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Ford Pro
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AI & Software
Ford Pro August update
Oct. 22, 2026
Mack Trucks
Mack Certified Uptime Dealers follow a well-defined repair process that maps a vehicle’s journey from check-in and initial triage diagnostics to finished repair.
Diagnostic & Repair
How to triumph at triage
Oct. 21, 2026
Michelin
michelin
Brakes, Tire & Wheel
X Multi Energy D2 regional drive tire
Oct. 21, 2026
DTNA
Documentation of diagnostic steps and results can help tech support move a repair forward.
Diagnostic & Repair
When to call diagnostic tech support
Oct. 20, 2026
Gates Corporation
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Equipment
Gates Smart Kit
Oct. 20, 2026
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Eaton
eaton
Powertrain
Advantor automated manual transmissions
Common components simplify service
Oct. 19, 2026
ZF
zfvan
AI & Software
ZF Aftermarket
Connects diagnostics to parts ordering
Oct. 16, 2026
Tectran
tectran
Battery & Electrical
ArticFlex cable
Stays flexible in extreme cold
Oct. 15, 2026
Walmec
micron
Emissions & Efficiency
.01 Micron SuperStar Filter
Four-stage filtration down to .01 micron
Oct. 14, 2026
Carlyle Tools
Long-Barrel Air Hammers
Tools
Long-Barrel Air Hammers
Delivers 2,500 bpm
Oct. 14, 2026
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snow plow
Battery & Electrical
Vocational trucks and the approach to battery maintenance
Work trucks face unique electrical demands that can drain batteries faster than charging systems can replenish them. Here's how to avoid issues.
Oct. 14, 2026
Fleetrock
analytics
AI & Software
Fleetrock fleet and shop management platform
Connect fleet and shop data
Oct. 12, 2026
Roadwarrior
roadwarrior
Powertrain
Roadwarrior EPA21 One-Box
Aftermarket option for EPA21 applications
Oct. 9, 2026
Cornwell Quality Tools
3-pc 4' Kiwi Plier Set, No. ECKWP3PK
Tools
3-pc 4" Kiwi Plier Set, No. ECKWP3PK
Features angled heads
Oct. 9, 2026
Olight
Oclip 2 Series
Tools
Oclip 2 Series
Clip-on lighting for hands-free work
Oct. 9, 2026
Transtex
The DClimate Lithium Pro weighs 270 lbs. and offers a heating capacity of 7,500 BTU/hr.
Emissions & Efficiency
Electric APUs: Fleets' answer to rising diesel prices
Rising fuel prices are putting the focus back on idle reduction, while advances in lithium-ion tech change the case for electric APUs.
Oct. 8, 2026
Photo courtesy of Kyle McDougal
kyle_macdougal_fayetteville
Employees & Training
Best Young Diesel Tech Honorable Mention: Kyle McDougal
McDougal, a 30-yeard-old fire truck tech in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has found meaning working on a diverse municipal fleet.
Oct. 7, 2026
Coltrain Onsite Fleet Care
Austin Lester, Lead Mobile Tech, Coltrain Onsite Fleet Care
Employees & Training
Best Young Diesel Tech Honorable Mention: Austin Lester
Austin Lester roams the Gulf Coast helping both Coltrain Onsite Fleet Care customers and coworkers in the pursuit of maximum uptime.
Oct. 6, 2026
Sonic Tools
s15
Shop Equipment
NEXT S15 toolbox
Large-format storage that grows with techs
Oct. 1, 2026
RISION
magic pro
Tools
Magic Pro Smartphone Thermal Camera
Generates PDF reports in free app
Oct. 1, 2026
Lytx
lytx360
Safety & Technology
Lytx 360 Hub Kit
Expand fleet camera visibility
Sept. 25, 2026
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engine oil
Fluids & Chemicals
What the transition to API CL-4 and FB-4 means for fleets
The North American heavy-duty diesel oil industry is moving to new lubricant standards in 2027, bringing potential benefits and risks of misapplication for fleets.
Sept. 16, 2026
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Supplier Submitted
Tools
DynaBoost Dual-Mode Grease Gun
Ramps up pressure to clear clogged grease fittings
Sept. 16, 2026
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Tools
Sentinel A70 PRO helmet
Improves visibility while welding
Sept. 16, 2026
KECO
keco
Supplier Submitted
Tools
K-Power Lineup (Gen 2)
Designed for precise control of glue pullers
Sept. 16, 2026
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Supplier Submitted
Tools
Long Back Probe Set Cat. No. 23600
Back probe connectors without the guesswork
Sept. 16, 2026