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Maintenance

Maintenance
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
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Trucks
Could dyed diesel damage your engine or void your warranty?
Aimed at easing pricing pressure at the pump, a new executive order permits highway vehicles to burn off-road red diesel without risking engine damage, federal tax penalties, or warranty coverage.
October 8, 2026
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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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Maintenance
Pit crew principles for fleet maintenance teams
By adopting the preparation and proactive strategies of a racing pit crew, fleet maintenance teams can significantly reduce vehicle downtime and prevent future breakdowns.
September 8, 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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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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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
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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
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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Maintenance
New trailer tire monitoring tool from Michelin
The Smart Predictive Tire utilizes a proprietary Smart Leak algorithm to monitor real-time pressure and temperature data.
March 17, 2026
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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
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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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Mergers & Acquisitions
Fleetio acquires maintenance authorization platform
Fleet maintenance management software provider Fleetio has acquired Auto Integrate, a platform that enables maintenance shops to electronically submit work orders for approval, bringing its valuation to more than $1.5 billion.
March 26, 2025
Fleetio and Auto Integrate
Maintenance
Decisiv announces three data partnerships
Decisiv's ecosystem is growing. The company announced Sunday a trio of collaborations with technology providers that will strengthen the capabilities of Decisiv's service relationship management solution.
March 9, 2025
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Asset tracking & management
Velociti introduces VeloCare Unlimited program
Velociti has introduced VeloCare Unlimited, a new program for its technology maintenance and support service to provide additional support for vehicle operators.
March 9, 2025
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Technology
Software unifies data across disparate technologies on the truck
Fleet HD runs data from tractor and trailer against its advanced rules engine to provide real-time alerts on high-priority maintenance issues to improve mean time between failures, mean time to repair and maintenance cost per mile.
January 21, 2025
Fleet HD
Maintenance
Importance of tire air pressure during winter months
Cold weather affects tire air pressure and leads to potential consequences for underinflated or overinflated tires.
November 21, 2024
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Telematics
Which emissions testing device is better for your fleet?
CARB has certified one telematics device for Clean Truck Check but doesn't expect a lack of testing devices by the time scans begin on Oct. 1. Which type of device is more convenient depends on what a fleet is already doing, said Greg Colvin of Zonar.
September 10, 2024
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