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truck maintenance services include practice. A major component of this is bers. There are currently more than
DOT inspections, computerized diag- internships, offered in every major in 50,000 organizations enjoying the ben-
nostics, tire services, brakes, wheel end, the college, which allows and encour- efits of purchasing through Sourcewell.
lighting, patching, lubrication, reefer ages students to pursue internships for TLG is an official vendor for
PM, conspicuity tape, wiring, trailer academic credit to gain further relevant Peterbilt trucks for Sourcewell under
maintenance, used truck inspections career experiences and networking prior Contract #081716. TLG’s Arkansas
and more. to graduation. dealerships offer a large inventory of
The college maintains one of the vocational trucks and highway trac-
most active internship programs in the tors. In addition, customers enjoy
state. For more information about being award-winning parts and service and a
a corporate partner of the college and dedicated refuse team. Contact a TLG
providing internships to UCA College representative to learn more about
of Business students, contact business@ purchasing Peterbilt trucks through
Whether your needs are 10 or 80 uca.edu. Sourcewell.
hours per week, TechOn-SITE brings
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UCA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ing wheel centering system works in
Since its inception in 1969, the conjunction with OEM style two-piece
UCA College of Business has educated flange nuts. The unique self-sizing and
the business leaders of tomorrow. Our non-corrosive inserts are used to fill the
students receive a high-quality business gap between the 22mm stud and the
education from knowledgeable, nation- 26mm wheel opening, realigning the
ally recognized faculty. Our experiential wheel to the true center of the hub.
learning opportunities, rigorous cur- Purchasing equipment with The Each hub piloted wheel uses pilot
riculum and research endeavors prepare Larson Group (TLG) and its awarded pads, which have tolerances from the
graduates to navigate the business world. Sourcewell contract through Peterbilt factory that allow wheel movement.
The UCA College of Business has Motors Company makes obtaining Pilot pads can wear down, causing an
more than 1,600 undergraduate and fleets for the needs of education, gov- offset between the wheel and the hub.
graduate students in a variety of busi- ernment and nonprofit agencies easy. Counteract Wheel Centering Sleeves are
ness disciplines, including logistics and Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) is a gov- designed to fill in that gap, providing a
supply chain management, accounting, ernment agency offering competitively truly centered wheel.
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risk management. The college offers gives them volume discounts, choice Centering Sleeves have proven to not
13 baccalaureate degrees, two master’s and peace of mind for their Peterbilt affect clamping force ensuring the
and one graduate certificate across four product purchase. This easy access to safety of your wheel end. Counteract
academic programs, and houses the best-in-class trucks at a competitive Centering Sleeves will eliminate “run-
state’s only insurance and risk manage- price results in quality products and out” that can lead to dangerous wheel
ment program. It is consistently ranked savings. “clocking” and potential wheel-off con-
among the top business schools in the Sourcewell streamlines the pur- ditions.
country. chasing process by allowing orga- Fleets, OEMs and tire dealer cus-
The College of Business is accredit- nizations the opportunity to access tomers can all enjoy increased fuel
ed by Association to Advance Collegiate competitively awarded, nationally lever- economy, tire life and safety when
Schools of Business (AACSB). For more aged cooperative purchasing contracts. utilizing Counteract Wheel Centering
information, visit uca.edu/business. Members are legally allowed to purchase Sleeves. They should be part of every
off Sourcewell contracts while satisfying wheel and tire service. More informa-
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING their own competitive bid requirements. tion is available at www.counteractbal-
The UCA College of Business Membership in Sourcewell is free. There ancing.com. ATR
bridges the gap between education and is no obligation or liability to its mem-

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