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technology systems in order to provide In the event you need emergency HIGH-QUALITY BUSINESS
the very best in tires and services. roadside assistance, call 1-800-824- EDUCATION
www.stmtires.com SHOP and RoadSquad will be there Since its inception in 1969, the
whenever, wherever you break down. UCA College of Business has educated
MAINTENANCE TIPS TO GET the business leaders of tomorrow. Our
YOUR RIG READY FOR WINTER TLG PETERBILT NOW OFFERING students receive a high-quality busi-
Every driver knows that operating MOBILE SERVICE AT ALL 19 ness education from knowledgeable,
a truck during winter comes with its DEALERSHIPS nationally
risks. Extremely cold temperatures can recognized
affect everything from your batteries faculty. Our
and brakes to the cooling system, belts experiential
and beyond. Follow these maintenance learning
tips to help avoid unplanned downtime opportuni-
this winter. ties, rigorous
curriculum and research endeavors pre-
pare graduates to navigate the business
world.
As of this month, The Larson The UCA College of Business has
Group (TLG)’s mobile service program, more than 1,600 undergraduate and
Road Guru, is now offered at all 17 of graduate students in a variety of busi-
its full-service Peterbilt dealership loca- ness disciplines, including logistics and
tions, as well as two locations that were supply chain management, accounting,
previously categorized as parts only. economics, finance, and insurance and
CRANKING AND CHARGING SYSTEMS Road Guru provides around-the-clock risk management. The college offers
Winter driving includes extended mobile service to customers in need of 14 baccalaureate degrees, two master’s
periods of darkness, which can cause various kinds of commercial truck and degrees, one graduate certificate and
stress to your alternator. Have your bat- heavy-duty equipment service, from one technical certificate across four
teries and alternator tested to ensure routine maintenance to urgent engine academic programs, and houses the
they’re prepared to keep up with this work. The program also works directly state’s only insurance and risk manage-
demand. with TLG’s award-winning 24-hour call ment program. It is consistently ranked
COOLING SYSTEM center and comes with several features among the top business schools in the
Check the freeze point and condi- that help maximize uptime. country.
tion of your coolant. Perform a pressure Sean Westlake, director of mobile The College of Business is accredit-
test of the coolant system to help detect service at TLG, said, “When we ed by Association to Advance Collegiate
potential leak points. launched this program last year, we Schools of Business (AACSB). For more
AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS had a very positive outlook for build- information, visit uca.edu/business.
Inspect your air brake system for ing a solid customer base and trust
any air leaks and confirm the system is with them. The demand for not just CENTER FOR LOGISTICS EDUCATION,
receiving a clear air supply. Check and mobile service, but TLG’s mobile service, ADVANCEMENT & RESEARCH
drain your air tanks daily to help keep has been remarkable. I’m very pleased The UCA College of Business dedi-
water, contaminants and corrosion at with the success we’ve seen across the cates resources to four education and
bay. board.” research centers, which provide an ave-
BELTS AND HOSES Mobile service is offered at TLG nue for businesses and the community
Temperature swings are hard Peterbilt’s Arkansas dealerships in Van to engage with the college.
on rubber components. Inspect all Buren and Lowell. The Center for Logistics Education,
hoses and check the belt drive system Despite the high demand for Advancement & Research (CLEAR)
including tensioners, pulleys and belt mobile service among TLG Peterbilt facilitates economic development,
alignment. dealerships, new clients are continu- advances the logistics discipline in
TIRE INFLATION ally being serviced. Schedule a routine the region, and conducts and funds
Underinflation is a leading cause maintenance appointment by phone at research of mutual benefit to the indus-
of winter tire failures. Check your tire 855.744.6800, email guru@TLGTrucks. try, UCA and stakeholders. ATR
pressure before every trip to make sure com or visit TLGTrucks.com/road-guru.
they’re properly inflated and to get the
best footprint and traction on the roads.

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