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TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
Removeable pocket clip
Offers increased visibility
of tank fluid levels
The Pulse Level Tank Monitoring System from
Graco allows shops to track tank levels, capture
and apply data, and allocate inventory quickly,
accurately, and confidently. Shops can use the data
to simplify procurement, improve profitability, and
assess the overall performance of crews and technicians,
the company said. Compatible with LTE networks,
available in Wi-Fi configurations, and easy
to use, shops can choose from multiple tank-level
monitoring technologies.
For more information visit FleetMaintenance.com/21238554
Welds up to 1/4 " thick material
The Forney Industries 140 MIG Welder, No.
309, is designed to run off of 120V power and
can weld up to 1/4 " thick material. It's capable of
MIG and flux-core welding, has a cast aluminum
wire drive system, and a large cabinet that can
easily fit up to 10-lb. spools of wire. Applications
include metal fabrication, maintenance and
repair, farm, and automotive.
For more information visit FleetMaintenance.com/21238552
The Wedge Slim Everyday Carry Flashlight from
Streamlight is a compact, high-performance EDC
light designed for clean pocket carry. It's outfitted
with a rotating thumb switch that provides control
over its two lighting modes: constant-on and THRO
(temporarily heightened regulated output). The
rotatable switch also has a battery level indicator.
The flashlight measures 5.65 " in length, is made of
anodized aluminum, and has a waterproof USB-C
port. In addition, the deep carry, removeable pocket
clip is able to attach on either side of the light.
For more information visit FleetMaintenance.com/21236733
Removeable EVA
foam dust filter
The Brass Knuckle
For most Mack front axles
The ESCO 1.8 " Mack Kingpin
Socket, No. 40310, is designed
to be used on the slotted adjusting
screw in tapered kingpins that are most commonly
used on most Mack front axles (12,000 to
20,000 lb.). It's manufactured for use with 1/2 " drive
ratchets and breaker bars.
For more information visit FleetMaintenance.com/21236729
Removes Sheppard
pitman arms
The Specialty Products
Company Class 8 Pitman
Arm Popper, No. 73140,
is designed to remove
Sheppard pitman arms for short sector and long
sector shafts with a bolt or nut attachment. The
heat-treated pusher screw features fine threads
and a ball bearing tip to make removal easier without
damaging expensive steering box components.
For more information visit FleetMaintenance.com/21239648
Grasshopper Dust Goggle/
Spectacle, No. BKDST-1010N, features a soft,
comfortable EVA foam dust filter with built-in air
channels that fills the gap between the glasses and
the face. The filter can be removed to transform the
glasses into standard protective eyewear. The lens
is durable polycarbonate and manufactured with
BK-Anti-Fog coating. The thermoplastic rubber temples
provide hypoallergenic, non-slip comfort. The
Grasshopper is also fully dielectric (no metal in the
construction) for an extra measure of safety.
For more information visit FleetMaintenance.com/21237672
Cuts through stainless steel
TMC puts you in touch with the industry's
top trucking technical professionals
and fleet decision makers.
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February 7
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The Century Drill & Tool 29-pc
Cobalt Drill Pod Set, No. 26929, is
made from M35 steel with 5% cobalt.
The bits are designed to cut through
hard metals, including stainless steel.
The cobalt drill bits are extremely
heat resistant and must be used and
operated in power units that have an
rpm speed of 1,500 or more for maximum
efficiency. Set includes 1/16 " to
1/2 " by 64ths drills.
For more information visit
FleetMaintenance.com/21228103
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of february2022

Hitched Up: Planning for the shop of the future
Equipment: Innovation powers up modern CV batteries
In the Bay: Look upstream to reduce DPF downtime
Shop Operations: Best practices to clean and prevent shop spills
Under Vehicle: Pumping up TPMS and ATIS maintenance practices
Body & Cab: 'Maintenance-free' LED headlights still need TLC
Management: The pitfalls of promoting technicians to supervisors
Diagnostics: Climbing out of the diagnostic rabbit hole
Fleet Parts & Components
Tools & Equipment
Classifieds
Guest Editorial: Fractional air filter improvements make your fleet whole
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february2022 - Hitched Up: Planning for the shop of the future
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february2022 - Equipment: Innovation powers up modern CV batteries
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february2022 - In the Bay: Look upstream to reduce DPF downtime
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february2022 - Shop Operations: Best practices to clean and prevent shop spills
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february2022 - Under Vehicle: Pumping up TPMS and ATIS maintenance practices
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february2022 - Body & Cab: 'Maintenance-free' LED headlights still need TLC
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february2022 - Management: The pitfalls of promoting technicians to supervisors
february2022 - Diagnostics: Climbing out of the diagnostic rabbit hole
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february2022 - Fleet Parts & Components
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february2022 - Guest Editorial: Fractional air filter improvements make your fleet whole
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