heavy-duty News Updates

Parts management is one of the most overlooked drivers of shop profitability — and one that directly affects what your fleet pays. This free guide from Fullbay covers pricing strategy, inventory rules, and vendor relationships that define top-performing heavy-duty repair shops.

EPA’s proposal would keep in place the tighter NOx emission limits set to go into effect in January but would scale back a significant warranty-coverage expansion.

Senior senators recently unveiled bipartisan legislation designed to repeal a World War I-era federal excise tax on new heavy-duty trucks, tractors and trailers.

Truck and bus manufacturers built 12,617 heavy-duty vehicles in Mexico in March, a 6.6% decrease compared with 13,512 vehicles in the same period a year earlier.

Labor rates, technician pay, shop efficiency, and the pressures shaping 2026 — benchmarked across 3,500+ operations. Fullbay's annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair gives fleet executives and maintenance leaders the data to make smarter decisions on staffing, costs, and operations.

Mack’s overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.

Kenworth introduced the C580 heavy-haul truck to replace the C500, pairing a proven severe-duty chassis with a new cab. The Paccar unit has set production to begin in January 2027.

A maintenance checklist can help ensure you hit everything necessary during an inspection. While we usually go for electronic checklists, we know some techs are still fans of the printed versions. Check out this downloadable maintenance checklist and give it a whirl!

Learn how real heavy-duty repair shops are using AI to streamline workflows, improve service orders, and save hours each week. This free ebook breaks down practical use cases, real results, and what shop owners should know before starting.

From capitalizing on the latest technician recruitment trends to implementing strategic financial planning—this report serves as your roadmap for navigating the challenges and opportunities in 2025. Get access to insights, benchmarks, and best practices for heavy-duty repair.