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The Fleet Lead podcast features journalists from Endeavor Business Media’s commercial vehicle brands, including FleetOwner, Fleet Maintenance, Bulk Transporter, and Trailer Body-Builders.
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This week in trucking: Driver school crackdown, autonomous SPAC merger (opens the original)
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Here are the headlines from this week in trucking as of September 3: FMCSA is removing another 270 driver training schools PlusAI is going public … again! FMCSA’s Hours-of-Service pilot is moving forward Spot market rates are mixed In fuel this week, diesel prices fell by 5 cents
This week in trucking: ATA leader out, trade war in (opens the original)
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Here are the headlines from this week in trucking as of August 27: Chris Spear suddenly left the American Trucking Associations The trade war with Canada is bad news for freight demand Missouri started a $33 million project for truck parking on I-70 Descartes acquired a broker TMS for $100 million A new private equity operation is buying up carriers CVSA released its International Roadcheck enforcement results Kodiak and Aurora are authorized to test autonomous trucks in California Autonomous tr
Driving the Chevy Express beyond 30 years of production (opens the original)
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What has kept the Chevrolet Express driving strong for nearly three decades? In this episode of The Fleet Lead, Jade Brasher and Jeremy Wolfe dive into a hands-on review of GM's iconic commercial van after an unexpected rental car test drive. The van is certainly unique in the U.S., from its analog interior to its body-on-frame construction. Here's why this workhorse is still a top seller for commercial fleets—and what might be next for the platform in 2027.
The evolution of truck maintenance software with Mitchell 1 (opens the original)
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John Hitch hosts Kristy Coffman, director of Mitchell 1’s commercial vehicle group, about the 20-year evolution of multi-brand truck repair software like TruckSeries. John and Kristy explore how modern diagnostic tools and interactive wiring diagrams help bridge the technician training gap, the responsible integration of emerging AI and what wearable tech in repair shops means for the future of commercial maintenance. Timestamps: 0:28 — Mitchell 1's 1946 origin and 20 years of TruckSeries 5:08 —
How AI is supercharging HD vehicle maintenance w/ Fullbay's Shiva Bhardwaj (opens the original)
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Can AI predict a vehicle breakdown 10 days before it happens? John Hitch welcomes Shiva Bhardwaj, SVP of product at Fullbay and former founder of Pitstop, to discuss how machine learning and telematics are changing fleet maintenance. FullBay is combining predictive algorithms with shop management software to streamline remote diagnostics, pre-order parts, and minimize downtime. Plus, Fullbay is building an AI agent Claudia, designed to handle shop calls and capture lost revenue.
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