RadioNemo, Kevin Lindsey

Maintenance Matters

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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.

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RadioNemo, Kevin Lindsey

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Maintenance Matters – Are Retreads Sustainable? 15.07.2025 29:14

On this episode of Maintenance Matters with host Jimmy Mac, we’re joined by Kevin Lindsey, Manager of Technical Service at TravelCenters of America, to dig into a hot topic in tire maintenance: Are retreads sustainable? Kevin breaks down the environmental and economic impact of retreaded tires, discusses performance and safety considerations, and offers insight into how fleets can make smart, sust...

Maintenance Matters – Choosing the Right Coolant & Caring for Your Cooling System 08.07.2025 22:45

On this Maintenance Matters edition of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac is joined by co-host Kevin Lindsey, Manager of Technical Service at TravelCenters of America, for a deep dive into coolant selection and cooling system maintenance. From avoiding costly breakdowns to understanding the differences between conventional, extended-life, and OAT coolants, this episode gives drivers the knowledge to...

Maintenance Matters – Cool Under Pressure: Summer Cooling System Maintenance with Kevin Lindsey 01.07.2025 28:27

On this week's Maintenance Matters, Jimmy Mac is joined by Kevin Lindsey, Manager of Technical Service for TravelCenters of America, to break down the importance of keeping your truck’s cooling system in top shape during the heat of summer. From radiator checks to coolant condition and fan operation, Kevin shares expert tips to help drivers stay on the road and out of the shop. Don’t miss this ess...

Maintenance Matters – Filter Talk & Road Calls: Kevin Lindsey on Oil Changes and Listener Questions 24.06.2025 26:58

On this edition of Maintenance Matters with Jimmy Mac, Kevin Lindsey, Manager of Technical Service at TravelCenters of America, is joined by special guests Byron and Eric from Castrol. Together, they explore the idea that maintenance is more than just an oil change. From the importance of preventative care to the difference quality products make under the hood, this conversation is packed with ins...

Maintenance Matters – Beyond the Oil Change – Preventative Care for the Long Haul 17.06.2025 26:24

Maintenance Matters – The Perfect Recipe for a Diesel Mechanic: Kevin Lindsey's Story 10.06.2025 25:09

In this week's Maintenance Matters, Jimmy Mac sits down with Kevin Lindsey for a special episode that traces Kevin’s journey from car culture to career calling. Raised with the perfect mix of influences—a grandfather who was a used car salesman and another who was a mechanic and farmer—Kevin’s path to becoming a diesel mechanic was practically written in motor oil. From wrenching on vehicles in th...