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Maintenance: Page 2

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
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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
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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 put into containers used only for the fluid and not for anything else to avoid contamination, which can lead to costly repairs.
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
Hours Night Parking Ramp
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
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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
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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
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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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Business
Shippers wary of rising transportation costs as fleets put the brakes on spending
92% of carriers delayed, reduced, or canceled planned investments in 2025.
Key Trucking, based in Kent, Washington, is a regional full-service transportation and freight service provider throughout Western Washington and the greater Pacific Northwest. Estes Express Lines, North America's largest privately held freight carrier, provides LTL shipping, final-mile delivery and broader supply chain solutions across the US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Estes acquires Washington-based Key Trucking
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Home
Trump, EPA make good on promise to toss emissions regs
The endangerment finding has allowed presidential administrations to regulate six greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride) since 2009.
Emissions
Feds set to strike key emissions tentpole this week
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Growth strategies
Considerations for expanding your fleet
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