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Bold pink and black graphic with large distressed text reading “Where Are the Women Techs?” highlighting the shortage of women in diesel technician roles.

Maintenance•by Heather Sullivan, The Pete Store•June 9, 2026

Where Are All the Women Technicians? Closing the Gap with Support and Career Pathways

Women make up just 4% of diesel tech roles. Here’s how trucking can attract, support, and retain more women in the shop.

Collage-style feature image of fleet industry veteran Robert Martinez throughout different stages of his life and career, including vintage motorcycle photos, NYPD fleet operations, leadership roles, family moments, and retirement years, with bold text reading “Robert Martinez: Fleet Legend.”

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•June 2, 2026

The Fleet Lessons That Don’t Show Up on a Spreadsheet

From index cards to predictive maintenance, Robert Martinez shares the hard-earned leadership lessons that shaped nearly 40 years in fleet.

Graphic for Work Truck’s 2026 Wildfire Outlook featuring bold white text over an active forest wildfire scene, with flames spreading across wooded terrain against a red-orange sky.

Disaster Response•by Wayne Parham•May 27, 2026

Experts Forecast Broader Impact of Wildfires in 2026

This year’s wildfire season will likely be more intense than in 2025. The 2026 wildfire forecast from AccuWeather is for fewer fires, but even more acreage will be impacted this year.

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Safety•by Kathy Close•May 26, 2026

A Walkthrough of the DataQs Process

Bad data on your carrier record can cost you. Here’s how DataQs helps fleets challenge errors before they hit CSA scores, insurance, and your bottom line.

Mechanic working beneath a raised vehicle in a dimly lit garage, illuminated by a hanging Streamlight work light. The technician reaches toward the undercarriage while inspecting or repairing automotive components.

Maintenance•by Kevin Burger•May 20, 2026

The Power of Inspection Lighting in Modern Fleet Maintenance

Technicians tackle varied tasks every day, but as problem-solvers, they need good illumination during inspections, repairs, and maintenance. So, what makes a good technician inspection light?

Black-and-white Work Truck graphic showing a close-up of tools and socket wrenches with the text “Shortage or Opportunity?” on the right.

Maintenance•by Steve Diogo, Linxup•May 19, 2026

Why The Skilled Trades Shortage Leads to Opportunity

The skilled trades are short millions of workers, but the upside is big: strong pay, job security, and careers AI can’t replace

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Maintenance•by Sandor Piszar•May 13, 2026

BG Products: Strong Support for Fleets

BG Products' offerings and business philosophy strongly align with how fleet managers focus on their business: Increasing uptime. Reducing maintenance expenses. Strengthening resale values. Learn how BG’s product lineup can help achieve those key goals.