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Hands-on Program at Yokohama’s Mississippi Truck Tire Plant Helps Employees Build Skills

Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi’s Maintenance Apprenticeship Program, in partnership with East Mississippi Community College, combines classroom instruction with on-site experience as employees pursue an associate degree.

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Kenworth Names 2026 Service Council

Are You Tracking Your Fleet's True Total Cost of Ownership?

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Articles

The Power of Inspection Lighting in Modern Fleet Maintenance

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Articles•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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News•May 18, 2026

How GM is Growing Skilled Trades Careers Nationwide

In the past year, General Motors has invested nearly $200 million to grow skilled trade careers across the U.S. The goal for GM is to support its current workforce with the skills and development they need while building clear, compelling career paths for the next generation.

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News•May 18, 2026

CMA/Double Coin Announces Appointments

Patrick Etheridge has been promoted to director of OEM/truck stop sales for CMA/Double Coin, and Jose Pfirrmann has been promoted to director of sales for Region 1 for CMA.

Promotional graphic for Installer’s Advantage featuring “5,000+ Automotive Parts” text over an auto repair shop scene with vehicles on lifts, service equipment, and technicians’ work bays in the background.

News•May 15, 2026

DRiV Launches Installer’s Advantage Program to Resolve Technician Challenges

Installer’s Advantage, by DRiV, brings together more than 5,000 exclusive parts engineered to address common challenges technicians face every day in the service bay.

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Videos•by Lauren Fletcher•May 14, 2026

The Future of Fleet Maintenance Is Predictive

Downtime is costing fleets more than most realize. Hear how AI, predictive maintenance, and smarter fleet strategies are changing the game.

News•May 13, 2026

Hunter Engineering Receives Rivian Approval for Ultimate ADAS Alignment and Calibration System

Hunter Engineering’s Ultimate ADAS alignment and calibration system has been approved for Rivian’s entire vehicle lineup. Ultimate ADA provides static calibration coverage for more than 90% of vehicles in operation.

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Articles•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.

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News•May 12, 2026