Recent Blog Posts

• FAQs About Wheel Bearings

  Posted: April 16, 2021

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  Categories: Industry News , Heavy Duty Technology , Product Innovations
  

  Why Worry About Your Wheel Bearings?

  It takes good fortune and a sturdy vehicle to travel thousands of miles across the country, and your wheels have a lot do with keeping your journey safe and smooth. Most of what we’re concerned about on our wheels is what we can see – does the tire pressure look good? Are there any cracks or scrapes that should be noted? Are all the lug nuts in place? Are all the tires still on the vehicle?

  But in addition to keeping an eye out for visible signs of wear and tear on your wheels and hubs, it’s also a best practice for fleets and owner/operators to know and understand when wheel bearings may be showing signs of early failure. Your wheel bearings fit snugly inside the wheel hub and reduce friction as your wheels spin while also supporting the vehicle’s entire weight. That’s a big job, but when you know your bearings, you increase your chances of addressing bearing issues before they lead to unexpected downtime, late deliveries, and lost revenue.

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• The Importance of Fan Clutch Replacement

  Posted: April 14, 2021

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  Categories: Industry News , Heavy Duty Technology , Product Innovations

  

  The Weather Is Heating Up

  After a harsh winter driving through snow, we can’t blame truckers for their excitement over the spring season; but with the changing season comes new challenges that truck drivers will face. Since the weather turned from bitter cold to a now more pleasant temperature, heavy-duty trucks require attention of certain parts - such as engine components - to prepare for the warm weather.

  One of the most common problems that truckers will face this season and moving into summer is with fan clutches and will become increasingly more noticeable as the days get hotter. Now is the time to talk about what the fan clutch does for your engine cooling system; the warning signs of bad fan clutch; and how to replace it on commercial vehicles.

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