PC-12 Engine Oil Standard Takes Effect January 1, 2027
New API CL-4 and FB-4 categories replace CK-4 and FA-4, tightening wear, oxidation, and aftertreatment protection specs. Fleets must match oil to OEM engine…
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NHTSA to overhaul tire safety standards in 2026
Agency will update strength, endurance, and rim-resistance tests and examine how to regulate new tire technologies.
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.
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…
AI Summit shows fleets where AI works in trucking, where it doesn't
Executive-level event brought fleet leaders and tech vendors together to separate operational AI tools from the hype.
TMC Fall Meeting ties AI to fleet maintenance, tech training
Technical sessions at the 2026 TMC Fall Meeting connected artificial intelligence tools to shop-floor diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and technician skill…
Trailer Orders Climb as Fleets Exit Deferred-Replacement Cycle
Carriers that skipped normal replacement schedules during the freight recession are starting to order again, reviving trailer demand in late 2026.
California SB 1069 Cuts CARB Aftermarket Parts Approval Wait
Manufacturers can sell emissions-compliant components while CARB completes review. Fleets gain faster access to replacement exhaust and emissions parts.
How to use summer breakdown data to cut fall maintenance costs
Fleets that review roadside calls and failure codes from June through August can spot patterns that trim PM intervals and prevent expensive fall breakdowns.
Why hybrid maintenance models beat all-in-house or all-outsourced
Fleets are ditching the binary choice between internal shops and third-party service, using telematics to route work where it makes economic sense.
Over 80% of fleets skip AI maintenance tools they say would help most
FreightWaves-Kooner survey finds fragmented data, not parts or labor, drives rising maintenance costs. Most fleets still lack predictive diagnostics.