The first and most obvious thing to know is that you must get your vehicle inspected once per year in New York State. That is unless the ownership of the vehicle has been transferred. In that case, an immediate inspection is required. Inspections expire on the last day of the month punch...
These regulations will vary depending on the type of vehicle you operate, and whether you transport passengers or hazardous materials. States can differ in intrastate carrier regulations and registration fees, so it’s important to make sure motor carriers comply with both Federal and State regulation...
These insights are then used to prioritize tasks, extend vehicle lifespan, improve safety outcomes, and even prevent compliance violations during inspections. Additionally, AI predictive maintenance can help optimize systems like engine cooling, suspension, and aerodynamics, resulting in significant fuel ...
Hard vehicle start. If your car has trouble starting or feels disjointed and jerky, your spark plugs may need replacing. Reduced performance. When you're out cruising, your spark plugs don't take a break, even when you accelerate and change gears. If the spark that this little plug gene...
Based on the vehicle’s license plate State/Province, and the location of the device, the following changes have been made to the Canadian DVIR workflow: Added three new fields to the DVIR: Hubometer (for trailer inspection only), Height of load and Width of load....
A vehicle's speedometer readings: Vehicle history reports are not going to include information on how fast the car has actually traveled. Information about vehicle emissions: Besides showing emissions test results if any exist, these reports don't provide specific details about vehicle emissions. Clea...
Don’t panic. It’s a common problem that’s not hard to fix. But don’t ignore it, either! Because of the essential role the battery plays in your vehicle’s starting and charging system, it must operate optimally. As car battery corrosion builds up, it can interfere with battery ...
A key benefit to every manufacturer-backed Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is that the vehicles have been thoroughly examined, and any issues addressed, as part of a multipoint inspection. It’s a constant for CPO cars and trucks sold by franchised dealers in the United States. The purpos...
While routine brake inspections are important, don’t rely solely on that scheduled check. Be on the lookout for these seven signs of brake trouble. Noise. Do you hear screeching, grinding, or clicking when you apply the brakes? Pulling. Does your vehicle pull to one side when you brake?
The data collected by the vehicle's telematics device is sent to the cloud. A vast amount of data can be processed and analyzed with a telematics device and other connected hardware or sensors, such as: Position Vehicle speed Trip distance/time Idling time Harsh braking and driving Seat belt...