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Coverage of preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, shop operations, parts, technicians, and service strategies that help fleets improve vehicle availability, reduce downtime, control costs, and keep assets productive.

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Digital Cover Features•by Chris Brown•August 1, 2026

How Maintenance Costs Compare Across 27 Fleet Vehicles

Vincentric’s three-year, 60,000-mile projections reveal wide differences for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance among selected vehicle categories. Projected maintenance visits also play a factor.

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Videos•by Chris Brown•July 23, 2026

How Stellantis Plans to Get Ahead of Fleet Downtime

Keeping fleet vehicles on the road has become as important as buying them. Darren Bradshaw of Mopar North America explains how connected vehicle data, AI, and proactive service strategies are helping Stellantis reduce downtime and move closer to predictive maintenance.

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News•by Staff•July 1, 2026

Merchants Fleet Expands Maintenance Network with Pep Boys

Merchants Fleet has expanded its relationship with Pep Boys, increasing the service provider's role within its national maintenance network. The move is intended to enhance maintenance coordination and support commercial fleets through Pep Boys' nationwide footprint.

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Technician inspecting a vehicle engine during maintenance as fleets prepare for summer heat, focusing on battery health, cooling systems, and preventing downtime.
Articles•by Faith Howell•June 18, 2026

The Two Biggest Summer Downtime Threats for Fleets

A conversation with a maintenance expert reveals the two most common summer maintenance pains and how to prevent them.

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Whitepapers•June 1, 2026

Turning Connected Vehicle Data Into Decisions That Matter

Fleet leaders have more data than ever, but turning that data into clear, actionable decisions remains a challenge. This white paper shows how leading organizations are using connected vehicle data to improve safety, reduce costs, and optimize fleet performance. Learn how to turn insight into action across your fleet.

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Chris Brown and O'Connell Landscape Maintenance rep sit across from each other during an interview at Geotab Connect 2026.
Videos•by Chris Brown•April 2, 2026

From Marine Corps Motor Pool to Managing 460 Fleet Vehicles

Cesar Ayala of O’Connell Landscape Maintenance shares how he transitioned from the Marine Corps to managing a 460-vehicle fleet—and the real-world challenges of maintenance, compliance, and driver management in California.

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Digital Cover Features•by Chris Brown•April 1, 2026

If Repair Delays Are the New Normal, How Should Fleets Respond?

The repair crisis gets blamed on technician shortages and parts delays. But a big part of the problem is what's happening before the vehicle even reaches the shop, and that's within your control.

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Whitepapers•March 30, 2026

Safety by Design: Power and Protection in the Freightliner 114SD Plus

Fleet managers are under pressure to reduce accidents, control costs, and improve operational efficiency. See how advanced vehicle safety technologies are helping fleets operate smarter and safer.

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Man using tablet to monitor connected fleet vehicles and EV chargers near highway, representing Bosch’s AI-driven predictive maintenance and Uptake acquisition.
News•by News/Media Release•March 19, 2026

Bosch to Acquire AI Predictive Maintenance Startup Uptake Technologies

The deal brings Uptake's fleet diagnostics platform into Bosch's ecosystem, combining predictive analytics with Bosch's telematics infrastructure to help fleets reduce downtime and anticipate component failures.

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