NationaLease names regional winners of 2026 Tech Challenge exam

NationaLease has announced the regional winners of its 16th annual Tech Challenge written exam, with more than 340 technicians participating across the United States and Canada. The top-scoring technician in…

OK Tire highlights growth strategy, launches new video series at 2026 conference

OK Tire Stores used its 2026 annual conference to showcase strong early results from its evolving business model while reinforcing its focus on independently owned dealers. The three-day event, held…

Bill aims to give US trailer dealers same tax treatment as auto retailers

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would extend a key tax benefit to semi-trailer dealers, addressing what industry groups say is a long-standing competitive disadvantage. Reps.

Kodiak doubles driverless fleet, unveils triple-trailer capability

Kodiak AI is scaling its driverless trucking ambitions, doubling its autonomous fleet while introducing a new capability it says could significantly boost freight productivity. The company reported it now has…

Truck-Lite previews trailer back-up safety system

Truck-Lite is developing an integrated trailer back-up safety system combining reverse lighting and an audible alarm, with availability targeted for 2027 builds. The system is designed…

Fleet Advantage: Procurement paralysis, aging fleets reshape buying strategies

Fleet Advantage says heavy-duty fleets are facing growing uncertainty around equipment procurement while shifting maintenance strategies and aging assets reshape operational decision-making. Findings from the company’s latest Transportation Industry Benchmark…

Mack Trucks launches 2027 calendar contest, adds new categories

Mack Trucks’ calendar contest is back, inviting owners of working Mack trucks to compete for a place in the 2027 edition. The annual contest features several new themed categories this…

Road Ready launches TrackRR Lite asset tracking device

Road Ready has introduced TrackRR Lite, a compact, battery-powered asset tracking device designed to provide visibility into non-powered and infrequently used equipment. The system targets assets…

Hendrickson launches Watchman wheel-end sensing system

Hendrickson is expanding its push into connected trailer technology with the launch of its Watchman wheel-end sensing system, unveiled at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting. The new system…

Technician shortage, rising labor rates dominate Fullbay repair industry report

A persistent technician shortage, rising labor rates and an aging workforce are continuing to reshape the heavy-duty repair sector, according to early findings from Fullbay’s sixth annual State of Heavy-Duty…

Clarios IdleLess wins Truck Writers’ Technical Achievement Award

Clarios’ IdleLess battery monitoring system has been named the winner of the 2026 Jim Winsor Memorial Technical Achievement Award, presented by North American Truck Writers. The award was announced during…

Work truck market steady as economy, uncertainty shape buying decisions

Manufacturers are expecting the vocational truck market to remain stable through 2026, supported by demand from construction, utility and municipal applications, even as economic conditions, regulatory uncertainty and rising costs…

Davco Technology unveils Fuel Pro 498

Davco Technology has launched the Fuel Pro 498, a new diesel fuel water separator and filtration system designed to improve engine protection and increase uptime. Developed…

Aperia expands tire inflation system to steer axle

Aperia Technologies is expanding its automatic tire inflation system to the steer axle, addressing what the company says is one of the most safety-critical and frequently underinflated positions on a…

Police lay 13 charges in Midland, Ont., CMV enforcement initiative

The Ontario Provincial Police laid 13 charges during a commercial motor vehicle enforcement initiative in the Town of Midland on March 12. Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay detachment stopped…