B.C. RCMP discover the unbelievable during truck enforcement blitz

A commercial vehicle enforcement blitz in Burnaby, B.C., sidelined more than half of the trucks inspected, with officers uncovering a range of serious safety violations — including a fuel…

Hendrickson launches Watchman wheel-end sensing system

Hendrickson is expanding its push into connected trailer technology with the launch of its Watchman wheel-end sensing system, unveiled at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting. The…

Aperia expands tire inflation system to steer axle

Aperia Technologies is expanding its automatic tire inflation system to the steer axle, addressing what the company says is one of the most safety-critical and frequently underinflated positions on…

Mack adds bodies to connected services, streamlines over-the-air updates

Mack Trucks is expanding its GuardDog Connect diagnostics platform beyond the truck itself, integrating body equipment for the first time in a move executives say will eliminate long-standing visibility…

Clarios launches Battery Manager Pro service for fleets

Clarios Connected Services introduced a new fully managed battery service called Battery Manager Pro at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting in Nashville. The service monitors…

TEL places 400-truck order for Volvo VNL

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) says one of the largest fleet leasing providers in the United States has placed a major order for its flagship longhaul truck. TEL,…

Volvo pushes connected truck tech with OTA updates, new trailer data link

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) is accelerating the shift toward software-driven trucks, expanding automatic over-the-air (OTA) updates across its connected fleet while developing a new tractor-trailer connector designed to…

SAF-Holland rolls out brake monitoring, uncoupling safety and lighter trailer suspension at TMC

SAF-Holland used the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting to introduce a trio of new technologies aimed at improving safety, maintenance planning and payload efficiency for fleets. The…

Transtex acquires FleetAero assets from Knight-Swift, forms long-term partnership

Transtex has acquired FleetAero assets from Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and entered into a long-term partnership with the carrier aimed at improving fleet efficiency and accelerating product development. The…

NACFE report highlights real-world performance across competing truck powertrains

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has released the second report from its Run on Less – Messy Middle demonstration project, offering new…

Mitchell 1 adds unit number search to TruckSeries for enterprise fleets

Mitchell 1 has introduced a new search capability within its TruckSeries repair information platform that allows enterprise fleets to access service information using internal unit…

Phillips Connect expands smart trailer platform with six new capabilities

Phillips Connect unveiled six new capabilities for its smart trailer platform during a press conference at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting, expanding the types of data…

Maintenance costs dip slightly but remain elevated, Decisiv data shows

Maintenance costs for heavy-duty trucks eased slightly in the fourth quarter of 2025, but long-term trends show fleets are still dealing with significantly higher service expenses than just a…

Accuride unveils corrosion-fighting ProShield XGT wheel coating at TMC

Accuride Corporation introduced a new aluminum wheel surface technology designed to combat corrosion and extend wheel life during a press event at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual…

Vanair expands Class 8 power offerings with new batteries, inverters and solar panels

Vanair is expanding its EPEQ Electrified Power Equipment ecosystem into the Class 8 trucking segment with a suite of battery-electric auxiliary power products designed to reduce engine idling and…