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Fleet-Ready Maintenance Solutions for Trucking Operations

February 12, 2026 | by Kimball Midwest

Keeping trucks on the road takes more than planning — it takes dependable products that support fast, effective maintenance. From brake systems and air lines to lighting, fabrication and daily shop tasks, trucking operations rely on equipment and tools that can perform under demanding conditions.

Tags: Fleet, Quality Products

A Clean Fleet Means More Than You Think

March 31, 2022 | by Kimball Midwest

Winter is over, and it’s time to think about what your fleet looks like to your potential customers.

Tags: Maintenance, Fleet, Cleaning Supplies, Truck Wash, Cleaning

Prepare Your Fleet for Winter

December 26, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Winter is here, but many parts of the United States already have seen wintry conditions, in some cases for months. But even if winter’s cold, ice and snow already have made an appearance in your area, it’s not too late to take some precautionary steps to prepare your fleet for the winter months ahead.

Tags: Fleet, Winter, Tips

Is Your Air Brake System DOT Compliant?

October 20, 2017 | by Kimball Midwest

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) holds a high standard for over-the-road vehicles using air brake systems. Heavy-duty vehicles that travel on the roadways, such as semi tractors and trailers and buses, require DOT-approved air brake systems, and each component of air brake systems must comply with DOT standards. Other heavy-duty vehicles, like agricultural and off-road equipment, that use air brakes may not require DOT approval.

Tags: Safety, DOT, Fleet

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