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4 Reasons Why You Should Only Go to a Certified Truck Repair Technician for Your Service

July 16, 2017
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Chances are, there are few investments more important to your business than your working vehicles. From independent drivers to commercial shippers, trucks are the backbone of their operations. They must be ready and kept in top condition at all times to guarantee high reliability and low operating costs. Rely on a Certified Truck Repair Technician for …

June 21, 2019
Commercial Truck Tires, Road Service, Truck,

Tips for commercial trucking road safety

Safety is one of the most important aspects of managing a commercial trucking fleet. Ensuring your truckers are practicing safe driving techniques is paramount not only to their safety but to keeping your vehicles safer for longer. Both your drivers and your commercial trucks will be able to stay safe on the road for longer …

February 13, 2020
Articles, Tire Service, Truck,

Taking proper care of your commercial trucks starts by understanding what components matter most for safe, reliable operation. Within the broad spectrum of commercial trucks lies a common thread of the most critical components essential for top performance. Fleet managers in all industries can rest assured that these seven key commercial truck components will always …

September 27, 2019
Commercial Truck Tires, Truck,

Alignment Matters: Taking Vehicle Alignment for Granted Could Cost You

Fleet managers failing to tend to their commercial truck maintenance needs can end up costing themselves thousands in unnecessary repairs. One of the most overlooked areas of commercial truck maintenance is managing proper vehicle alignment. A bad alignment can negatively impact every area of your commercial fleet from fuel economy to tire cost. The only …

September 16, 2019
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Grease is an often-overlooked component to many fleet managers’ operations. Failure to keep your fleet trucks properly lubricated can result in costly repairs and downtime. In order to avoid unnecessary mechanical services for your fleet, you’ll need to select the right grease products to properly lubricate key components of your trucks. Read on to find …

November 01, 2019
Commercial Truck Tires, Truck,

Everything You Need to Know About Commercial Truck Tires

When it comes to commercial truck tires, the size and specification matter. To avoid unnecessary maintenance needs for your vehicle, you need to understand the exact type of tire it requires to operate as it should. There are many different elements that differentiate one commercial truck tire from another, and understanding each is the key …

May 01, 2019
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Work Truck Magazine recently named the Ford F-550 as the 2019 Commercial Truck of the Year. Chosen from a list of 11 contenders, readers selected the F-550 for its unparalleled application effectiveness, durability, quality, servicing, maintenance, and lifecycle costs. As fleet managers seek to reduce overall costs for operations, updating their trucks can be one …

November 17, 2017
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Since 1955 STTC has been relied upon by people across the Northeast for a wide variety of car and truck service, along with services for heavy off-road working vehicles. We’re your local tire and mechanical truck service experts, and we have more than fifty convenient STTC locations ready to help. We’re dedicated to doing every job right, …

December 27, 2019
Commercial Truck Tires, Truck,

How Mounting & Alignment Affect Wear & Tear for Semi-Truck Tires

One of the biggest hassles for fleet managers is maintaining the integrity of their vehicles and tires. Many fleets mistakenly believe that the costs of temporarily taking a vehicle off the road far outweigh the benefits that proper mounting and alignment can provide. Because the kinetic forces surging through a truck’s suspension are much stronger …

February 17, 2020
Articles, Tire Service, Truck,

How to Estimate the Useful Life of Your Commercial Truck Tires

For fleet managers, few things are more important than ensuring their commercial truck tires are safe and reliable. That’s why it’s crucial for fleets to understand the life cycle of their truck tires so they know when it’s time to replace them. There are many signs that fleet managers can watch out for that will …

A Perfect Storm – How Grocery Supply Chains Were Disrupted During COVID-19
Submitted by Editor STTC on Tue, 7/7/2020 - 8:00 am
Now, even a few months into the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis, consumers are still having difficulty finding many of the groceries and household supplies they need. However, in the first weeks of the crisis, shoppers who braved going into stores found themselves looking at aisle after aisle of empty shelves where essential products would normally sit. …
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Gear to help fight coronavirus in the cab
Submitted by Editor STTC on Tue, 6/30/2020 - 4:57 pm
Today during the COVID-19 pandemic, truck drivers rank as some of the country’s most essential workers as they keep supply chains moving for critical medical supplies and grocery items. It is crucial that their working environments be kept as safe as possible. While one might think that this would be a simple task given that …
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