Labor rates, technician pay, shop efficiency, and the pressures shaping 2026 — benchmarked across 3,500+ operations. Fullbay's annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair gives fleet executives and maintenance leaders the data to make smarter decisions on staffing, costs, and operations.
April 1, 2026Technicians News Updates
Diesel technician coverage focuses on the professionals who keep commercial trucks running through maintenance, diagnostics and repair. This category highlights news on training, certification, workforce trends and tools shaping the diesel service workforce, along with insights on career development and industry demand. Reporting also examines how technology, regulations and evolving vehicle systems influence the role and productivity of diesel technicians across the trucking and logistics sector.
True North Adds Louisiana Repair Operator Total Tire
True North Fleet Services partnered with Louisiana-based Total Tire Solutions, expanding its presence in the southern U.S.
March 24, 2026TMC Welcomes Mark Kennedy as Its 67th General Chairman
The final night of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting marked the introduction of its 67th general chairman and treasurer, Mark Kennedy.
March 20, 2026Hendrickson Unveils Watchman for Real-Time Wheel-End Insight
Hendrickson launched its new Watchman advanced wheel-end sensor system, which the company says will assist fleets in predictive maintenance.
March 18, 2026Product Updates Introduced for Auxiliary Power, Diagnostics
Companies such as Vanair, DragonFly Energy, Tectran, Mitchell 1 and IMI presented their efforts to enhance trucking operations and improve fleet maintenance.
March 16, 2026ATA Backs Expansion of Pell Aid to Short‑Term Job Courses
Under the rule, eligible students could use Pell Grants for courses lasting eight to 15 weeks — a change sought by ATA, which pointed to CDL training and diesel technician instruction.
March 10, 2026Mavis Tire Lines Up Banks for Potential US IPO
Mavis Tire Express Services, an auto repair and tire service provider that counts Midas and Tuffy among its brands, has picked banks for a U.S. initial public offering, according to sources.
February 20, 2026Dom McConnell Wins Grand Champion Title at Rush Skills Rodeo
Dom McConnell's upcoming wedding and winning the Rush Tech Skills Rodeo grand championship in Nashville, Tenn., make for an extra joyful holiday season.
December 17, 2025Smart Trailer Technology Reshapes Trucking Operations
Smart trailer technology is evolving to cater to a trucking fleet’s needs and can dramatically improve all aspects of its operations, a panel said during Hendrickson's media day event.
November 21, 2025How to Combat the Technician Shortage
The technician shortage that fleets and service providers/dealers face is a nuanced phenomenon, and perhaps more complex than many may realize.
October 10, 2025