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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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ArticlesMarch 12, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Delaying Truck Replacement

Many fleets extended truck replacement cycles during recent market disruptions. But holding equipment too long can lead to higher repair costs, longer downtime, and new operational risks.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 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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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 26, 2024

Truck Parts and Labor Costs Rose in Third Quarter

Truck parts and labor expenses rose 1.9% in the third quarter of 2023, according to a report from TMC and Decisiv.

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Articlesby StaffOctober 30, 2023

HDT 2023 Fact Book: Class 8 Truck Orders and Backlogs Among Key Equipment Concerns

Heavy- and medium-duty truck production improved in 2022 and OEMs were building at full capacity in 2023. The exit of some smaller fleets increased the availability of used Class 8 trucks as well during 2023.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 22, 2023

Heavy Duty Parts and Labor Costs Dropped in Q2

A benchmarking report from TMC and Decisiv reveals good news for fleets as heavy-duty parts and labor costs dropped in the second quarter of 2023.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicSeptember 2, 2022

HDT Fact Book 2022: Trucking Fleets Focus on Preventive Maintenance

Recent maintenance data suggests trucking fleets are paying more attention to preventive maintenance, which is good considering repair costs are increasing. Here's what you need to know.

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Newsby StaffMarch 8, 2022

More Miles Means More Maintenance Costs for North American Fleets

The need to keep older trucks on the road is driving up maintenance costs, according to a study by the American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv.

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Articlesby Vesna BrajkovicAugust 30, 2021

2021 HDT Fact Book: Maintenance Costs Expected to Rise

While repair and maintenance costs decreased considerably in 2019, the industry could see an increase in maintenance costs driven by a strong demand for trucking. Here's the maintenance you need to know from HDT's 2021 Fact Book.

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Newsby StaffNovember 24, 2020

ATRI: Trucking Costs Dropped in 2019

In 2019, the costs of trucking contracted significantly, from $1.82 to $1.65 per mile – a drop of 9%, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's annual survey.

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