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The Pursuit of 100% Uptime: Why the Next Competitive Edge Lives Beyond the Truck

March 31, 2026Uptime is shifting from repair to prevention, with fleets relying on connected systems and predictive tools to keep trucks working and revenue moving.

Mack Trucks

NTSB Probes Safety Limits of Hands-Free Driving at Highway Speeds

March 31, 2026Two fatal 2024 crashes involving hands-free driving systems are now at the center of an NTSB review, raising new questions about automation performance and safety.

Toyota Moves to Join Volvo Group, Daimler Truck in Fuel Cell Joint Venture cellcentric

March 31, 2026Toyota is seeking to become an equal shareholder in cellcentric, signaling a deeper commitment to scaling hydrogen fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles.

EPA Targets DEF System Failures, Offering Relief for Heavy-Duty Truck Operations

March 30, 2026EPA’s latest move on diesel exhaust fluid systems aims to reduce unexpected derates and costly downtime, both persistent challenges for trucking operations.

House Republicans Introduce Diesel Truck Liberation Act, Senate Bill Remains in Committee

March 26, 2026A House companion to the Diesel Truck Liberation Act has been introduced, expanding a proposal that would eliminate federal enforcement of diesel emissions controls and reshape EPA authority.

Rising Diesel Costs Reshape Fleet Economics, Could Push Operators Toward New Solutions

March 26, 2026A sustained increase in diesel prices is once again putting pressure on trucking fleets, reviving a familiar challenge in an industry where fuel remains one of the largest operating costs.

Why Hydrogen Purity Is a Make‑or‑Break Issue for Fuel Cell Applications

March 25, 2026One factor consistently determines whether fuel cell systems perform as intended: hydrogen purity.

Swagelok

The Evolution of the Software-Defined Truck: How Digital Intelligence Is Redefining Fleet Performance

March 25, 2026We are in the early stages of a profound shift toward the software-defined truck, and it is reshaping not only how vehicles are built but how fleets operate, maintain their equipment and plan for the future.

Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks North America

How Autonomous Trucks Could Reshape Freight Costs — and Consumer Prices

March 25, 2026Aurora projects autonomous trucking could save U.S. consumers up to $9 billion annually by 2035 by lowering freight costs and improving efficiency across supply chains.

ACT Expo & NAFA 2026: Advancing Fleet Education Through Partnership 

March 25, 2026This year’s collaboration reflects a shared commitment to equipping fleet leaders with the knowledge, tools, and professional credentials needed to manage complexity, evaluate emerging technologies, and make confident operational and capital decisions. 

TRC

Inside The Yard: Where Fleets Are Finding Fast Efficiency Gains

March 20, 2026Yard operations may be one of the most overlooked opportunities for fleets to cut costs and emissions, with operational improvements often delivering immediate efficiency gains before major technology investments are required.

ACT News Talks Tech: Lockton’s Preet Gill on the Evolving Insurance Landscape for Autonomous Vehicles

March 19, 2026Gill discusses how insurers are approaching risk, liability, and underwriting as autonomous commercial vehicles move closer to real-world deployment.

Electric School Buses Can Help Drive Down Electricity Prices, Even for Consumers Who Never Use Them

March 16, 2026Charging electric school buses can help increase grid utilization, providing savings potential for U.S. consumers.

World Resources Institute

Trump Administration Sues California Over Vehicle Emissions Authority

March 13, 2026The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block California’s vehicle emissions regulations, escalating a long-running dispute over the state’s authority to shape national vehicle standards.

Something Big Is Happening: AI’s Exponential Rise Is Coming for Every Industry — Commercial Transportation Included

March 13, 2026AI’s rapid acceleration is beginning to reshape commercial transportation, creating new advantages for fleets that adapt early.

TRC

ACT News Talks Tech: NACFE’s Mike Roeth on the Messy Middle

March 12, 2026In this episode of ACT News Talks Tech, NACFE’s Mike Roeth breaks down what the Run on Less: Messy Middle initiative revealed about how fleets are navigating today’s complex technology transition.