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NACFE Messy Middle Maintenance Report
Maintenanceby Jack RobertsJune 26, 2026

The Diesel Engine Enters NACFE’s ‘Messy Middle’

NACFE’s new Messy Middle Powertrain Service & Maintenance report says keeping modern diesel engines running now depends as much on software, diagnostics and data as traditional mechanical service.

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2026 Mack Pioneer
Equipmentby Jack RobertsJune 25, 2026

Why the Mack Pioneer Signals a New Era in Class 8 Truck Design

After a public-road drive through eastern Pennsylvania, one thing became clear: Mack's new Pioneer isn't simply packed with technology -- it's been engineered around the driver in ways that could redefine long-haul trucking.

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The Cyber Stop header showing an enforcement officer talking to a truck driver and a screen shot of the FMCSA's revoked ELDs list
Safety & Complianceby Ben WilkensJune 19, 2026

The Hidden Problem Behind FMCSA's ELD Revocations

NMFTA researchers say dozens of registered ELDs may be built on the same software platforms, allowing compliance and security concerns to persist even after individual devices are removed from the market.

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Equipmentby Jack RobertsJune 16, 2026

Great American Trucks: The International MaxxPro MRAP

Built from an International WorkStar chassis and powered by a MaxxForce diesel, the MaxxPro MRAP became one of the most important military trucks of the Iraq War era.

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Driversby Tim Roberts, DocktimeJune 15, 2026

Why Truck Detention Keeps Costing Fleets Time and Money

A 2024 ATRI study found detention affects nearly 40% of truckload stops and costs the industry more than $15 billion annually. Despite the toll on drivers, fleets, and supply chains, the problem remains stubbornly persistent.

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeJune 2, 2026

Lessons Learned About Alternative Fuels: Start Small, Stay Flexible

Practical advice on adopting alternative fuels and ZEVs from HDT's 2026 Top Green Fleets, from renewable diesel and natural gas to electric trucks.

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Jamie Hagen owner, Hell Bent Xpress.
Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsMay 29, 2026

Jamie Hagen Gets Real About Running a Small Fleet in an Uncertain Economy

Small fleet owner Jamie Hagen says new legal risks, volatile fuel prices, and a changing freight market are forcing small carriers to rethink how they operate — and what they can afford.

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Fleet Managementby Candy McCollum, Work Truck SolutionsMay 28, 2026

Data Lock‑In or Integration Lock‑Out?

Data fragmentation is costing dealerships, OEMs, fleets, and upfitters millions. Here’s why interoperability may be the fix the trucking industry needs.

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Fleet Managementby Ben WilkensMay 22, 2026

The Trucking Industry’s Threat Intelligence Gap

The trucking industry has no shortage of cybersecurity reports and cargo crime statistics. What it lacks is timely, operational intelligence that fleets can actually use.

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Fueling trucks.
Fuel SmartsCover Storyby Deborah LockridgeMay 18, 2026

50 Ways Fleets Can Cut Fuel Costs Now — Without Buying New Trucks

Fuel savings don’t come from one big change. They come from dozens of small ones. Here’s how leading fleets are stacking gains across drivers, routing, maintenance, and more.

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