Maintenance Matters

Travel Centers of America Manager of Technical Service Kevin Lindsey provides insight, expertise, and plain old common sense for keeping your truck on the road and out of the shop. Beyond just focusing on the daily upkeep, Maintenance Matters helps you look for the right things and then communicate what you see to the folks that steer you right.

Maintenance Matters is a news podcast hosted by RadioNemo, Kevin Lindsey, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

RadioNemo, Kevin Lindsey hosts Maintenance Matters, a news show with 31 episodes published.

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  Driving on Ice: Winter Tire Safety, Traction & What Drivers Miss | Maintenance Matters

  Feb 3, 202626 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Maintenance Matters on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac is joined by Kevin Lindsey of TravelCenters of America for a practical, no-nonsense conversation about driving safely on icy winter roads and the maintenance details drivers often overlook.</p><p><br /></p><p>Kevin and Jimmy break down why icy conditions demand more than just slowing down—and why tires, pressure, tread depth, and even the air inside your tires can make the difference between staying upright or losing control. The discussion covers real-world scenarios drivers face when moving from warm climates into freezing conditions, and wh...

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  Cold Weather Diesel Maintenance: How Winter Wears Down Your Engine | Maintenance Matters

  Jan 27, 202626 minS0

  <p>Cold weather can quietly do serious damage to diesel engines if drivers don’t understand what’s happening under the hood. In this episode of Maintenance Matters on Road Gang Radio, Kevin Lindsey of TravelCenters of America joins Jimmy Mac to break down what winter really does to your engine — from cold starts and oil viscosity to electrical connections, batteries, belts, and air intake issues.</p><p><br /></p><p>Kevin explains why diesel engines need extra care in freezing temperatures, how contraction and windchill effects inside the engine can create hidden problems, and what drivers should not do when s...

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  Maintenance Matters: Cold Weather Truck Starts, Batteries & Pre-Trip Mistakes

  Jan 20, 202624 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac is joined by Kevin Lindsey, head of maintenance for TravelCenters of America (TA Petro), for an in-depth Maintenance Matters discussion focused on cold weather truck operation and preventive maintenance.</p><p><br /></p><p>As temperatures drop nationwide, Jimmy and Kevin break down why cold weather exposes hidden maintenance issues, from fifth-wheel lubrication problems and frozen air lines to battery failures and starting-system strain. Kevin explains why starters demand the most electrical energy on a truck, how summer heat can quietly damage batteries long before winter arrives, and why...

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  Maintenance Matters: Building a Healthy Trucking & Shop Culture | Kevin Lindsey on Road Gang Radio

  Jan 12, 202626 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac is joined by Kevin Lindsey, Manager of Technical Service for TravelCenters of America, for a wide-ranging conversation about culture, leadership, and communication inside truck maintenance shops.</p><p><br /></p><p>The discussion explores what a healthy trucking culture really looks like, starting at the top and extending through service advisors, technicians, and drivers. Kevin explains how consistent leadership, clear guidelines, and strong communication help keep more than 300 TA locations aligned while still allowing people to be themselves on the job.</p><p><br /></p><p>They also dive...

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  Maintenance Matters: How TA Keeps 300 Truck Shops Running Nationwide | Road Gang Radio

  Jan 9, 202626 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Kevin Lindsey, Manager of Technical Service for TravelCenters of America, for an in-depth conversation on truck maintenance, data-driven diagnostics, and keeping nearly 300 service locations operating consistently across the country.</p><p><br /></p><p>Kevin breaks down what his role really looks like behind the scenes, how TA uses data analytics to identify nationwide and regional maintenance trends, and why aftertreatment systems continue to be one of the biggest challenges in trucking. The discussion also covers EPA regulations, troubleshooting modern emissions systems, and how TA works...

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