A recurring diesel particulate filter warning can leave fleet managers weighing the cost of professional service against a less expensive cleaning product. The right decision depends on what is causing the warning and what the proposed service can actually resolve. A...
A truck that repeatedly requests regeneration can disrupt routes, deliveries, and maintenance schedules. But another regeneration is not always the right answer. The problem may involve operating conditions, accumulated ash, a faulty sensor, or an engine issue....
A diesel particulate filter, or DPF, helps control particulate emissions from diesel-powered trucks. Keeping it in good condition requires more than responding to a dashboard warning. Fleet managers need to understand regeneration, ash buildup, warning patterns, and...
The Challenges of Managing Multiple Hi-Rail Maintenance Vendors A truck waiting between vendors is unavailable for its next assignment, even when nobody is actively repairing it. Hi-rail vehicles combine a road-going truck with rail gear that supports travel on...
A diesel particulate filter, or DPF, captures soot from a diesel engine’s exhaust. When it becomes overloaded or develops a fault, your truck may request more frequent regeneration, lose power, or require unplanned downtime. For fleet managers, the key is knowing when...
