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Truck maintenance tips that maximize uptime
Fleet managers and truck owners can significantly reduce repair costs and boost efficiency by implementing a systematic inspection checklist that focuses on critical components like tires, engines, and cooling systems.
October 14, 2026
Maintenance
Managing older trucks amid rising costs and regulatory shifts
As fleets weigh upgrading versus maintaining older trucks in 2027, operators must adopt proactive maintenance schedules, account for rising parts costs.
September 28, 2026
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Preparing for PC-12: What fleets need to know
Fleets must begin preparing now for the 2027 rollout of the PC-12 engine oil category by assessing equipment compatibility between backward-compatible CL-4 and fuel-efficient FB-4 formulations.
August 27, 2026
Oils & lubricants
Rising lubricant costs squeezing maintenance budgets, and the climb isn't over
Surging raw material costs have triggered steep price hikes for fleet engine oils and greases, with industry experts warning of at least another 10% increase before the end of 2026.
August 20, 2026
Oils & lubricants
The secret lives of driveline fluids: How they keep fleets functional and profitable
Fluids that protect axles, differentials and transmissions play a critical role in enabling heavy-duty trucks to perform their best, helping to maximize loads, maintain efficiency and minimize operational downtime.
June 24, 2026
Maintenance
Global engine 'oil supply crisis' hits: Will trucking be impacted?
Retailers sound the alarm on engine oil inventories after an Iranian missile strike hit a key refinery, but it looks like only thinner oils, not conventional diesel engine oils, will be impacted for now.
May 18, 2026
Maintenance
Maximizing every drop: A comprehensive approach to fuel efficiency
Fuel tip of the week: AMTs now make up most of the heavy- duty market, in part because they are upwards of 5% more fuel efficient than a manual. Click the photo.
April 21, 2026
Oils & lubricants
Next gen engine oil gets green light for 2027
API okays new diesel engine oils for model year 2027. Also: Two fleet owners among four sentenced in USPS bribery scheme; Mack launches new enhanced virtual owner's manual; alleged cargo thief officially charged in court.
April 10, 2026
Oils & lubricants
Valvoline oil receives 100,000-mile drain interval approval from Cummins
The Gen 2 oil was originally developed in 2020 based largely on research partnership between Valvoline and Cummins.
March 15, 2026
Oils & lubricants
New engine oil category 'on the final step'
A next-generation engine oil category is just 9 months from making its debut.
March 15, 2026
Oils & lubricants
New diesel engine oil category on track for 2027 debut
How will these next-generation engine oils differ from the ones fleets use today?
January 7, 2026
Oils & lubricants
Common ways your lubricants get contaminated before they’re in your truck
Dirt, water, and other contaminants can enter lubricant at various stages, from storage to use, and these contaminants can cause increased wear and tear on engine components, leading to costly repairs and downtime.
December 13, 2024
Oils & lubricants
Essential tips for truck transmission and differential care
Why regular maintenance of transmission and differential fluids is vital for truck performance and longevity, and look for these key signs of issues and tips for ensuring optimal performance.
October 25, 2024
Oils & lubricants
Is your engine getting enough air? Maximize fuel economy by reducing DPF ash clogs
Ash builds in the DPF until there's not enough room for a regen, tanking the fuel economy.
August 29, 2024
Oils & lubricants
Dirty samples: How to keep your engine oil samples clean for lab testing
As simple as it sounds, there is a right and wrong way to collect oil samples for lab testing, and incidental contaminants are going to affect the results.
July 26, 2024
Oils & lubricants
The biggest reasons to do an engine oil analysis
Just like a blood test can show signs of a problem in the body, an engine oil sample can show signs of problems with your truck.
June 27, 2024
Oils & lubricants
How oil viscosity affects engine performance
The thinner an oil is, the easier it pumps through the engine, but there’s a lot more to oil viscosity than now thick it is.
May 23, 2024
Oils & lubricants
Castrol rolling out 'circular' oil recycling program
Castrol MoreCircular encompasses the entire process of collecting used oil, re-refining it and integrating the re-refined base oil back into premium lubricants.
April 11, 2024
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