. Read the rest of this entry >>

Four Questions You Should Always Ask when Buying a Used Truck

By Bill Maki
Used Truck Manager
Allstate Peterbilt Group
The time has come… you are ready to purchase your “new” used truck! Do you know what you should be looking for when evaluating a truck? After all, this is a critical decision and you want to be sure you are making the best choice for you and your business. Before purchasing a used truck, you should always ask the following four questions: Read the rest of this entry >>

Are You an Entry-level Diesel Tech? Here are a Few Tips to Help You with a Smooth Start in Your New Job.

By Dave Cermak
Service Development Manager
Allstate Peterbilt Group

The transition from being a student in a post-secondary vocational program to a technician on the service floor of a Peterbilt dealership can be a scary, and sometimes stressful, period in a new technician’s life. You learn quickly how much you don’t know when you’re rubbing elbows with some of the best technicians in the business. Part of the uncertainty comes from not knowing what you should be doing or what the expectations are. Read the rest of this entry >>