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A failing starter can be caught early
Symptoms of a failing starter, unfortunately, are often symptoms of other electrical system problems.
September 2, 2025
Maintenance
How to catch alternator failures before downtime arrives
Catching a failing alternator early can keep a truck from more expensive repairs and longer downtime.
September 2, 2025
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July 7, 2025
Maintenance
A better BLT: How to cut fleet violations for Brakes, Lights & Tires
Brakes, lights, and tires account for the vast majority of safety citations but some simple maintenance tips prevent downtime and improve CSA scores.
August 26, 2025
Maintenance
How fleets can recruit, retain qualified diesel techs
As diesel shops and fleets struggle to recruit and retain qualified diesel techs, new ATRI research identifies the challenges and offers some solutions.
August 22, 2025
Trucks
Trump's new steel, aluminum tariffs hit trailers, heavy-duty parts
Truck trailers and truck components among 407 products exposed to 50% steel and aluminum tariffs as of Monday.
August 20, 2025
Workforce
Kenworth looks to address diesel tech shortage with new partnership
Kenworth is partnering with diesel tech training school WyoTech to help address the shortage of skilled diesel technicians. Also: DOT extends comment period to give more opportunity for stakeholders to weigh in on next highway bill; new multimodal, cross-border firm launches with industry veterans at helm.
August 20, 2025
Maintenance
History says 13% of trucks will be parked next week with brake trouble
Will your trucks be among the 13% likely to be parked next week during CVSA's Brake Safety Week?
August 19, 2025
Maintenance
Maintenance in the Messy Middle
AI will be just another critical tool in the technician’s toolbox, but education is the key.
August 15, 2025
Maintenance
EPA asks truck OEMs to end 5 mph engine derate for aftertreatment woes
The EPA's new guidance on tiered DEF derates aims to improve highway safety, but could it lead to more costly aftertreatment system damage?
August 12, 2025
Maintenance
DEF solves emissions problems but needs its own maintenance
“Clean air to breathe and a functioning transport sector are fundamental for society. Food supplies, pharmaceutical and hospital supplies — they all rely on DEF.”
July 18, 2025
Regulations
Chicken processor fleet wants to use HOS ag exemption
Indiana-based Protein Transport, which transports chicken products, is petitioning FMCSA to allow it to utilize the 150-air-mile HOS exemption. Also: Truck driver caught attempting to smuggle 13 illegal immigrants in N.M.; recalls for Great Dane trailers, nat-gas Freightliner Cascadias.
July 8, 2025
Regulations
ATD leaders send letter to key legislators opposing REPAIR Act
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) submitted letters to the ranking members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee and Senate Commerce Committee Tuesday in opposition of H.R. 1566/S. 1379, also known as the REPAIR Act.
July 1, 2025
Artificial Intelligence
Samsara introduces new asset maintenance features
These new features include AI-based DVIR, fault code intelligence and automated work orders.
June 25, 2025
Regulations
Chameleon carrier scheme leads to charges for fleet owner
A Texas-based fleet owner faces 18 charges related to alleged chameleon carrier operations and fraud. Also: Maverick names Trainer of the Year; former Yellow-owned pup trailers recalled; Arizona issues 660 violations during hazmat blitz.
June 24, 2025
Components
Clarios bringing  supercapacitor production in U.S. market
Battery solutions provider's system provides advanced energy storage for next-gen vehicles that require high-power burst applications
June 17, 2025
Regulations
$90 million available to states, schools for CDL training from FMCSA
The 2025 CDL Program Implementation (CDLPI) grants remove Biden-era racial equity and climate change and sustainability provisions FMCSA previously considered when awarding grants. Also: Recalls from Peterbilt, Mack.
June 10, 2025
Maintenance
Electronic brake systems offer safety boost, ease of maintenance
Many new heavy trucks ditch traditional airbrake knobs for electronic switches for better safety and simplified maintenance.
June 7, 2025
Maintenance
Are your truck and trailer tires up for summer's heat?
Heat is a tire’s number one enemy and temps are on the rise.
June 6, 2025
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Clean Truck group asks truck and engine OEMs to drop lawsuit
Global environmental organizations, including the Sierra Club and NRDC, are pressuring major truck manufacturers to honor the Clean Truck Partnership.
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Group launches campaign against heavier truck limits
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Multimodal group established to modernize freight movement
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International kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleets
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