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    John Hitch

    Editor-in-chief, Fleet Maintenance

    John Hitch is the editor-in-chief of Fleet Maintenance, where his mission is to provide maintenance management and technicians with the the latest information on the tools and strategies to keep their fleets' commercial vehicles moving.

    He is based out of Cleveland, Ohio, and has worked in the B2B journalism space for more than a decade.

    Hitch was previously senior editor for FleetOwner, and covers everything related to trucking and commercial vehicle equipment, including breaking news, the latest trends and best practices. He previously wrote about manufacturing and advanced technology for IndustryWeek and New Equipment Digest.

    He is an award-winning journalist and former sonar technician, where he served honorably aboard the fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN-723).

    ConMet TruckWings
    Emissions & Efficiency

    ConMet quintuples TruckWings warranty period

    John Hitch
    Dec. 5, 2024
    The tractor-trailer aero device, which has 1 billion road miles, is now backed by a five-year, 500,000-mile warranty.
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    Diagnostic & Repair

    Tow4Tech out to wreck predatory towing with innovative platform

    John Hitch
    Dec. 3, 2024
    The Tow4Tech platform quickly connects fleets in need of tow with trusted service providers near the downed medium- or heavy-duty truck.
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    Carlos Tavares
    Equipment

    Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns

    John Hitch
    Dec. 2, 2024
    The 66-year-old had planned on retiring in 2026, but discord with the board has led to an early end for Stellantis' first CEO.
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    Tools

    Technicians growing more comfortable with advanced diagnostic tools, Anyline survey says

    John Hitch
    Nov. 20, 2024
    Change is hard, but technicians are more and more embracing a switch to diagnostic tools that help them in the shop, a survey from Anyline found.
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    Sean Duffy
    Shop Operations

    From Road Rules to road regulations: Meet Sean Duffy, Trump's pick for Secretary of Transportation

    John Hitch
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Duffy, who has spent time in a Real World house and equally histrionic House of Representatives, was a Road Rules champion. If confirmed, he will advise the president on all transportat...
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    Seth Miller
    Employees & Training

    Former tank mechanic blasts away inefficiency at International Motors

    John Hitch
    Nov. 11, 2024
    Army veteran Seth Miller went from repairing tanks to reforming workflows and standard operating procedures for International and its dealer network.