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A Fleet IoT Playbook for Uptime, OTA Reliability, and Cost Control in 2026

Program Airs: April 16, 2 p.m. ET聽Join us for a comprehensive webinar on the state of IoT in 2026 and gain a practical playbook built for fleet leaders who need to deliver uptime, reliability and cost control in a connected world.

April 16, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

ATA, OOIDA Press Congress to Enhance Safety in Trucking

The groups said that to ensure new carriers operate more efficiently, a stronger, prevention-focused program should continue to guide FMCSA鈥檚 safety strategy.

March 31, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Middle East Conflict Pushes Aluminum to 2-Year High

Aluminum registered its best month in nearly two years as the war in Iran disrupted supplies and damaged local production facilities, tightening the global market.

March 31, 2026
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Automated Driving Systems Don't Boost Safety, NTSB Head Says

鈥淭hese systems function primarily as convenience features rather than safety enhancements,鈥 NTSB Chair Jennifer 91视频ndy said.

March 31, 2026
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How Should Reefer Fleets Tackle the Diesel Double Whammy?

Diesel trucks with refrigerated loads are now paying more to haul a trailer to its destination and to keep the transport refrigeration unit running.

March 31, 2026
BusinessEquipment

AXN Expands Kentucky Trailer Axle, Suspension Plant

Trailer axle, suspension and subframe manufacturer AXN Automotive Systems opened an expansion of its Louisville, Ky., facility March 26.

March 31, 2026
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Toyota Set to Join Daimler, Volvo in Cellcentric Hydrogen JV

The companies announced that they have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding outlining Toyota鈥檚 intention to become Cellcentric's third shareholder.

March 31, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogisticsAutonomous

Rivian E-Bike Spinoff Lands $1 Billion Valuation

The e-bike spinoff, called Also,聽has struck a partnership with DoorDash to work on autonomous deliveries.

March 31, 2026
BusinessEquipmentPerspective

Perspective: Striking the Right Buy-Lease Balance

What鈥檚 the smartest strategy for financing truck fleets in a turbulent economy 鈥 buy or lease? The answer is often 鈥渂oth," writes TEL's Brandon Lairsen.

March 31, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

Attacks on Mideast Aluminum Plants Threaten Supply Crisis

The Middle East accounts for about 9% of global output of aluminum, used in airplanes, food packaging and solar panels.

March 30, 2026

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