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Kalmar Ottawa electric terminal tractor drives on a paved roadway with an operator in the cab, showcasing the zero-emission yard truck in an outdoor commercial fleet setting.

Green Fleet•from News/Media Release•July 24, 2026

WTC Group Expands Sustainable Operations with Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV Fleet

Commercial adoption of the Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV terminal tractor continues to grow as customers add the zero-emission yard tractor to their fleets. WTC Group has placed an order for a Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV.

Operations•from News/Media Release•July 22, 2026

NTEA Releases Updated Federal Excise Tax Guide for the Work Truck Industry

NTEA’s latest revised edition of its Federal Excise Tax Guide for the Work Truck Industry is now available to help fleet leaders navigate complex federal tax requirements.

Six employees pose indoors as one team member presents an award to another during a recognition ceremony. The group stands in front of a dark-paneled wall with warm lighting, smiling for the camera.

Upfitting•from News/Media Release•July 22, 2026

Maxon Lift Awarded the Wabash Platinum Award for Supply Chain Performance

Maxon Lift, a liftgate manufacturer since 1957, received the Wabash Platinum Award for supply chain performance in 2025. Each year, Wabash presents awards to top suppliers for excellence in supply chain performance.

Schneider Electric Charge Pro Level 2 AC commercial EV charger mounted in a parking garage, with an electric vehicle parked nearby. Promotional graphic highlights the Charge Pro charging solution for commercial electric vehicle fleets.

Green Fleet•from News/Media Release•July 22, 2026

Schneider Electric Simplifies Commercial EV Charging with New Charge Pro for the U.S.

Schneider Electric’s updated Charge Pro Level 2 chargers deliver reliable, flexible charging for multi-unit dwellings, fleets and workplaces, as well as public and destination charging locations such as hotels and retail centers.

Screenshot of the Inspect by Fleetpal Scan Activity dashboard showing fleet QR scan analytics, including total scan events, submitted events, submission rate, scan trends, top scanned units, and time-of-day activity charts.

Maintenance•from News/Media Release•July 22, 2026

Fleetpal Makes Its Driver Inspection App Free for Qualified Fleets

Fleetpal Inspect's new free tier provides fleets with 30 or more power units with electronic DVIRs, at no cost, in accordance with FMCSA's rule explicitly authorizing electronic driver vehicle inspection reports.

An automotive instructor guides a student wearing safety glasses as they work together under the hood of a vehicle during a hands-on technician training session in a classroom workshop.

Maintenance•from News/Media Release•July 21, 2026

Ford Joins BlackRock, Google, and Carhartt to Establish Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades

The Ford Motor Company, BlackRock, Google, and Carhartt have established the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades. The founding partners are all companies that have already shown leadership on the issue.

Promotional graphic announcing the 2027 Work Truck Upfit Package of the Year awards, highlighting that entries are now open and introducing a new medium-duty truck upfit package category alongside van, SUV, and light-duty truck categories.

Upfitting•by Staff•July 21, 2026

Medium-Duty Upfit Package of the Year Added, Entries Being Accepted

This year, Work Truck is including a new Medium-Duty Upfit Package category in its annual Upfit Package of the Year Awards, sponsored by LEGEND and to be presented during NTEA Work Truck Week 2027. The entry period is now open.

Infographic titled “Average Diesel Fuel Prices: July 2026” featuring a fuel nozzle, a line chart of rising on-highway diesel prices, and a regional bar chart showing price changes across U.S. regions with directional arrows.

Fuel•by Wayne Parham•July 21, 2026

July Diesel Trends Update

The average price of a gallon of diesel increased by nearly 34 cents this week, bringing the national average to $5.13 per gallon. All regions also saw increases of more than 30 cents each.

Collage-style hero image showing several ServiceUp fleet repair software screens on a blue geometric background, including an activity dashboard, workflow agents, repair opportunities, and agent chat interface.

Maintenance•by Lauren Fletcher•July 21, 2026

ServiceUp Adds AI Repair Agents to Automate Fleet Maintenance Workflows

ServiceUp says its new platform can route vehicles, review estimates, monitor repairs, and validate invoices across Class 1 through Class 8 fleets.

Multi-level car carrier transporting white pickup trucks and sedans along a highway, illustrating commercial vehicle logistics and fleet vehicle delivery.

Operations•from News/Media Release•July 20, 2026

Super Dispatch Powers Centralized Vehicle Transport Operations for Merchants Fleet

Merchants Fleet has replaced fragmented transportation processes with Super Dispatch’s unified, API-powered platform to improve visibility, automation, and carrier performance.

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