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Accuride ProShield XGT.
Equipmentby Jack RobertsMarch 15, 2026

Accuride Unveils ProShield XGT Aluminum Wheel Coating at TMC

Accuride’s patent-pending surface-coating technology targets filiform corrosion and promises easier cleaning, longer-lasting gloss, and greater durability for aluminum truck wheels.

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Valvoline at TMC 2026.
Equipmentby Jack RobertsMarch 15, 2026

Valvoline, Cummins Extend X15 Oil Drain Intervals to 100,000 Miles

New approval for Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution Gen2 allows fleets running Cummins X15 engines to extend oil drain intervals by up to 25,000 miles -- reaching intervals as high as 100,000 miles.

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Al Anderson, Peterson.
Equipmentby Jack RobertsMarch 15, 2026

A New Approach to Lighting Reliability

Peterson’s Genesis lighting system and repairable J560 connector target two persistent fleet problems: LED light failures and costly electrical connector downtime.

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Maintenanceby Deborah LockridgeMarch 15, 2026

New PC-12 Diesel Engine Oil Category Nears Completion: What Fleets Should Know

The new heavy-duty engine oil category, PC-12, is nearing the finish line. Here’s what fleet maintenance managers should know before it arrives in 2027.

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Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeMarch 12, 2026

Fleet Managers Invited to Apply for Exclusive HDT Exchange Event

HDTX is an intimate event that connects heavy-duty trucking fleet managers with industry suppliers through small-group discussions, educational sessions, and structured one-on-one meetings.

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Mack Protect for MD Series.
Safety & Compliancefrom News/Media ReleaseMarch 12, 2026

Mack Introduces Mack Protect Collision Mitigation System for MD Series

Mack Trucks has expanded its proprietary Mack Protect collision mitigation platform to the Mack MD Series, bringing heavy-duty safety technology to medium-duty trucks operating in urban and regional environments.

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DAT iPhone Widget.
Fleet Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseMarch 12, 2026

DAT Launches iPhone Widget to Help Owner-Operators Find Loads Faster

New DAT One feature shows top-paying loads directly on an iPhone’s home screen, helping carriers react faster to spot-market opportunities.

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Fleet Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseMarch 12, 2026

Optimal Dynamics Launches AI System to Help Carriers Choose Better Freight

Optimal Dynamics says its new Scale platform uses AI agents and optimization to help carriers find and secure freight that improves network balance and profitability.

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DAT March 2026 trucking conditions.
Fleet Managementfrom Jack RobertsMarch 12, 2026

DAT: Flatbed Demand Climbs as Van and Reefer Rates Soften

DAT Freight & Analytics data shows tightening flatbed capacity, easing produce markets, and softening van and reefer rates.

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Mack CommandView.
Equipmentfrom News/Media ReleaseMarch 11, 2026

Mack Unveils CommandView Safety and Productivity System for Granite

Mack Trucks’ CommandView is a new suite of integrated onboard technologies designed to enhance jobsite safety, improve operational efficiency for fleet operators.

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