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Three Volvo executives pose with a 2027 International Truck of the Year trophy in front of a teal Volvo FH truck, with two giving thumbs-up gestures.

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

Volvo Trucks Wins International Truck of the Year 2027 for its Global Electric Range

Volvo Trucks' global heavy-duty electric range has been named International Truck of the Year 2027. Since 2019, more than 7,000 electric Volvo trucks have driven more than 310 million miles worldwide.

Supply chain graphic showing a cargo port, container ship, warehouse, and semi-trucks beneath a global logistics network map with the words “State of the Supply Chain.”

Technology & AI•by Lauren Fletcher•September 22, 2026

Geotab Data Shows Regional Trucking Growing Faster as Last Mile Routes Get Denser

Geotab's first U.S. supply chain report finds stable long-haul activity, stronger regional freight movement, tighter hub-and-spoke utilization, and more last-mile trips on shorter routes.

Work Truck leadership update graphic featuring Alan Wiessbrod, Teletrac Navman senior vice president of operations and enterprise transformation, alongside his portrait on a blue background.

Operations•from News/Media Release•September 21, 2026

Teletrac Navman Hires SVP of Operations & Enterprise Transformation

Teletrac Navman has appointed Alan Wiessbrod to its senior leadership team as senior vice president, operations and enterprise transformation. The company said he has a strong track record of delivering profitable growth and operational excellence.

Three Ryder technicians in red shirts hold oversized prize checks after the 2026 Top Tech Championship, with a live band performing on stage behind them.

Maintenance & Uptime•from News/Media Release•September 21, 2026

Ryder Honors 2026 Top Technician at 25th Anniversary Skills Competition

Hosted in Nashville, Ryder’s 25th annual Top Technician Skills Competition honored the best technicians across the U.S. and Canada. Top Tech celebrates technician expertise while promoting growth, recognition, and camaraderie. Here are the winners.

Mack Defense heavy-duty military dump truck displayed with an A-LIGN CMMC Level 2 Certification badge, highlighting the company’s cybersecurity certification.

Safety & Compliance•from News/Media Release•September 18, 2026

Mack Defense Achieves Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2

After an assessment conducted by an authorized Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), Mack Defense has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2.

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.

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