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Bendix Brake School
News•by News/Media Release•February 19, 2026

Bendix Expands 2026 Brake School Schedule with More Advanced Tech Training

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems will roll out its 2026 technical training calendar with expanded access to its Advanced Technology Training program, alongside its long-running Air Brake Training course.

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News•by Staff•February 17, 2026

Western Star Expands Recall After Previous Battery Fix Fails to Prevent Fire Risk

After reports of corrosion and thermal events on trucks already repaired under a prior campaign, DTNA is recalling nearly 27,000 Western Star 47X and 49X models to address a battery junction stud defect.

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Conceptual Illustration of artificial intelligence in a truck maintenance shop
Digital Cover Features•by Jack Roberts•February 1, 2026

How AI Is Transforming Truck Maintenance

For the first time, heavy-duty trucking fleet managers and technicians can actually partner with intelligent machines to predict failures and manage vehicle uptime.

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Brake telematics in heavy trucks.
Videos•by Jack Roberts•January 30, 2026

Why Are Brake Telematics So Tough for Class 8 Trucks?

Brakes are the final frontier for telematics on Class 8 trucks. But Hendrickson is close to a breakthrough that could change the game in getting real-time brake system information back to fleets.

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Warehouse aisle with pallet racking filled with boxed inventory at a distribution center.
News•by News/Media Release•January 28, 2026

Phillips Opens High-Tech Distribution Center for Faster Parts Delivery

Phillips Industries’ new Cincinnati-area distribution center is now shipping aftermarket trucking parts nationwide, aiming to speed up delivery times for customers.

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Cummins MFlex4 heavy-duty brake pad.
News•by News/Media Release•January 20, 2026

Cummins Launches MFlex4 Air Disc Brake Pad for Heavy Duty Aftermarket

Cummins used Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) to introduce a new brake pad platform aimed squarely at one of the aftermarket’s biggest pain points: Complexity.

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Podcasts•January 20, 2026

How Pilot Is Using AI in Truck Maintenance

A practical look at how artificial intelligence is helping Pilot's trucking fleet move from reactive maintenance to a more proactive approach.

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Videos•by Deborah Lockridge•January 16, 2026

What is AI Doing for Pilot's Fleet Maintenance Program? [Video]

Artificial intelligence gets plenty of attention at tech shows like CES — but what does it look like in a real trucking maintenance shop? Watch what Brent Hickman has to say about how one of the largest fuel-hauling fleets in the country is using AI.

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News•by News/Media Release•January 16, 2026

ACC Fleet Solutions Launched to Address Recurring Heavy-Duty Truck Parts Failures

ACC Fleet Solutions is a new offering that allows fleets to address recurring part failures with higher-performing, custom-engineered solutions developed at no up-front cost.

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Henrickson aftermarket parts.
News•by News/Media Release•January 15, 2026

Hendrickson to Highlight Aftermarket Portfolio at HDAW 2026

In addition to suspension components, Hendrickson will highlight a range of complementary systems and technologies at HDAW 2026.

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