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Mechanic working beneath a raised vehicle in a dimly lit garage, illuminated by a hanging Streamlight work light. The technician reaches toward the undercarriage while inspecting or repairing automotive components.
ArticlesMay 20, 2026

The Power of Inspection Lighting in Modern Fleet Maintenance

Technicians tackle varied tasks every day, but as problem-solvers, they need good illumination during inspections, repairs, and maintenance. So, what makes a good technician inspection light?

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Image promoting the Kenworth 2026 Service Council featuring the Kenworth logo and bold event text over a grayscale background of mechanic tools and workshop equipment.
NewsMay 19, 2026

Kenworth Names 2026 Service Council

Kenworth Truck Company has selected leading Kenworth service professionals for its 2026 Kenworth Service Council, which will promote service and product enhancements. See who was selected and which Kenworth dealers they represent.

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ArticlesMay 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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Automotive technician carrying a tire beside a Chevrolet SUV raised on a service lift inside a repair facility. Additional wheels and bright garage windows are visible in the background.
NewsMay 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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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.
NewsMay 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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ArticlesApril 30, 2026

Finding the Vital Strand: Equipment Repairs in Remote Locations

When a stranded excavator stalled a remote Alaska project, disciplined troubleshooting and teamwork uncovered the one connection that made it run again.

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Shades of Fleet Technicians Voices What the Job is Really Like from Truck Chat with Lauren Fletcher blue background with mechanic
Videosby Lauren FletcherApril 30, 2026

What It’s Really Like to Be a Technician | Shades of Fleet

Real technicians share what the job actually looks like, from tough days to evolving technology and the problem-solving behind fleet operations.

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Square promotional graphic for TruckChat’s Shades of Fleet: The Technicians Table featuring two diverse technicians working together on an engine in a repair shop with bold text reading “Technicians = Problem Solvers” and “The Job Is More Than You Think.”
PodcastsApril 30, 2026

What It's Really Like to Be a Technician

This conversation is about the reality of the work as a technician in fleet. The pressure, the problem-solving, the pride, and the people behind it.

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Blue background image of socket set and tools with headline across the top Survey Results: and large yellow headline 57% of Shops Understaffed.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 20, 2026

Survey Results: 57% of Shops Understaffed

The sixth edition of Fullbay’s State of Heavy-Duty Repair survey found that 57% percent of heavy-duty repair shops are understaffed.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherApril 13, 2026

Getting Real About Retention, Training, and Accountability

A NAFA 2026 leadership session tackled one of fleet’s biggest challenges head-on, offering practical lessons on technician retention, training, accountability, and shop culture.

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