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Equipment
Brakes, med cards lead violations as CVSA removes 10,000 trucks from roads
Safety officials inspected over 54,000 commercial vehicles across North America during International Roadcheck, removing more than 10,000 vehicles and 3,100 drivers for critical safety violations.
August 25, 2026
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Technology
Fragmented systems block fleets from predictive maintenance
One of fleets' top challenges is maintenance and repair costs, according to Motive's State of Fleet Maintenance report. AI and automation can power preventive maintenance, but data silos bar the necessary cross-functional workflows necessary to enable it.
August 25, 2026
Motive Maintenance’s Proactive Warranty Tracking Helps Teams Stop Paying For Repairs Already Covered
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Maintenance
How fleets are handing rising equipment, maintenance costs
This week's 10-44 covers the critical mileage thresholds where repair costs spike, how to prepare your fleet for seasonal transitions, and why cutting corners on aftermarket parts could end up costing you thousands repairs and downtime.
August 21, 2026
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Service and repair
Why manual truck inspections are no longer enough
Rising costs, aging equipment, and driver turnover are straining carrier operations, but automated AI inspections are replacing unreliable manual DVIRs to catch defects before they cause costly roadside violations.
August 20, 2026
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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
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Regulations
Judge puts DOT's demand for 17 million CDLIS records on hold
A judge has enjoined DOT and AAMVA from taking action related to CDLIS records while a lawsuit unfolds in court. Also: UPS driver crowned trucking's Grand Champion; Volvo, Mack, International recalls.
August 18, 2026
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Maintenance
Fleets pivot to prevention, early detection amid rising regulatory and operational costs
Facing tight margins and high risk, fleet managers in 2026 are shifting from reactive fixes to proactive prevention, prioritizing real-time compliance tracking and preventative vehicle maintenance.
August 16, 2026
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Components
Hendrickson marks 100 years of walking beam suspension
Hendrickson is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its patented walking beam suspension design. Also: Scott Fisher, founder of Estes Forwarding Worldwide who has served as president and chief executive officer for 23 years, has stepped down; Sagepoint Logistics expands Midwest fleet with RNG trucks.
August 10, 2026
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Technician training
Why apprenticeships are the future of fleet maintenance
To combat a growing technician shortage and closing the gap in vocational education, fleet maintenance operations are adopting structured apprenticeship programs to train and retain top talent.
August 6, 2026
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Maintenance
Paccar recalls nearly 6K Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks built this summer
In the affected trucks, the power distribution center (PDC) box might be contaminated with oil. Also: Emergency HOS relief extended in Texas; fireworks-hauling fleet requests HOS exemption; Freightliner M2 and eM2 among 23K units recalled.
August 4, 2026
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CCJ Innovators
MVT brings high-tech 'MRI for cars' to commercial fleet in El Paso
Advanced vehicle inspections help transform traditional fleet inspection processes utilizing real-time imaging, computer vision, and automated reporting.
August 1, 2026
UVeye's technology evolved from homeland security applications designed to look for bombs and contraband hidden beneath vehicles, which explains the high-resolution, military-grade quality of the scans.
Components
Mack, Volvo expand DEF software updates
Following updated EPA guidelines, Mack and Volvo are expanding DEF software patches across post-2010 models to give truck drivers up to 160 hours to address emissions issues before performance is restricted.
July 28, 2026
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Alternative power
Toyota becomes partner in Volvo-Daimler hydrogen fuel cell venture
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have signed a binding agreement with Toyota Motor Corporation for Toyota to join the cellcentric joint venture focused on heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell development. Also: Potential battery issue prompts expansion of International recall; 11 Great Dane dry van trailers recalled.
July 28, 2026
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Maintenance
Boost MPGs by keeping fuel injectors clean
Keeping your diesel fuel system clean is one of the single most effective ways to boost fuel economy and prevent costly downtime.
July 24, 2026
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Equipment
FMCSA cleans up safety regulations, eliminates tire recordkeeping step
A new FMCSA final rule effective this month removes tire size logging rules for motor carriers while clarifying GVWR definitions and foreign driver background check procedures.
July 22, 2026
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Maintenance
Steering issue prompts Volvo recall
Nearly 3,800 VNL, VNR and other Volvo trucks are being recalled for an issue related to steering. Also: Port of Los Angeles offering new EV incentive; fleet petitions FMCSA for ELD waiver for short "yard moves;" Pennsylvania's U.S. 15 becoming I-99 next week;
July 21, 2026
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Maintenance
Ditch the calendar: How rigid fleet replacement cycles are costing you millions
Replacing trucks based strictly on age or mileage is outdated, ignores the actual condition of the vehicle, and leads to costly financial leaks.
July 13, 2026
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Maintenance
Green trucking shift faces mechanic shortage, report warns
Too many clean fuel options are on a collision course with too few technicians to repair them.
July 11, 2026
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