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The next generation of heavy-duty engine oils is on the horizon, with API CL-4 and API-FB-4 set to bring new performance requirements and considerations for fleets in 2027. Join...
Oct. 29, 2026
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Commercial fleets depend on telematics, remote diagnostics, electronic logging devices (ELDs), and digital freight systems to do their jobs more efficiently. And in some slimy...
Sept. 24, 2026
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Property crime can cost far more than the asset itself. Explore the risks facing vehicle fleets and logistics operations, and learn how proactive security can help reduce theft...
Sept. 23, 2026
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Protect your fleet before theft leads to downtime and costly repairs. Get 5 practical plays to identify vulnerabilities, understand common theft tactics, and strengthen security...
Sept. 23, 2026

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Wheel-end components and tools play a key role in keeping vehicles safe on the road. Here’s a look at the latest.
Oct. 2, 2026
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Fifth wheels and connection components play a key role in keeping tractors and trailers connected. Here's a look at the latest.
Sept. 30, 2026

Videos

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Oct. 9, 2026
Vieth breaks discusses 46 years of trucking industry cycles, from deregulation and variable-geometry turbochargers to current spot rate trends.
Sept. 4, 2026

Equipment

Choosing the right snowplow for the job—and preparing it before the first storm—can help maximize performance, improve safety, and extend equipment life throughout the winter ...
Oct. 9, 2026
The retrofit system uses existing tractor air and trailer electrical connections to meter diesel additives during delivery, reducing manual variability.
Oct. 9, 2026
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McDougal, a 30-yeard-old fire truck tech in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has found meaning working on a diverse municipal fleet.
Oct. 7, 2026
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Some engine issues span an entire generation. Building the parts room and PM plans around engine generation rather than model year can help mitigate unplanned downtime and costly...
Oct. 7, 2026

In the Bay

The relationship gives customers of both companies a path to complementary services for fueling, maintenance, repair, and fleet support.
Oct. 8, 2026
All-makes, all-systems diagnostic solution used by 25,000+ shops
Oct. 7, 2026
Austin Lester roams the Gulf Coast helping both Coltrain Onsite Fleet Care customers and coworkers in the pursuit of maximum uptime.
Oct. 6, 2026
Meet the 33-year-old diesel tech for McKee Transportation's Gentry, Arkansas shop who exemplifies everything a fleet wants in a lead tech
Oct. 5, 2026

Diagnostic & Repair

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The integration gives technicians remote access to Bosch diagnostic info, OEM software, scans, resets, and more.
Oct. 5, 2026
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Diesel shops across the country are buying their way out of the technician shortage with new diagnostic tools that can do more. But if the techs don’t know how to use them, you...
Oct. 2, 2026
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The digital diagnostic workflow tool merges OEM repair information, real-world repair intelligence, and AI-powered insights to put techs on the correct path faster.
Oct. 1, 2026
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Battery chemistry, charging requirements, and power-supply capacity can all affect electrical-system service. Here are some common assumptions worth revisiting in the shop.
Sept. 22, 2026

Safety & Technology

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The new 360 Hub Kit supports up to eight HD auxiliary cameras, giving fleets additional views around the sides, rear, cargo area, and blind zones.
Sept. 25, 2026
Heated blade and frame elements reach 230 degrees F
Sept. 14, 2026
Kenworth’s vocational engineering philosophy carries into its highway trucks, electric vehicles, and next-generation safety systems.
Aug. 31, 2026
The AI solution connects fleet software and applications to help employees automate routine tasks and personalize workflows.
Aug. 18, 2026

Employees & Training

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The October 22 webinar will cover how shops can connect with technical education programs and students seeking industry experience.
Oct. 12, 2026
TechForce Foundation
TechForce Foundation
Twelve student and working technicians are competing for two Grand Prizes, with public voting open through October 12.
Oct. 6, 2026
The webinar will cover spark plug advances, smart ignition coils, and waveform analysis for diagnosing modern ignition systems.
Oct. 5, 2026
After six years of competition, Wesley Salley’s preparation is paying off both at SuperTech and in the shop.
Sept. 25, 2026