Maintaining the health of your heavy trucks and equipment is paramount to ensuring operational efficiency and longevity. One critical aspect of this maintenance is regular fluid analysis, a service proudly offered by West Tech Mobile in Calgary, Alberta.

It looks like warm weather has finally returned, and as the saying goes, that means it’s time for Canada’s second-longest season: construction! Trucks, rollers, pavers, cranes, and all kinds of heavy-duty vehicles will be out in force, working hard to keep Alberta moving forward.

However, after a long, harsh winter, many of these vehicles have been sitting idle for months. If you haven’t inspected your equipment, there’s a risk that hoses, pipes, connections, and fluids could have suffered wear, leaks, or quality degradation. Starting your season without addressing these issues can lead to costly breakdowns, lost productivity, or hefty fines.

Alberta truckers are familiar with long hours on the road, traveling the long highways that cross our province. With nearly 25,000 kilometers of highways in Alberta and the province being a hub for Canada’s logistics industry, maintaining vehicle compliance is crucial for safety and efficiency. But as the economy continues its recovery, and the volume of commercial truck traffic increases, so does the frequency of commercial truck inspections.

Heavy trucks and commercial vehicles are the backbone of Calgary's economy, supporting industries like logistics, construction, and oil and gas. With modern trucks becoming increasingly advanced—featuring sophisticated computer systems and thousands of intricate components—maintenance has never been more critical.Preventative maintenance programs are key to keeping your semi-trucks, fleet vehicles, and heavy equipment running efficiently. Addressing small issues before they escalate reduces downtime, improves safety, and saves you from costly repairs.

Living in and around Alberta and Calgary, Canada, is great for many reasons, but one of the facts of life here is that winters can be harsh. With temperatures that range from bitterly cold and icy to above-zero and slushy, your vehicle has to put up with some intense environments between October and March every year.

While most people take some preventative action for winter, like installing winter tires, there are some often-overlooked steps you can take across all your vehicle’s systems to ensure that everything is running in top shape – before the really cold weather hits.

As we rev up for another year, it's crucial for all of us in the commercial vehicle industry to stay in the know about the latest regulations. The Alberta government continuously updates its rules to ensure the highest road safety and vehicle compliance standards. And this year is no exception.

Much like the changing seasons, the regulations governing commercial vehicle inspections in Alberta have seen some adjustments.

Whether you're cruising down the highway in a semi-truck, navigating city streets in a bus, or managing a fleet of light trucks, keeping abreast of these changes is essential. After all, staying informed is not just about avoiding fines or penalties; it's about ensuring the safety of your vehicle, your passengers, and your business.

Of the various factors that diesel drivers must consider, one of the most important is how to extend the life of their diesel particulate filter (DPF). As a critical component of any modern-day diesel vehicle, the DPF's performance must be maintained to keep emissions under control.

Many drivers underestimate the importance of regular DPF maintenance. A neglected DPF can quickly become clogged with soot, leading to reduced engine performance and a damaged filter that needs to be replaced. And the last thing you need on a tight schedule is unexpected downtime.

Fortunately, a few tips and solutions are available to help diesel drivers get the most out of their DPF. Let’s look at the DPF closer - and some tips to help you stay on the road longer.

 A Webasto Thermo Top C is a high-tech (and highly welcomed) engine warmer that fits into your fuel line and keeps your engine from freezing up – all without having to idle the engine itself. As with any technology, it’s amazing when it works, but there are a lot of components and sometimes they fail for what seems like no reason.
 
While doing all of the heavy truck repair we do here at WTM, we see a lot of these Webastos, and some of the reasons for failure are far more common than others. Here are the top three that we see again and again in the course of our work.

Over the last few years, a new craze has popped up in cities all over North America – the food truck. Once just a hallmark of places like New York and Los Angeles, the food truck phenomenon has now spread to every corner of the continent, including right here in Calgary.
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Food trucks are the ultimate win for a sole proprietor that loves the business: portable, efficient, and on a small scale, they can quickly be moved to a new location as needed. But what happens when the “truck” part of the business starts to show more than the “food” side?

In the modern age of tight deadlines and high efficiency, it isn’t always easy to take time out of your schedule to keep up with the maintenance on your heavy equipment – even if you know that preventative maintenance is an excellent way to extend the life of everything from your engine to your axles. Aside from being needed on the job site, your trucks and other machines can also be inconvenient or too large to move easily. As a result, if they get pushed too hard for too long, they may stop working altogether and break down on site or become unsafe to operate on highways or city streets. It’s costly to tow, and to spend weeks waiting for repairs that cost valuable productivity. What can be done to prevent this?