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VTNA Teases Q3 Launch of Heavy-Haul, Vocational Tractor

Volvo Trucks North America teased plans March 16 to launch a new heavy-haul and vocational truck in the third quarter of 2026.

March 17, 2026
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Fullbay Report Says Shop Revenue Soared Over 2-Year Period

鈥淭he shops are seeing positive momentum, they鈥檙e continuing to grow, and they鈥檙e finding new ways to drive revenue,鈥 Fullbay CEO Trent Broberg said March 15.

March 17, 2026
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Cummins, Tesla and More Showcase Trucks, Tech Outside TMC

For a second straight year, Tesla brought one of its battery-electric Semis to TMC, this time showcasing a model with a lower roof fairing.

March 17, 2026
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Aperia Extends Halo Automatic Inflation to Steer Tires

By adapting the self-powered Halo device to install on steer axles and hubs, Aperia鈥檚 technology now covers all wheel positions on trucks and trailers.

March 17, 2026
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Moving and Storage Grapples With Whirlwind Economy

The moving and storage industry faces potential tailwinds from factors like bigger tax returns in Q2, even as economic obstacles remain.

March 17, 2026
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VTNA Pushes Ahead With Wireless Tractor-Trailer Connector

VTNA is teaming up with Tectran Manufacturing and Analog Devices to develop a connector that supports wireless data transfer between tractors and trailers.

March 16, 2026
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TEL Orders 400 VNL 860 Sleeper Tractors

Leasing company TEL ordered 400 VNL 860 sleeper tractors from Volvo Trucks North America, the truck maker said March 16, adding that it was one of the largest orders for the truck yet.

March 16, 2026
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NACFE Finds Terrain Key in Alternative Powertrain Choice

The report 鈥 鈥淭errain, Technology, and Telematics: The Messy Middle Operations Report鈥 鈥 emerged from analysis of the results of NACFE鈥檚 latest Run on Less program in September.

March 16, 2026
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Product 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, 2026
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Decisiv Announces SRM Alliance

Decisiv unveiled an alliance of industry partners to collaborate on developing the next generation of service-management technology and standards March 15 at TMC 2026.

March 16, 2026

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