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Graphic featuring EBY and Bostick Truck Center logos over a road map of Michigan highlighting cities including Detroit, Flint, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor.

Upfitting•from News/Media Release•September 18, 2026

M.H. Eby Announces Bostick Truck Center as Michigan Distributor

Bostick Truck Center in Pontiac, Michigan, is now the official distributor for Eby Truck Bodies in Michigan. It will have access to Eby’s Ford, GM, and Ram chassis pool programs.

Composite image showing two men standing beneath an Armor Equipment sign alongside a close-up of metal wrenches and nuts, representing an equipment service or business acquisition.

Maintenance & Uptime•from News/Media Release•September 18, 2026

Armor Equipment Strengthens Minnesota Service Capabilities with Acquisition of Dakota Truck

Armor Equipment has acquired Dakota Truck, a medium- and heavy-duty truck and trailer repair business based in Lakeville, Minnesota. The acquisition adds truck and trailer repair expertise, building on Armor’s expansion into the Upper Midwest.

Black SUV positioned inside a UVeye drive-through inspection lane equipped with cameras and scanning hardware at a LaFontaine dealership in Michigan.

Maintenance & Uptime•by Lauren Fletcher•September 17, 2026

LaFontaine Partners With UVeye to Expand AI Vehicle Inspections in Michigan

LaFontaine is expanding UVeye AI vehicle inspections across Michigan, while UVeye tells Work Truck how the technology can support fleet maintenance and heavy-duty vehicle inspections.

GM small-block V-8 engine displayed under blue lighting, showing intake, ignition, accessory-drive, and exhaust components, with another engine exhibit visible in the background.

Vehicle Insights•by Wayne Parham•September 17, 2026

GM Unveils New Sixth-Generation Small Block Engines for 2027 Light-Duty Pickups

General Motors unveiled two new small-block engines, backed by extensive real-world validation and more than 70 years of small-block V8 manufacturing experience, as part of the engine portfolio for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500.

CMC Tire commercial service truck parked outside an Arizona tire service facility at sunset.

Maintenance & Uptime•by Lauren Fletcher•September 16, 2026

Les Schwab Expands Commercial Tire Footprint Into Arizona

Les Schwab Tires has expanded into Arizona with two commercial tire locations in Phoenix and Tucson, strengthening its fleet service footprint in the Southwest.

Green Fleet•by Staff•September 15, 2026

Fleet Forward Conference Introduces One-Day Passes for 2026

New one-day registration gives fleet professionals the flexibility to attend Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, with passes available for $199 through Sept. 18.

Volvo semi-truck with a white box trailer parked beneath highway overpasses, viewed from a loading area with a silhouetted person in the foreground.

Maintenance & Uptime•from News/Media Release•September 15, 2026

Volvo Trucks’ 'Lock and Leave' Software Updates Go Live Across North America

Unattended over-the-air software updates are now available in Volvo trucks across the U.S. and Canada. The new capability lets trucks stay current with the latest software without interrupting operations or requiring a dealership visit.

Driver inside a Chevrolet Silverado using the center touchscreen to view underbody camera images while parked on rocky terrain.

Technology & AI•by Staff and News Reports•September 15, 2026

GM Brings New Truck Focused Interface to 2027 Silverado and Sierra

GM's new pickup interface puts trailering data, camera views, vehicle controls, and smartphone integration closer to the driver in the 2027 Silverado and Sierra.

Shades of Fleet Hidden Heroes graphic featuring silhouetted dispatchers, coordinators, parts specialists, and support staff working across fleet operations, with a Share Your Story callout.

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•September 15, 2026

Shades of Fleet Call for Voices: Fleet's Hidden Heroes

Fleet’s hidden heroes are often the ones keeping everything moving behind the scenes. September’s Shades of Fleet is looking for dispatchers, coordinators, parts specialists, and other support pros to share their stories.

Truck Centers Inc. graphic recognizing National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 14–18, over an image of a semi-truck traveling along a rural highway beneath a cloudy sky.

Operations•from News/Media Release•September 14, 2026

Truck Centers, Inc. Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week with $1,000 Fuel Card Giveaways

During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Truck Centers, Inc. is offering customers a chance to fuel up for free. Customers at all Truck Centers locations can enter to win one of four $1,000 fuel cards from Sept. 14 - 18.

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