Maintenance

Volvo recalls 5,200 VN tractors over hazard lights issue
In the affected units, the back lighting on the hazard switch may become inoperative during operation of the truck. Also: PGT Trucking launches new Dedicated Solutions division; two fleets' flashing brake light exemption requests granted.
April 16, 2025
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United Road car hauler named Women in Trucking's Driver of the Year
Kathy Blaies earned the organization's top female driver honor at the Mid-America Trucking Show. Also: Trucks recalled from Daimler, Paccar, Mack and International.
April 1, 2025
Women in Trucking Driver of the Year
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Fleetio acquires maintenance authorization platform
Fleet maintenance management software provider Fleetio has acquired Auto Integrate, a platform that enables maintenance shops to electronically submit work orders for approval, bringing its valuation to more than $1.5 billion.
March 26, 2025
Fleetio and Auto Integrate
Regulations
New York given 30 more days to end congestion tolling program
DOT Secretary Sean Duffy gave New York City officials an additional 30 days to wind down its congestion pricing tolling plan. Also: NYC launches paid truck parking pilot program; Bridgestone recalls certain trailer tires.
March 24, 2025
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Maintenance
How (and why) trucks get picked for inspection
When commercial truck drivers approach weigh stations on the Interstate, the potential for a thorough truck inspection looms.
March 20, 2025
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Technology
Aperia, Goodyear ink agreement for Tires-as-a-Service Solution with Halo Connect i3
Goodyear’s TaaS solution, available in North America and Europe, leverages the automation of Halo Connect i3.
March 10, 2025
Aperia and Goodyear have announced an exclusive Automatic Tire Inflation agreement with for Goodyear's Tires-as-a-Service Solution.
Maintenance
Mack adds Allison coverage to GuardDog Connect telematics
A number of Allison transmission models can be spec'd on Mack MD, Mack LR and Granite, including the 2500, 3000, and 4500.
March 10, 2025
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Service and repair
Fullbay releases fifth annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report
The number of people employed at heavy-duty repair shops rose by 14.5% last year, signifying a bounce back for the market and need for a larger workforce, Fullbay and TMC revealed in their fifth annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report.
March 10, 2025
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Career Leadership Award
He's all Hartt: Todd Cotier named CCJ Career Leadership Award recipient
The average person changes jobs between 5 to 7 times during their working life, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But Todd Cotier, shop manager for Bison Transport USA, is anything but average.
March 9, 2025
Todd Cotier, Bison Transport USA
Maintenance
Decisiv announces three data partnerships
Decisiv's ecosystem is growing. The company announced Sunday a trio of collaborations with technology providers that will strengthen the capabilities of Decisiv's service relationship management solution.
March 9, 2025
Decisiv CEO Dick Hyatt
Components
Transtex introduces lithium-ion powered eAPU
Transtex says its new battery solution for eAPUs improves reliability, increases run times and lowers weight compared to traditional APUs.
March 9, 2025
Martin Duffy, head of Transtex's DClimate division, discusses the benefits of the company's new lithium-ion eAPU.
Maintenance
Fleetio launches ASE Scholarship
Addressing a skill shortage, the new scholarship program invests in training, up-skilling and re-skilling aspiring fleet maintenance techs.
March 9, 2025
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Asset tracking & management
Velociti introduces VeloCare Unlimited program
Velociti has introduced VeloCare Unlimited, a new program for its technology maintenance and support service to provide additional support for vehicle operators.
March 9, 2025
Deryk Powell with Velociti
Maintenance
Parts and labor costs drop to close out 2024
After rising in the third quarter of 2024, following three consecutive quarterly decreases, combined parts and labor costs fell again by 1.6% to end 2024.
March 9, 2025
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Maintenance
Digital diagnostic tools help fleets overcome technician shortage, rising costs
According to Noregon, 35% of shops and fleets plan to significantly increase the number of diagnostic tools in their shops.
March 6, 2025
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Recalls
Brakes issue prompts small Volvo recall
Volvo Trucks is recalling eight model year 2023-'25 New VN units in which the brakes may take longer than expected to activate. Also: Intermodal chassis pool company reaches refurbished chassis milestone; Morgan Truck Body launches online parts store.
March 4, 2025
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Workforce
Roadcheck looms in May with focus on hours of service, tires
The annual inspection blitz, set for May 13-15, will focus on drivers' records of duty status for hours of service and tires as its two areas of emphasis, in addition to the standard Level I and other inspections.
February 27, 2025
Bald trailer tires at inspection
Business
ATRI calls on carriers for 2024 operational costs data
The organization is looking to compile data for its annual Operational Costs benchmarking report. Also: A. Duie Pyle opens new facilities in Virginia, North Carolina; Nikola recalls hydrogen-electric trucks; ownership-reporting requirement delay sought.
February 25, 2025
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Florida reefer carrier going out of business after more than 40 years
Citing financial losses and litigation risks, Davis Express, a 160-truck refrigerated carrier in Starke, Florida, is closing operations this month.
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