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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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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

Truck driver in plaid shirt and safety gear servicing engine components on red semi-truck under cloudy sky

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

Blue Kenworth semi-truck with white trailer parked on road with bare trees

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

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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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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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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

Truck mechanic in orange jacket and blue cap inspecting large commercial vehicle tire

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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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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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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No CARB required: SEMA certification gives fleets nationwide aftermarket options

In a federal rebalancing of emissions authority, EPA designates SEMA as national certifier.

July 9, 2026

Mechanic in red jacket working on engine of bright red commercial truck with open hood in industrial yard

Cummins, PACCAR issue software fix for DEF derates

Cummins and PACCAR’s new factory and dealer software updates change DEF inducement rules, timelines, and final vehicle speeds for truckers.

July 6, 2026

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EPA mandate: Fleets gain equal access to OEM diagnostic tools

New EPA guidance mandates that vehicle manufacturers share diagnostic tools and repair data for DEF and emissions systems with independent shops and drivers.

July 2, 2026

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Fleet maintenance strategies for fuel savings

Practical fleet maintenance strategies, from alignment to software updates, optimize fuel efficiency.

June 28, 2026

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Artificial Intelligence

Samsara launches portal where customers can build and test AI agents

Customers can build, test and deploy AI agents based on their company’s policies and documents as well as data from millions of connected assets on the Samsara network with the new Agent Studio.

June 25, 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

Golden motor oil pouring into an engine with metal components and mechanical parts visible

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Multi-vehicle highway collision on wet freeway during rainy conditions with truck and passenger cars

The blind spot in fleet safety: When AI misses the crash risk

Relying solely on automated video dash cameras without human review exposes motor carriers to courtroom liability from unflagged risky driving behaviors.

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J.B. Hunt eyes 2027 bid season rate hike to fend off higher driver, fuel, and medical costs

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Nussbaum Transportation CEO stepping down next year

Commercial trucks lined up at night, including yellow Volvo and gray Nissan vehicles in fleet formation

Volvo overhauls its heavy-haul VNX model: 'Nothing like you’ve ever seen before'

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