Fleet Management News & Business Info | Commercial Carrier Journal
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n P A R T N E R S O L U T I O N S / E A T O N C U M M I N S Five transmission must-haves When choosing your truck's transmission, there are five crucial factors to consider. These must-have features can increase equipment uptime and profits for your fleet. 1. Low maintenance Truck repair and maintenance accounts for 9 percent of operational costs, with expensive downtime included in percentage, according to American Transportation Research Institute. A reliable transmission with few maintenance needs is key to optimize uptime. Transmission lube change intervals, lube availability and clutch adjustment schedules can affect the amount of downtime for the vehicle. Consider how serviceable the transmission is and how extensive the service locations are to your location. Tracking down a service location can contribute to downtime, versus the convenience of having a broad network of service locations. 2. Light weight Bulk haulers are especially conscious of how every pound impacts freight efficiency. That's why switching to aluminum components is a good strategy, especially