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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 17, 2026

Clarios Expands Battery Monitoring Into Subscription Service with Battery Manager Pro

A new battery-monitoring-as-a-service program from Clarios Connected Services uses predictive analytics and automatic replacement to reduce downtime and smooth fleet maintenance costs.

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NewsMarch 16, 2026

SAF-Holland’s BrakeSight Aims to Take the Guesswork Out of Air Disc Brake Maintenance

New Haldex sensor technology from SAF-Holland integrates with telematics systems to give fleets continuous insight into air disc brake condition.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 15, 2026

Vanair Introduces Solar, Battery Power Ecosystem for Class 8 Trucks

The company’s expanded EPEQ ecosystem includes flexible solar panels, lithium batteries, hydraulic power systems, and a portable fast charger for electric trucks.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 15, 2026

Mitchell 1 Targets Technician Search Challenges With New Fleet Feature

TruckSeries’ new Unit Number Search allows fleet technicians to access repair data using the identifier they know best — the truck’s unit number.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 15, 2026

Truck Maintenance Costs Ease Slightly, but Long-Term Trend Still Rising

Benchmark data from Decisiv and TMC shows repair expenses still climbing, but fleets are improving efficiency with digital tools.

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Newsby 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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SponsoredMarch 9, 2026

Advanced Commercial Vehicle Diagnostic Strategies

Learn how to diagnose complex electrical and drivability issues with confidence using the Autel MS909CV, a digital storage oscilloscope, and real-world engine data in this hands-on virtual introduction to advanced commercial vehicle diagnostics.

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Copper Under Pressure: What the Shift to Copper-Free Brake Pads Means for Fleets

With copper-free brake standards taking effect, suppliers are reengineering friction materials, and fleets are weighing what the change means for air disc brake performance on the road. Find out more in this Heavy Duty Trucking Digital Cover Story for March 2026.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 25, 2026

How One Company is Using Smart Suspension Technology to Reduce Driver Injuries and Improve Retention

America’s Service Line adopted Link’s SmartValve and ROI Cabmate systems to address whole-body vibration, repetitive strain, and driver turnover. The trucking fleet is already seeing measurable results.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 23, 2026

Fleetio Benchmark Report: Aging Vehicles, Rising Costs Strain Fleet Maintenance

Fleetio’s analysis of 1.2 million commercial vehicles finds older assets driving outsized service spend, while most fleets remain cautious on AI adoption.

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