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    Harbor Freight
    20V Hercules Brushless Cordless Paddle Switch Grinder
    Low-profile head gives clearer line of sight
    Feb. 26, 2026
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    Is the third time the charm for the REPAIR Act, or will a new OEM-approved Right to Repair bill have more luck making it through the legislative process?
    Feb. 23, 2026
    Nightstick
    Rechargeable headlamp Nightstick
    Tri-color floodlight output (white, red, green)
    Feb. 20, 2026
    Ken-Tools
    Ken-Tools Tire Kit
    Contains tools for everything from bead breaking to rim protection
    Feb. 20, 2026
    Milwaukee Tool
    M12 Auto Shop Borescope w/ Wi-Fi File Sharing, No. 3151-21
    Equipped with HEAT SENSE temperature technology
    Feb. 20, 2026
    Peterson Manufacturing
    The next-gen tractor-trailer connectors need to be durable, since they work in harsh environments and risk getting dropped or run over in the lot.
    The industry wants smarter trailers, but at some point, tractor-trailers will need more capable connectors as well. First, stakeholders must agree on a standardized design.
    Feb. 19, 2026
    Thermo King
    TriPac Envidia from Thermo King
    Here’s a look at some of the top diesel and electric sleeper cab APU options for idle reduction, driver satisfaction, and ease of maintenance.
    Feb. 18, 2026
    Eaton
    Eaton Tripp Lite Series Pure Sine Wave Mobile Inverters
    Purpose-built for fleet vehicles, service trucks, and more
    Feb. 16, 2026
    ARI-Hetra
    Heavy Duty Tire Changer, No. WS-25TC30
    Manual tool arm and tool head
    Feb. 16, 2026
    Tectran Manufacturing
    17-Way Tractor-Trailer connection System
    Backwards-compatible and features AUX pins, CAN buses, and Hi-Speed Ethernet
    Feb. 16, 2026
    Peterson Manufacturing
    Repairable J560 Connector
    Allows for quick repairs at the connection point
    Feb. 16, 2026
    Lytx
    LytxOne
    Fleet management platform for video safety and telematics
    Feb. 16, 2026
    Hilltip
    hilltip
    For interchangeable truck bed systems
    Feb. 16, 2026
    Ex-Guard
    Ex-Guard MAX
    Features Front Underrun Mitigation System, VISR Bar, and more
    Feb. 16, 2026
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    Fleets that frequently idle aren’t just burning excess fuel; they’re likely losing money, so it’s time to rev up the calculator and crunch the numbers on anti-idle systems like...
    Feb. 16, 2026
    DTNA
    NOx sensors have the unenviable job of measuring engine emissions and aftertreatment effectiveness and can be impacted by water, soot buildup, and electrical failures. Diesel Emissions Service
    Here’s everything you need to know about one of the most replaced—and misunderstood—emissions system components.
    Feb. 11, 2026
    EMCO
    EMCO High-Performance Mono-Leaf Spring for HD trailers
    25% weight reduction over traditional springs
    Jan. 28, 2026
    Kevin Jones | Trailer-Body Builders
    Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week kicked off with Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue, where fleet executives shared how OEMs and vendors need to be more transparent and accountable concerning pricing to keep their business.
    As tariffs and recession pressures grow, fleet leaders at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue shared what it will take to get their business in the coming year. And it starts with...
    Jan. 20, 2026
    CTech Manufacturing
    Van Cabinets CTech
    Engineered for durability, ease, and integration
    Jan. 16, 2026
    Milwaukee Tool
    M18 TOP-OFF Charger & Power Supply, No. 2847-20
    For charging on the go
    Jan. 12, 2026
    Peterbilt
    peterbilt ev
    Designed for local delivery and regional hauling
    Jan. 12, 2026
    John Hitch I Fleet Maintenance Magazine
    Grote Industries H.E.L.P System
    Available through 4SEE and as a stand-alone product
    Jan. 12, 2026
    Grote Industries
    4SEE Wiring Harness from Grote Industries
    Helps other drivers avoid rear-ending trailers
    Jan. 9, 2026
    Link Mfg.
    Link Severe-Duty Bushings and Torque Rods for Air Link Suspension
    For Air Link suspensions rated between 46-52k lbs.
    Jan. 9, 2026
    Killer Tools
    Heavy Duty Tire Lift, No. ART47, Killer Tools
    Supports up to 220 lbs.
    Jan. 9, 2026
    Wheeler
    F.A.T. Wrench AutoTorque
    Provides 2-hour continuous runtime
    Jan. 9, 2026
    Sonic Tools
    NEXT Ratchet Set
    Includes 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" ratchets
    Jan. 9, 2026
    Hunter Engineering
    Hunter roadforce walkaway wheel balancer
    Reduces four-tire changeover times by up to 45%
    Jan. 9, 2026
    Autel
    MaxiHVAC AC909 from Autel
    Uses Nitrogen for pressure leak test
    Jan. 6, 2026
    PACCAR Parts
    TRP Diagnostic Pro from PACCAR Parts
    Works for all CV makes and models
    Jan. 6, 2026
    ZF
    ZF MultiScan
    Can diagnose many vehicle brands through one platform
    Jan. 6, 2026
    Heliox
    Heliox 44 kW V2G Charger
    Next-gen, all-in-one DC fast charging system
    Jan. 6, 2026
    Opus IVS
    Opus IVS debuts IVS Calibrate
    Allows shops to perform ADAS calibrations on demand
    Jan. 6, 2026
    TOPDON
    RLink X3 from TOPDON
    Works on eight OE software systems
    Dec. 16, 2025
    XTool
    HDGURU diagnostic tool from XTool
    Offers dedicated entry-level heavy-duty diagnostics
    Dec. 15, 2025
    SK Tools
    4-Drawer Tool Cart Set SK Tools
    Designed for maximum organization
    Dec. 5, 2025
    Kenworth
    PACCAR TX-12 PRO Automated Transmission
    For Class 6-7 and light Class 8 applications
    March 15, 2024