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3 Important Reasons to Change the Batteries on your semi-truck!

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Jan 13, 20202 min read

3 Important Reasons to Change the Batteries on your semi-truck!

As with any other type of preventive maintenance, semi-truck batteries should be replaced well before they are likely to cause an issue and

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Oct 28, 20192 min read

7 Tips for Fixing Common Trailer Light issues by Laing Industries of Binghamton, NY.

Malfunctioning trailer lights can put an end to your travel plans pretty quickly. Properly functioning lights are essential for safety.

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19 Requirements for a healthy Generator during the Winter months!

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Sep 9, 20192 min read

19 Requirements for a healthy Generator during the Winter months!

According to the farmers almanac, we should prepare for a wet and cold winter for 2019-2020. "With colder-than-normal temperatures in the N

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3 Smart reasons for going green on small engine

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Aug 22, 20192 min read

3 Smart reasons for going green on small engine

Thinking of going green? It’s a good decision: electric mowers produce zero emissions, use no gas, require very little routine maintenance,

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5 Awesome techniques for storing lawn gear

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Aug 13, 20191 min read

5 Awesome techniques for storing lawn gear

Summer will be coming to an end soon and power equipment, such as lawn mowers, tillers, and chippers require additional winter preparations.

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The importance of a PM by Laing Truck & Trailer of Binghamton, NY

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Mar 12, 20181 min read

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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Common Diesel Clutch Problems and Repairs by Laing Truck & Trailer of Binghamton, NY

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Mar 5, 20182 min read

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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Dec 11, 20172 min read

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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Preventative maintenance strategies to avoid major repair costs

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Dec 4, 20175 min read

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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Oct 23, 20172 min read

3 Critical Winter Maintenance Tasks for Your Trailer

The days of summer are long gone, and with them the opportunities to haul your boat to the nearest waterway for a few laps on the water...

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Tesla plans to unveil its all-electric semi truck on October 26th

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Sep 19, 20171 min read

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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Jul 17, 20172 min read

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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Maintaining Trailers: Avoiding CSA Violations!

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Jun 5, 20172 min read

Maintaining Trailers: Avoiding CSA Violations!

Laing Truck & Trailer helps fleets keep trailers safe and in compliance. The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program, governed...

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72 HOUR ROADCHECK STARTS NEXT MONTH! JUNE 6th - 8TH

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May 30, 20172 min read

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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Truck Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance Requirements

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May 22, 20172 min read

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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Analyst: Tesla could rake in $7.5B annually leasing batteries to truckers

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Apr 24, 20172 min read

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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Trailer Maintenance Tips on ICC Bumpers and Fifth Wheels

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Apr 10, 20174 min read

Trailer Maintenance Tips on ICC Bumpers and Fifth Wheels

It’s been 14 years since repairing any trailer’s “ICC bumper” was a simple matter of cutting off the damaged section and welding on a...

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