A perennial challenge for fleet maintenance operations is finding, recruiting and developing skilled technicians who will keep medium- and heavy-duty trucks operating at peak efficiency.
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ºÚÁϳԹÏÍør Hogg, the vice president of truck service at TravelCenters of America, announced his retirement during ATA’s 2025 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting last month.
April 4, 2025Federal Funding Cuts Set to Slow Spread of EV Chargers
President Donald Trump’s federal funding cuts are poised to slow down growth in the installation of electric-vehicle charging stations across the country, according to the CEO.
April 2, 2025Tesla Sales Drop to Lowest Since 2022 Amid Musk Backlash
Tesla’s vehicle sales fell 13% last quarter to an almost three-year low, as the carmaker made over its most important model and dealt with international backlash against Elon Musk.
April 2, 2025Greenlane Partners With Volvo for Truck Charging Access
Greenlane Infrastructure is set to become the first U.S. partner for Volvo Open Charge, a digital application that helps drivers of electric trucks locate charging infrastructure.
April 2, 2025Tenstreet Boosts Carrier Network With DriverReach Acquisition
Trucking software company Tenstreet on March 31 announced it has closed its acquisition of driver and compliance management software provider DriverReach.
April 1, 2025Peterbilt Expands Powertrain Options on 579, 567, 589
Peterbilt will make powertrains with a TX-12 Pro automated transmission and Paccar MX-13 engine combination an option available to buyers of its 579, 567 and 589 tractors.
April 1, 2025Isuzu to Launch Classes 6-7 Battery-Electric Trucks in 2027
Truck maker Isuzu will launch a battery-electric version of its Class 6 and Class 7 F-series medium-duty trucks in 2027, rather than 2026 as initially expected.
March 31, 2025Northvolt Cuts Workforce to 1,700 as Part of Bankruptcy
Bankrupt battery maker Northvolt AB will continue to operate in Sweden with a staff of 1,700 while its remaining employees will be laid off.
March 31, 2025Daimler Truck Plans AI-Powered Military Vehicle
Daimler Truck Holding announced that it would be integrating artificial intelligence and robotics into its military vehicle platforms, in partnership with defense tech firm ARX Robotics.
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