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 few years ago.

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 fleets can gather from trailers and making it easier for new users to adopt the technology.

Dana Incorporated introduced a range of new commercial vehicle drivetrain technologies at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting, highlighting components designed to handle higher torque loads while improving efficiency and durability in heavy-duty trucks.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is warning motor carriers not to sell, purchase, or lease USDOT or operating authority numbers outside legitimate corporate transactions, saying such activity can lead to the immediate revocation of registrations.

Economic indicators ranging from GDP and housing activity to fuel prices and interest rates play a critical role in shaping demand for commercial vehicles.

Autonomous trucking developer Torc is supporting a new workforce training initiative in Virginia aimed at preparing workers for jobs in the emerging autonomous vehicle sector.

Logistec has expanded its inland logistics network with the acquisition of Logistics Park Dubuque, a multimodal marine terminal on the Upper Mississippi River in East Dubuque, Ill.

Shareholders of Titanium Transportation Group have approved a plan to take the company private in a deal led by insiders and its largest shareholder.