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Maintenance

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
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) should be refilled, on average, at 5-10% of the diesel consumption rate.
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
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June 11, 2025
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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
Capitol Building Senate Side
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
Max Rencoret showcases how Samsara's new DVIR feature works.
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
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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
Federico Morales-Zimmermann, vice president & general manager, global OEM customers, products and engineering at Clarios, during a media address earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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
Student Driver
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
Accident Skid
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
1044 Heavy Duty Truck Tires Summer Heat
Business
J.B. Hunt expands rail partnerships to launch new intermodal service in Mexico
J.B Hunt, with BNSF and Mexico's GMXT announced a new intermodal offering for Mexico businesses. Also: Maverick raising pay for OTR glass division; 21K Western Stars recalled for battery issue, fire risk; Volvo issues battery-related recall; Mack MDs recalled over seat belts.
June 3, 2025
Jb Hunt Intermodal Rail Mexico
CCJ Innovators
R.E. Garrison Trucking’s data-driven fleet maintenance program saves 15% costs
Facing rising costs, R.E. Garrison Trucking turns to a data-driven strategy to drive down expenses and improve efficiency.
June 1, 2025
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Regulations
Another state bumps highway speeds to 80
North Dakota becomes the ninth state to raise highway speed limits to 80 MPH. Also: Isuzu recalling electric NRR trucks.
May 27, 2025
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Maintenance
Choosing the right diagnostic tool for your shop
There are as many factors to consider in choosing an aftermarket diagnostic tool as there are options on the market. Learn how to pick the right one to fuel growth.
May 25, 2025
Wiring Diagram
Maintenance
We'd like your input on trucking's best dealer operations
Do you have a great dealer partner? We hope you do, and we'd love to hear about. Nominate your best truck dealer partners for the Successful Dealer Award, which recognizes North America's best dealer operations.
May 13, 2025
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Recalls
Internationals recalled over wiper troubles
International is recalling certain 2025 and 2026 HV, HX, LT, MV, and RH vehicles. Also: Bulk hauler wins ATA's President’s Trophy for the first time ever; Alabama Trucking Association bestows its highest annual honor.
May 6, 2025
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Videos
Countdown to CVSA's Roadcheck. Is your fleet ready?
CVSA’s annual Roadcheck campaign kicks off in less than two weeks.
May 1, 2025
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Maintenance
Maintenance realities
Deferred maintenance is kicking the can down the road and hoping it doesn’t bite you in the ass.
April 29, 2025
Broken Down Semi
Components
Clarios brings new idle reduction battery technology to North America
Real-time battery monitoring system helps drivers maximize battery draw, reduce fuel consumption for hotel loads.
April 28, 2025
Clarios' IdleLess idle reduction system relays battery health to the cloud and alerts driver during hotel load when the engine should be turned on.
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Economic trends
Truckload market recovery slows amid freight volatility
Excess capacity, soft demand and shifting trade dynamics are keeping growth uneven, despite the truckload market showing signs of improvement.
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Alternative power
Trump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must know
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Economic trends
Trucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlook
The Tesla electric Semi logged 4,494 miles, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile over a three-week test with ABF Freight.
Alternative power
ABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilot
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Workforce
Unique requirements for hiring truck drivers
CCJ Top 250
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