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Fleet Forward Conference graphic featuring a row of white work trucks and the headline “Why Work Truck Fleets Should Attend,” with a red “Register Now” button.
Operationsby Lauren FletcherAugust 12, 2026

Fleet Forward Conference Registration Opens With Plenty on Tap for Work Truck Fleets

From commercial vehicle safety and AI to benchmarking, crash costs, OEM relationships, and autonomy, this year’s Fleet Forward Conference agenda has plenty aimed at the issues work truck fleets are dealing with now and preparing for next.

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GM logo above “Battery Plant Update” on a green energy-themed graphic with battery and sustainability icons.
Green Fleetby Lauren FletcherAugust 12, 2026

Samsung SDI Takes Full Control of GM Battery JV as Indiana Plant Pivots to Energy Storage

Samsung SDI is taking full control of its Indiana battery plant with GM, marking a major shift from the EV-focused joint venture Charged Fleet first covered in 2023.

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Port of Tacoma truck driver appreciation event, with a worker in a safety vest handing food to a semi-truck driver beside a “Thank You Truck Drivers” banner.
Green Fleetfrom News/Media ReleaseAugust 11, 2026

NWSA Taps CALSTART to Administer Zero-Emission Drayage Assistance Program

CALSTART will provide free technical assistance services to drayage fleets serving the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma and looking to transition to cleaner technologies and help decarbonize freight hubs.

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Maintenancefrom News/Media ReleaseAugust 11, 2026

Coltrain Onsite Fleet Care Launches SHIELD, a Purpose-Built Field Service Application

As Coltrain Onsite marks its first year of operations, having grown to more than 100 team members across 14 states, the company is launching SHIELD, its proprietary field service application designed to set a new standard for quality in mobile fleet maintenance.

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Rear three-quarter view of a heavy-duty truck equipped with a raised hydraulic hooklift system, parked on grass with trees in the background.
Upfittingfrom News/Media ReleaseAugust 10, 2026

Hooklift Bumper Design from Stellar Showcases Strength & Versatility

Stellar Industries’ new bumper for the NZT Series Hooklifts come in two capacity options: the 20K, designed for Class 3 – 6 chassis with a 20,000-pound pull capacity, and the 90K, built for Class 7 and 8 chassis with a 90,000-pound pull capacity.

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Fleetio Purchase Orders dashboard showing order statuses, vendors, parts, and locations, with a confirmation message stating, “PartsTech order success! Please finish adding your parts to the purchase order draft.”
Maintenancefrom News/Media ReleaseAugust 10, 2026

Fleetio Launches PartsTech Integration, Potentially Helping Fleets Save up to 15 Minutes on Each Purchase Order

Fleetio’s integration with PartsTech brings parts sourcing and ordering into a single connected Fleetio workflow, reducing administrative work and potentially saving users up to 15 minutes per purchase order.

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Geotab ranking graphic compares 16 World Cup host stadiums and cities on commercial vehicle congestion, idling, safety, and resilience, with Houston, Arlington, Kansas City, and Seattle ranked highest overall.
Technologyby Lauren FletcherAugust 8, 2026

What World Cup Traffic Data Reveals About Commercial Vehicle Safety and Congestion

Geotab tracked commercial vehicle movement throughout all 104 World Cup matches, finding increased activity, slower speeds, and a sharp rise in harsh braking after games.

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Black Fathom nameplate mounted on a dark textured wall, illuminated by soft directional lighting that creates subtle highlights and shadows, emphasizing the brand’s minimalist, modern aesthetic.
Vehicle Researchfrom StaffAugust 7, 2026

Ford Unveils Name for Under-$29K Midsize Electric Truck

Ford has unveiled the name of its new midsize electric truck: Fathom. It will have a starting MSRP of $28,350, and preorders will begin in early 2027.

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Industrial manufacturing facility with multiple robotic arms assembling a heavy-duty truck cab on an automated production line, while workers observe from an elevated platform above the assembly area.
Vehicle Researchfrom News/Media ReleaseAugust 7, 2026

DTNA Plans to Build New U.S. Manufacturing Facility

Daimler Truck North America plans to build a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the United States to strengthen its production capabilities across North America. The location has not been disclosed.

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ASE Connects logo over a grayscale engine background with the tagline “Formerly WrenchWay,” highlighting the platform’s rebranding while emphasizing its connection to the automotive service and technician community.
Maintenancefrom News/Media ReleaseAugust 5, 2026

ASE Connects’ Back-to-School Giveaway: Schools Can Win Tools and Prizes from Snap-on

As part of a back-to-school giveaway, ASE Connects and Snap-on will provide four schools with prizes, including three $250 Snap-on gift cards and a grand prize of a Snap-on cart and tool set valued at over $11,000.

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