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Truck Alignments by Laing Truck & Trailer of Binghamton, NY
Did you know that between 70 and 80 percent of heavy duty vehicles on the road today are misaligned? That’s why it is so important to...
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Apr 9, 20181 min read
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The importance of a PM by Laing Truck & Trailer of Binghamton, NY
Preventive maintenance (PM) is a fact of life for every fleet, but not all fleets give it enough of the right kind of attention. Some...
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Mar 12, 20181 min read
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Common Diesel Clutch Problems and Repairs by Laing Truck & Trailer of Binghamton, NY
Common Diesel Clutch Problems and Repairs Modern diesel technology has advanced to the point that your clutch can operate at ideal...
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Mar 5, 20182 min read
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Diagnosing worn kingpins
Improper lubrication of kingpin bushings can cause kingpin contact points to begin to wear at the steering knuckle. You will notice signs...
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Dec 11, 20172 min read
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Preventative maintenance strategies to avoid major repair costs
Most truck owner-operators or fleet managers understand, at least in theory, the importance of preventive maintenance (PM). But a lot of...
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Dec 4, 20175 min read
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Whitewood Transport Selected to Haul Capitol Christmas Tree November 02, 2017
Whitewood Transport of Billings, Mont., has been selected to transport the 2017 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, which it will do using a...
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Nov 6, 20172 min read
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Benefits of Heavy Duty Wheel Alignment
Vehicle alignment settings serve a variety of functions in vehicle operation. They affect handling, steerability, stability, performance...
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Oct 30, 20171 min read
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Tesla plans to unveil its all-electric semi truck on October 26th
Tesla’s awaited next phase in self-driving trucks has been much-discussed since the unveil of the Model 3 electric car in July. Now, CEO...
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Sep 19, 20171 min read
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Laing Truck & Trailer becomes dealer for TruckCraft!
Laing Truck & Trailer of Conklin, NY is proud to announce they have become a dealer for TruckCraft. The TruckCraft dealer ship comes at...
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Sep 11, 20171 min read
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Tesla’s electric semi truck will reportedly get 200 to 300 miles per charge
Tesla’s already announced plans to reveal at an event in September an all-electric semi truck designed for cargo hauling, but we don’t...
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Aug 28, 20172 min read
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BIG NEWS FOR HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES
Major players in the heavy-duty vehicle industry announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on September 15, 2015...
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Aug 8, 20173 min read
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Self Driving Trucks could lead to less damage and maintenance on trucks!
With so much attention being paid to the development of self-driving cars (including whether Apple is getting into the game), little...
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Jul 31, 20175 min read
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Fall Routine Truck Maintenance
With Fall roughly 2 months away, Laing Truck & Trailer of Binghamton, NY strongly believes that following a good maintenance schedule is...
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Jul 17, 20172 min read
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What are the leading wheel alignment factors?
Wheel alignment is the positioning of the interrelated angles of a front suspension, rear axle or housing to give the maximum amount of...
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Jun 19, 20171 min read
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7 Reasons Why Truck Repair Can Help You in the Long Run
So you own a truck which once looked new and shiny and moved down the road like a shiney stanley cup but has now become worn out and...
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Jun 12, 20172 min read
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72 HOUR ROADCHECK STARTS NEXT MONTH! JUNE 6th - 8TH
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 30th annual International Roadcheck will take place June 6-8, 2017. Over a 72-hour...
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May 30, 20172 min read
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Truck Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance Requirements
Semi trucks are the largest and most unwieldy vehicles on the road. They have larger blind spots, slower braking distances, and more...
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May 22, 20172 min read
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Shakes, Wobbles and Shimmies!
If your truck has become hard to steer or there is excessive vibration or shimmy of the front axle, there can be several sources of the...
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May 8, 20172 min read
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Daylight Saving Time And Auto Collisions
When it comes to daylight savings, most people set their clocks ahead before they head to bed on Saturday. Isn’t it disconcerting when...
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May 1, 20172 min read
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Analyst: Tesla could rake in $7.5B annually leasing batteries to truckers
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently announced his plan to unveil an electric semi truck this September. We’ve known electric semis were coming,...
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Apr 24, 20172 min read
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