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Strategies to reduce DPF downtime

When they were first deployed, they were supposed to be a hands-off, self-maintaining component that would look after itself behind the scenes with some simple cleaning procedure required sometime in the future. Things that will wreck your DPF: Power Take-Off (PTO): If your truck spends any time in PTO, like many of you guys do,…
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¿Por qué elegir un motor ISX15 de Cummins?

La tecnología ISX15  es un paquete total sobre cualquier motor en la industria, que permite hacer eficiente su operación y disminuir los costos de mantenimiento en su flota. Los motores ISX15 de Cummins con esta certificación cuentan con: - Una arquitectura simple, que da simplicidad en su funcionamiento. - Más caballos de fuerza, la potencia…
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A Semi Truck Preventive Maintenance Program Is Needed !

A Preventive Maintenance Program Helps to: • Save fuel costs! • Maximize truck performance! • Maximize engine life! • Reduce downtime! Follow these practices to improve operational effi ciency: • Newer heavy duty diesel vehicles have undergone tremendous advances in technology. Diesel vehicle technicians and drivers should understand how these changes affect their vehicle operation.…
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DIESEL VEHICLE REGULATIONS OVERVIEW

Violations with ARB diesel programs may result in the following penalties and sanctions:

 

      • Civil penalties ranging from $300 to $10,000 per vehicle per day.
      • Collection procedures with additional late fees and fines.
      • Liens on real estate or personal property such as vehicles and other assets.
      • ARB may obtain a judgment in superior court and can place liens on assets.
      • A Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Vehicle License Title Stop (VLT). A DMV VLT Stop will prevent registration, renewal, or transfer of your vehicle(s).
      • At the request of ARB, the California Highway Patrol may remove the vehicle in violation from service.
      • ARB may file with the State Controller a request to offset any amount due a state agency from a person or entity, against any amount owing that person or entity by any state agency. Generally, ARB may file a tax offset request with the Franchise Tax Board for any amount owed due to unpaid violations.
If you have received a citation, a notice will be mailed to you within 2-3 weeks. The letter will explain the necessary steps required to clear the citation. It is important that you follow the instructions provided to you to avoid any late penalties or further enforcement actions.

If you have questions about the citation, please contact the appropriate number at the top right corner of the citation – in general, there will be a check mark next to the listed number. More information can also be found on the back of a citation regarding appeal deadlines and procedures.

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