Shell Rotella Oils Shift to CL-4 and FB-4 for 2027 Engine Spec
New API categories support longer drain intervals and lower viscosity. Fleets should plan bulk-tank cleaning and technician training now.
Equipment & OEM
Trucks, tractors, trailers, engines, emissions hardware, EVs, hydrogen, ADAS, tires, telematics hardware, recalls, and maintenance economics.
Mexican Class 8 Production Slips in September but Still Beats 2025
Heavy-duty truck manufacturing in Mexico cooled month-on-month in September but remained well ahead of year-ago output, continuing a pattern of volatile…
FleetOwner spotlights 2026 oils and lubes in rolling product series
Publication plans multi-week feature on lubricants and engine oils available to fleets this year, with links added as coverage expands.
How modern tire retreading cuts cost per mile for small fleets
Automated buffing, laser-guided tread application, and precision curing have turned a labor-intensive craft into a manufacturing process that delivers…
Electronic braking systems arrive in U.S. fleets after 20-year lag
EBS cuts brake response time, adds predictive diagnostics, and supports ADAS, but fleets face technician training gaps, mixed tractor-trailer compatibility,…
Mack splits extended warranty into four system-specific plans
Fleets can now cover powertrain, brakes, electrical, or electronics separately instead of buying full chassis protection.
Continental HDR 5 EP drive tire adds 19% removal mileage, targets retreading
Open-shoulder tread and stone-trap resistance aim to protect casing for second life. Rolling resistance holds steady.
Trump Visits Peterbilt Denton Plant, Highlights EPA NOx Rule Revisions
President appeared with Paccar CEO Preston Feight and plant workers to discuss proposed changes to EPA emissions regulations.
Tekmodo Launches CargoBright Translucent Trailer Roof Brand
New brand consolidates manufacturer options for daylighting roofs across semi-trailers, delivery trucks, and specialty cargo bodies.
Peterbilt Denton Plant Adds 1,000 Jobs After Truck Tariff
White House credits 25% import duty on Class 8 trucks with employment gains at PACCAR's Texas facility, though broader manufacturing data shows sector job…
FleetOwner quiz tests used Class 8 pricing and maintenance knowledge
Online quiz covers used truck pricing, maintenance costs, market demand, and buying considerations based on recent used-market analysis.
Daimler-Volvo software venture picks QNX-Vector platform for truck OS
Coretura selects Alloy Kore as foundational software layer for centralized computing architecture. BlackBerry says deal adds $100M+ to QNX royalty backlog.