By Kyle Gillett
Mobile Service Manager
Allstate Peterbilt Group
If you’re like most fleet owners, you may be able to perform routine maintenance at your facility. But you probably don’t have OEM certified technicians or electronic diagnostic tools on hand for the more complex jobs. So what are your options? Read the rest of this entry
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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
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