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W.W. Williams Acquires Valley Power Systems
W.W. Williams acquired California-based Valley Power Systems, expanding its power generation and industrial field service capabilities. The transaction reinforces its position as a premier multi-line distributor.
March 16, 2026Sponsored ContentAI Dashcams Empower Fleet Drivers
While many drivers appreciate the protection of dash cams, they can still create tension. In today’s high-stakes environment of nuclear verdicts, fleets must shift from using dash cams as a monitoring device to proactive AI coaching, building trust and empowering professionals.
March 16, 2026Sponsored ContentReduce Pressure on Fleet Safety Teams
Fleet safety teams don’t need more road event videos to review. They need fewer, more relevant ones they can trust. When AI generates incident alerts without clear criteria or context, safety interventions and driver coaching slow down. A strong safety system embeds event detection into the workflow, pairing video with telematics data for clearer insights.
March 16, 2026Sponsored ContentSmarter Heavy-Duty Towing for Fleets
Heavy-duty towing may be unavoidable during a breakdown or accident, but costly delays don’t have to be. Forward-thinking fleets are using smarter tools and better processes to reduce downtime, control towing costs, and keep operations moving.
March 16, 2026Sponsored ContentSAF-Holland Launches Real-Time Brake Pad Wear Monitor
SAF-Holland introduced a real-time brake pad wear monitor, BrakeSight, on March 15 designed to trim fleets’ maintenance guesswork and boost uptime.
March 15, 2026Phillips Connect Expands Trailer Intelligence Platform
Phillips Connect unveiled six platform enhancements to expand how fleets capture and use trailer intelligence in advance of the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting.
March 15, 2026Trucking Costs Decline for Parts and Labor in Q4 2025
The Decisiv/TMC Parts & Labor Service Benchmark Report found combined parts and labor costs in Q4 declined 1.3% compared with the previous quarter.
March 15, 2026Valvoline, Cummins Extend Engine Oil Drain Intervals Up to 100,000 Miles
By increasing drain intervals by up to 25,000 miles, fleet operators can realize improved vehicle uptime and lower total cost of ownership, Valvoline said at a March 15 press conference.
March 15, 2026API Finalizes PC-12 Heavy-Duty Engine Oil Category
Preparations for the introduction of PC-12 category engine oils are complete, according to the American Petroleum Institute, an engine oil manufacturer and a truck maker.
March 15, 2026US-China Trade Talks Open in Paris, Paving Way for Summit
The talks pave the way for President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping that is tentatively set for March 31-April 2.
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