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Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 7, 2026

Import Cargo’s Early Peak Season is Winding Down

There was an early start to peak season this year at the nation's gateway ports, as retailers brought in merchandise ahead of tariff changes in late July and responded to other supply chain uncertainties,

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeAugust 6, 2026

DTNA Plans New U.S. Truck Plant as Manufacturing Footprint Shifts

Daimler Truck North America is evaluating sites for a new assembly plant expected to open in 2029 while winding down operations at its longtime Portland manufacturing facility.

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Maintenanceby Deborah LockridgeAugust 6, 2026

What Three Fleets Are Doing Differently When Buying Truck Parts in 2026

With freight improving but costs still climbing, fleet maintenance executives explain how they're balancing price, quality, and supplier relationships.

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Blue infographic with graphs illustrating cargo theft trends in the second quarter of 2026
Fleet Managementby StaffAugust 6, 2026

Fewer Cargo Thefts, Bigger Losses: Criminals Target Higher-Value Loads

CargoNet says organized theft rings are stealing fewer shipments but choosing more valuable freight, including metals and technology, resulting in record losses.

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Great Dane aluminum flatbed trailer
Equipmentby StaffAugust 5, 2026

Great Dane Flatbed Trailer Offers Light Weight and Strength

Freedom Ultra is designed for a wide range of open-deck applications, including building materials, lumber, machinery, steel products, industrial freight, and coil hauling.

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Photos of a commercial truck vehicle inspector looking at a tanker trailer and a man with his hands in his pockets wearing a jacket with the letters HSI on the back (Homeland Security Investigations)

Trump Administration Expands Homeland Security's Role in Trucking Enforcement

The administration's latest trucking crackdown goes beyond roadside inspections, expanding Homeland Security's role in commercial vehicle enforcement and investigations involving CDL training schools.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 3, 2026

Paccar Recalls 2027 Trucks Built This Summer for Possible Electrical Problem

The nearly 6,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks in the recall could potentially lose engine power, among other things.

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Khaki-colored autonomous Peterbilt truck hauling triple trailers loaded with frac sand for Atlas Energy Solutions in the Permian Basin.
Equipmentfrom News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2026

Atlas Expands Kodiak Driverless Truck Fleet in Permian Basin

Atlas Energy Solutions is expanding autonomous frac sand hauling in the Permian Basin with a second load-out location and plans for 100 driverless trucks by mid-2027.

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Maintenancefrom News/Media ReleaseJuly 31, 2026

Brake Safety Week to Focus on Drums and Rotors

Commercial vehicle inspectors will be focusing on brakes during CVSA's Brake Safety Week, August 23-29.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeJuly 30, 2026

Trump Administration Looks to Put More Veterans Behind the Wheel

The Freedom Haulers program pulls together existing and expanded programs at several federal agencies to recruit veterans to drive commercial heavy-duty trucks and cut the red tape for them to get a CDL, training, and employment.

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