Heavy-duty repair shop leaders said last year marked an improvement over 2023, but some are looking ahead with caution, according to Fullbay's annual “State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report."
March 10, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment
Fullbay Report: Heavy-Duty Repair Shops Cautiously Optimistic
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
VTNA Introduces Software Updates
VTNA is to begin sending remote software updates to customers’ vehicles via Volvo Connect, the OEM said March 10, including its revamped VNR regional-haul tractor and flagship VNL semi.
March 10, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
VTNA Launches D13 Variable Geometry Turbo Engine
Volvo Trucks North America on March 10 launched the D13 Variable Geometry Turbo engine, promising a 3% fuel efficiency increase compared with prior options.
March 10, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment
Volvo Trucks North America Unveils VNR Tractor Redesign
Key advances include an up to 7.5% improvement in fuel efficiency, upgraded safety systems and a tighter turning radius for navigating urban routes, the Volvo Group unit said.
March 10, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
New TMC Chairman Radu Mihai Brings Global Perspective
Mihai, installed on March 10 as TMC chairman and treasurer for 2025-2026, is corporate fleet manager for Calgary, Alberta-based Burnco Rock Products.
March 10, 2025Business, Technology, Fuel
Tesla Tumbles Most Since 2020 on Pullback in Sales Estimates
Tesla Inc. shares plunged the most since 2020 on growing concerns across Wall Street about the electric car maker’s deliveries.
March 10, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment
Mitchell 1 Showcases Manager SE Truck Edition
Mitchell 1 premiered Manager SE Truck Edition, its new platform designed to work with Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries repair and diagnostic software, on March 9.
March 10, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety
Cojali Unveils Augmented Reality Glasses for Fleet Maintenance
Cojali USA announced plans to offer its Jaltest all-makes diagnostics software on AR glasses that give technicians hands-free access to technical information while working on vehicles.
March 10, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment
Dragonfly Launches DualFlow Power Pack for Truck Hotel Loads
Dragonfly Energy said its new Battle Born DualFlow Power Pack offers fleets an all-electric method of supplying energy for trucks’ everyday hotel loads.
March 10, 2025Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
NACFE Charts ‘Messy Middle’ Next Steps
NACFE announced that it will reveal the fleets participating in its upcoming Run on Less: the Messy Middle test on April 3, and shared more details on the event.
March 10, 2025