Everything You Should Know About Tie Rods
Safety relies on ensuring the health of these critical steering components What do tie rods do? Tie rods are critical truck components that play an important part in steering. They’re called tie rods because they “tie” or link both steering knuckles for uniform steering movement, maintaining proper wheel alignment and steering control. How long do […]
Inclement Weather Driving Safety
How Preventative Maintenance Can Prepare Your Fleet to Weather the Worst Inclement weather can cause all sorts of disruptions for drivers, but it’s often overlooked that fleet managers and maintenance technicians play an equally important role in maintaining safe operations when driving in hazardous conditions. As management and maintenance professionals, it’s essential to keep your […]
Truck Maintenance Checklist Tips
At STEMCO, our main goal is to help trucking fleets operate safely and more efficiently. That’s why we always emphasize the importance of routine maintenance and pre-trip and post-trip wheel end inspections. Early detection is key, so use these preventative maintenance tips to ensure that your fleet keeps running at peak performance. It’s a proven […]
What can you do about the truck driver shortage?
Making roadways safer for drivers by giving technicians the training they need Across many industries around the world, labor shortages continue to be a challenge for employers—including commercial trucking. According to the American Journal of Transportation (AJOT), the United States had a truck driver shortage of over 80,000 CDL truck drivers in 2023, and that […]
All About Wheel Seals
Function, Fail Detection and How to Replace What You Need to Know About Wheel Seals The wheel ends of your truck or trailer are critical to optimal operation and have several components. One of the key components is the wheel seal. Because seals aren’t readily visible, you usually don’t know when one is damaged until […]
How to Improve Fleet Management Practices
In the fast-paced world of commercial trucking, effective fleet management starts with timely pickups and deliveries—but it doesn’t end there. It’s a multifaceted effort that continually strives for process improvement, optimized productivity, enhanced safety measures, and of course, maximized revenue. It’s no simple task. And while there’s no “easy” answer or “silver bullet” to overcoming […]
Keeping Moisture Out of Wheel Ends This Winter
Here at STEMCO, we often talk about how preparation is one of the best ways to make the roadways safer. As the seasons change, it’s important to make simple updates to your fleet such as checking your tire pressure and changing your windshield wipers, but it’s just as important to make defensive seasonal adjustments to […]
The Importance of Driver Training and Retention
According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the largest national trade association for the trucking industry, there’s currently a shortage of more than 78,000 truck drivers on the roads daily. Even worse, the ATA also estimates a need to hire around 1.2 million new drivers over the next decade to meet increasing freight demands, and […]
STEMCO’s Guide to Saving Fuel In Summer: Fuel-Efficient Practices For Your Fleet
When summer arrives and temperatures begin to climb, it’s no surprise that gas prices tend to follow suit. ‘Tis the season, so to speak. In fact, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) statistics show that from 2000 through 2022, the average monthly price of U.S. retail regular-grade gasoline in August was about 39 […]
Summer Driving Safety Tips for Truck Drivers
Here at STEMCO, we’re always thinking proactively to help make sure our customers get the most out of their fleets and that each truck is in the best condition possible year round. Summertime is just around the corner which means we’re that much closer to clear skies, sunshine, and long days of driving on simmering […]
