Fleet Maintenance

Stoughton Trailers has added a new dealer in the Southeast through a partnership with Peach State Truck Centers, expanding trailer sales and service coverage in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. The agreement includes the launch of Sovereign Trailers, a dedicated commercial trailer dealership that will represent Stoughton’s product line in the region. Peach State, which operates 14 locations and employs more than 700 people, will support trailer parts and service through its existing network.

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence will host a free webinar titled “Introduction to Inductive Current Probes” on Tuesday, April 21 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The session will be led by WORLDPAC’s Adam Robertson, who will demonstrate how inductive current probes can be used as a fast, non-intrusive way to evaluate circuit and component behavior under load using measurable electrical patterns.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has formally approved its next-generation heavy-duty engine oil specification, Proposed Category 12 (PC-12), clearing the way for new service classifications and licensing ahead of the 2027 model year. With the approval, the API Service Category CL-4 and API FB-4 certification marks, commonly known as the “Donut”, are now available for use.

Road Ready has launched a new online training platform aimed at helping fleets and technicians better utilize its trailer telematics system without pulling staff off the shop floor. Called Road Ready University, the self-paced program offers step-by-step modules covering system installation, use of the Fus1on dashboard, and interpretation of trailer data. The goal is to shorten onboarding time and ensure users can translate telematics insights into improved uptime and maintenance decisions.

The SUNEX Tools Rad Dan Manga Designed Black Premium Full 6-Drawer Service Cart, No. 8057XTBKRADDAN, is inspired by Rad Dan's signature style, the MKIV Toyota Supra, and manga aesthetics. Made from durable 18-gauge (1.2mm) steel with a 600-lb capacity, this service cart is built to last. The gas shocks raise and support the lid, while the locking top with a hinged lid provides added security for tools. Six locking drawers with premium latching handles provide increased tool protection.

Old World Industries is hosting a free training webinar on diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) management on Tuesday, April 7, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The session, titled Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF): What Every User Needs to Know Now, will be led by Scott Bredenberg, training manager; Evan Ferguson, engineering manager; and Chris Mede, product manager, all with Old World Industries.

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Truck tires depend on proper inflation, alignment, and brake adjustment to perform as intended, but even when those factors are managed, damage is inevitable. Premature tire removal, however, continues to drive unnecessary costs for fleets, even as today's repair methods have improved reliability and consistency. Tires face a range of damage scenarios on the road.

Aperia Technologies is expanding its Halo automatic tire inflation system (ATIS) to include steer tires, while also integrating fifth wheel connection data through a new partnership with Fontaine Fifth Wheel, the company announced during American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council annual meeting in Nashville. Aperia also spotlighted a Foodliner truck in its booth during the show.

Fullbay has announced the acquisition of Pitstop, adding predictive maintenance tools to its shop management platform. The integration will combine Pitstop’s modeling technology with Fullbay's repair and service data from more than 5,000 shops and $6.5 billion in annual service activity, which the company says will help fleets better anticipate maintenance issues before they impact operations.