When a piece of equipment breaks down on site, rental agreements, subcontractor contracts and other arrangements generally make it clear who gets to open the hood and start tinkering. But heavy ...

Running a heavy-duty shop or managing a commercial fleet means making decisions without a clear view of what everyone else is ...

In this workshop scene, a technician repairs a heavy machinery bucket by applying precise welds along its curved surface. The ...

Independent shops have seen limits in what they can do when it comes to today's heavily computerized vehicles. Photo courtesy Wheeltime Network The aftermarket repair industry and truck and engine ...

Americans have a long-standing tradition of fixing things. For some it’s a source of pride, for others it’s a rite of passage, for still others it is good economics. Fixing is what we do. Until we can ...

Collision repair manufacturer Chief introduced a new product line called Chief Heavy Duty that is designed for heavy-duty body shops. Collision repair manufacturer Chief introduced a new product line ...

A fabricator performs repair welding on a worn steel bucket, reinforcing edges and restoring strength for continued heavy-duty use.