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Breakdowns are more than costly disruptions. Each roadside event generates valuable data that can reveal failure patterns, strengthen maintenance strategies, and guide smarter decisions. Combined with clear communication and experienced support, those insights help fleets protect drivers and improve uptime.
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Scotseal X-treme HD Keeps Vehicles on the Road
Reliability is crucial in the world of heavy-duty vocational vehicles. When it comes to operating in harsh environments and demanding applications such as waste management, construction, mining, and forestry operations, vehicle equipment is constantly pushed to its limits. It’s these operating conditions that drive the development of the latest innovation from SKF Automotive: the Scotseal X-Treme HD seal.
Trump touts American manufacturing at Peterbilt factory
Before plant employees, Paccar CEO Preston Feight and regional politicians, Trump highlighted the EPA’s proposed revisions to NOx emissions regulations.
Trump rules out U.S. diesel export ban after G7 release
President Trump said he won’t ban U.S. diesel exports, after Group of Seven nations and their partners agreed to release some of their emergency fuel stockpiles.
Schneider expands driver training ranks by 26%
Schneider is increasing its driver instructor workforce by 26% to expand onboarding and behind-the-wheel training for new and experienced drivers.
TMC Fall Meeting focuses on AI, safety and technician skills
The TMC Fall Meeting turned its attention to technical sessions that connected fleet maintenance with artificial intelligence.
Officials: Hackers accessed oil tanker’s propulsion system
FBI and U.S. Coast Guard investigators say they have found evidence that hackers accessed the propulsion system of an oil supertanker as it was approaching Texas in August.
Trump administration sued over fuel economy rollback
A group of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration Oct. 2 over its recent relaxation of key vehicle fuel economy rules.
California man charged in $300M Nvidia chip smuggling case
Federal prosecutors arrested a California man on charges of smuggling computer servers containing $300 million worth of Nvidia AI chips to China.
Oil prices steady, taking pressure off bond market
Brent crude, the international standard, lost 2% to $100.24 a barrel.
Trump says Europe agrees to release diesel reserves
Trump announced the action Oct. 2 on social media without offering details on which countries were releasing reserves or at what volumes.
FMCSA leader seeks industry input to combat criminals
“We see our mission, we see our efforts, being completely aligned with the good actors in our industry,” FMCSA Deputy Administrator Jesse Elison said.
G7 to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel, crude
The release, being coordinated by the International Energy Agency, will take place over the next four months, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
Senate bill targets aid for small biodiesel producers
A bipartisan bill aimed at boosting U.S. biodiesel production was introduced Sept. 30, with supporters arguing it would provide stability for smaller producers.
Tesla’s EV sales top estimates with auto business rebounding
The automaker delivered 486,532 vehicles worldwide in the third quarter. That compared with 463,761 expected on average in analyst estimates compiled by Bloomberg.
U.S. adds disappointing 29,000 jobs in September
Hiring dropped from a revised 133,000 in August, the Labor Department reported. The unemployment rose to a still-low 4.2% from 4.1% in August.
U.S. trailer makers harmed by imports from China, ITC says
The ruling followed Commerce findings of dumping and subsidies, with Mexico supplying most trailer imports from China, Canada and Mexico during 2023-25.
Toyota, Hyundai gain ground on GM, Ford in U.S. auto market
Toyota and Hyundai are pulling closer to Detroit’s marquee automakers in the U.S. auto market, boosted by demand for gas-electric hybrids and affordable vehicles.
Amazon cargo jet pilots lacked wind data before Miami crash
An air traffic controller didn’t provide an Amazon.com Inc. cargo plane with wind information prior to it crashing at Miami International Airport in September.