Workshop

Around 360 members, over 325 technical articles: How the Alltrucks Technik Forum helps garages tackle tricky cases – using a Mercedes with an MP5 gearbox as an example.

On-site support within the Alltrucks network: live diagnostics on the lorry, first-hand software updates and a helpdesk providing expertise round the clock.

Bosch is expanding its Denoxtronic filter programme with two urea filters for Cummins Hilite systems in the Mercedes-Benz Actros and in commercial vehicles from DAF and Scania.

Brake pads in OE quality from Knorr-Bremse: NVH test, minimised residual grinding torque, optimised friction mass: what original equipment quality means for the multi-brand truck workshop.

How oil analysis (LubAnac) and re-refined lubricants (Rubia EV3R) can contribute to more economical and resource-saving truck maintenance depending on manufacturer approvals, application profile and maintenance intervals and which framework conditions workshops should observe. A partner contribution from TotalEnergies.

Multi-brand service for mixed commercial vehicle fleets at Alltrucks is based on a modular system of multi-brand diagnostics with KTS Truck V3, technical hotline and supplementary service modules. This enables workshops to cover a broad spectrum of common commercial vehicle manufacturers and significantly reduce media disruptions in the diagnostics and service process.

Structuring throughput times in the commercial vehicle workshop: five adjusting screws, 2-hour escalation rule and Alltrucks tools (multi-brand diagnostics, VINcat spare parts catalogue, technical support).

Systematically addressing downtimes in the commercial vehicle workshop: Starting points from the Alltrucks partner network, KPIs and qualitative categorisation.

Efficient scheduling is the backbone of every professional workshop. This allows you to plan systematically, minimise waiting times and increase the productivity of your workshop.

Full capacity utilisation without chaos: Strategies for even capacity utilisation in commercial vehicle operations - practical approaches for workshop management.

Lifts for commercial vehicle workshops: Which types for which size of business, inspection obligations according to EU 2009/104, the future of e-trucks and ROI calculation per lift at a glance.

Alltruck’s long-standing industry partner, SONAX, is investing around 70 million euros in its site in Oberhausen, near Neuburg an der Donau: this article provides an insight into the new production and logistics centre, as well as the expanded range of services for garages and their customers.

Profitability of the commercial vehicle workshop: Hourly rate, contribution margin and cost control: which key figures make the margin visible.

Calculating hourly rates in the commercial vehicle workshop: Full cost calculation according to VDI 2895, differentiation from car workshop rates and how to justify your minimum rate in a comprehensible manner.

Where is the greatest potential for savings? A cost analysis shows the levers for increasing margins while maintaining the same quality of service.

Managing contribution margins in the commercial vehicle workshop: how to measure, analyse and systematically optimise DB per order type - practical calculation included.

How the Zweig car dealership handles hull and liability claims with Alltrucks Claims Management - a practical report on co-operation with our partner PHP Lawyers, expert opinions and legal certainty.

E-mobility has arrived in the commercial vehicle industry. What workshops need to implement now to be able to service e-trucks safely and economically.

High-voltage work on electric lorries: qualification, PPE obligations, emergency measures and how to prepare your team for HV work safely and in compliance with the law (EU 2009/104).

E-mobility in the commercial vehicle workshop: Investment planning over 36 months - from basic equipment and charging infrastructure to the e-truck competence centre.

Alltrucks and REFIRE are setting up a service network for hydrogen-powered lorries: Qualification, authorisation, technical hotline and on-site experts.

The shortage of skilled labour in the commercial vehicle sector is real. Impulses on recruiting, training, lateral entrants and international specialists - with reference to the Alltrucks training courses and certification as a multi-brand system technician.

Employees in the commercial vehicle workshop: Building blocks for pay, career paths, further training and feel-good factors - and how fluctuation can be monitored in a structured way.

How workshops can become successful training companies and secure their own junior staff in the long term. From training authorisation to guaranteed employment.

Employer branding is not an empty buzzword - it decides who applies for a job with you. This is how you position your commercial vehicle workshop as an employer of choice.

Alltrucks and BHFM Technologies bring high-voltage and hydrogen expertise to workshop practice on real commercial vehicles - Boeckels practice location in Willich.