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Diesel increases to highest national average since 2014

The latest week's average of $3.406 per gallon nationwide is the highest since December 2014. Also: Daimler recalls approximately 460 Freightliner Cascadias for a potential exhaust issue; Eroad seeks driver award nominees; Crete increasing driver pay.

September 28, 2021

Truck Stop Fueling

Benefits of synthetic engine oils include fuel economy gains, reduced maintenance

Aside from diesel fuel, engine oil might be the most critical fluid in a truck because it influences two of the top three equipment-related costs for fleets: fuel and maintenance.

September 23, 2021

working on an engine

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Steering issue prompts recall of over 100,000 Freightliner Cascadias

The recall is due to a steering component that could come loose, resulting in a complete loss of steering. Also: Truck stops push for extension of biodiesel tax credit; Insurtech firm partners with Indemnity Insurance; Utility recalls 260 reefer trailers.

September 21, 2021

Freightliner Cascadia Truck

New Mack maintenance program prioritizes uptime, cost of ownership

Mack's new Mack Premium Service Agreement is available to Anthem, Pinnacle, Granite, TerraPro and LR owners. Also: First battery-electric Peterbilt 579EVs purchased in Canada; fleet receives first production Peterbilt Model 536 medium-duty truck.

September 17, 2021

Mack Maintenance

TMC introduces EV tech training task force to write RP

TMC has started development of a recommended practice for electric vehicle technician training that hopes to include guidance regarding battery service, testing, charging, shipping and handling, tool requirements and more.

September 13, 2021

Electric vehicle technician

Report finds a decrease in frequency of unscheduled roadside repair, yet cost of repair rising

Fleets getting more miles between breakdowns but cost of repair climbing.

September 12, 2021

truck being towed

Truck, trailer shortages fuel need for predictive maintenance

Holding on to used equipment longer raises the risk of unplanned maintenance events. Predictive maintenance can help.

September 3, 2021

trucking technician

How parts departments are learning from the parts shortage

It doesn’t matter where you sit in the aftermarket, those on the front line of sourcing parts explain how dire the situation is and what they learned.

August 31, 2021

Transerve empty warehouse shelves

Holy moly: Proper grease compounds critical in lube application

Moly particles are solid additives that are normally larger than the fluid film developed by the base oil in a high-speed bearing. The higher the relative linear speed, the lower the viscosity required to provide an adequate lubrication film.

August 26, 2021

greasing a bearing

Combating rustjacking is an industrywide effort

Rustjacking on brakes is dangerous and it can get a vehicle pulled out of service. Combating rustjacking is a team sport for owners, techs and brake vendors.

August 17, 2021

Technician working on truck tire

The intensity of brakes, other vehicle enforcement is highest in these states

What's your guess for the state most prone to hand out the highest rate of violations in any inspection? What about brake violations, a big focus of next week's nationwide brake-blitz? Find out what the numbers say here.

August 20, 2021

2020 Violations Per Inspection Infographic Snap

Brake adjustment errors can lead to OOS violations or worse

Despite years of warnings, automatic slack adjusters continue to be manually adjusted by technicians who may not know any better or who may be eager to get a truck out of the shop.

November 26, 2020

truck wheel end

Why contract maintenance makes sense for private fleets

A good contract maintenance provider knows that the nucleus of truck maintenance is always a structured, rigid preventive maintenance program.

August 16, 2021

discussing a repair issue

Reinventing the fan clutch industry

The problem with the fan clutch business was that it didn’t have to earn a customer’s business because the demand for the fan clutch grew out of a government mandate.

August 16, 2021

Horton clutch fan

5 ways fleet managers can reduce operational costs

There are numerous overheads in this line of work. The most prominent ones that spring to mind are fuel charges and asset maintenance costs.

August 15, 2021

cargo van and semi

Don’t fall victim to truck downtime this autumn

With longer nights and shorter days right around the corner, drivers need to focus on how to stay safe when temperatures begin to drop, running wildlife are abundant, and roads are slick with wet leaves.

August 11, 2021

headlamp on a blue semitruck

Disc brakes as a driver retention tool

Can having better brakes retain and recruit more drivers? Experts say the confidence and comfort that air disc brakes inspire can win over more drivers.

August 11, 2021

air disc brake technician

More than 6,700 trucks, 2,000 drivers placed OOS during Roadcheck

Inspectors removed 6,710 commercial vehicles and 2,080 drivers from roadways – a 16.5% vehicle and 5.3% driver out-of-service rate – over the three-day period.

August 3, 2021

Police pulled over a semi

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Partnerships with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport brings the Quantix network to more than 70 locations.

Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport

Partnering with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport further strengthens Quantix's carrier network, the company said.

Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.

Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition

USA Truck was acquired by DB Schenker in June 2022 for approximately $435 million, and DB Schenker was subsequently acquired by DSV in April 2025. Prior to its own acquisition, DB Schenker had been shopping USA Truck, and DSV decided to divest the asset almost immediately.

'Welcome home': USA Truck acquired by former, current leadership team

Dart will retain use of its name and says that the transaction will not affect day-to-day operations.

Dart Transit acquired by private equity firm

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Venture Transport adds team drivers to dedicated business

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