2026 TMC News Updates

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Trucking 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, 2026
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Valvoline, 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, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

API 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, 2026
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Peterson Introduces ‘Fail-Safe’ Trailer Safety Lighting

The Genesis Truck and Trailer Light, currently available for order on new trailers, eliminates the uncertainty and downtime caused by partial LED lighting failure, said Peterson's Al Anderson.

March 15, 2026
Special Coverage

2026 TMC

Complete coverage of American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 16-19, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn.

March 10, 2026
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TMC 2026 Meeting to Spotlight New Era of Truck Technology

This year’s meeting is broken down into three basic phases: the education content, the exhibition and the Industry of Voluntary Standards that are later developed into Recommended Practices.

February 27, 2026

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