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Truck Alignments by Laing Truck & Trailer of Binghamton, NY

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Apr 9, 20181 min read

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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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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Whitewood Transport Selected to Haul Capitol Christmas Tree
November 02, 2017

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Nov 6, 20172 min read

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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Laing Industries

Oct 30, 20171 min read

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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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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Laing Truck & Trailer becomes dealer for TruckCraft!

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Sep 11, 20171 min read

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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Tesla’s electric semi truck will reportedly get 200 to 300 miles per charge

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Aug 28, 20172 min read

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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Laing Industries

Aug 8, 20173 min read

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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Self Driving Trucks could lead to less damage and maintenance on trucks!

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Jul 31, 20175 min read

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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Laing Industries

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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What are the leading wheel alignment factors?

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Jun 19, 20171 min read

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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7 Reasons Why Truck Repair Can Help You in the Long Run

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Jun 12, 20172 min read

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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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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May 8, 20172 min read

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 1, 20172 min read

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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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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