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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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Articles•by Martin Romjue•December 17, 2025

AI Emerging As Must-Have Fleet Technology

Within the next six to 12 months, artificial intelligence programs designed specifically for smaller operations will become more affordable, intuitive, and integrated.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•October 23, 2025

Labor, Parts, and Price: What’s Powering Fleet Maintenance Costs in 2025

Five quarters of data on the six most common maintenance activities reveal how cost composition and labor intensity influence fleet service trends.

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A fleet manager uses a digital tablet displaying telematics data and repair analytics in front of parked commercial vans. Modern fleet management technology helps reduce downtime, control repair costs
Articles•October 13, 2025

How Fleet Managers Are Finding New Ways to Control Maintenance Costs & Downtime

By standardizing repair workflows and building trusted vendor networks, fleets are cutting costs and keeping vehicles on the road.

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Photo montage of a courteous, friendly call service rep and a field fleet technician replacing a flat tire on a fleet truck.
News•by News/Media Release•September 20, 2025

Cox Automotive Unites Fleet Services, FleetNet America

Fleet Services has more than doubled in size with 1,500+ technicians nationwide, and FleetNet America has had record-breaking volume at 2.5 million calls.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•September 7, 2025

How Maintenance Costs Affect Fleet Replacement

A scenario analysis of maintenance-only forecasts shows how mileage-based events can drive TCO volatility.

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A person holds a smartphone displaying a list of vehicle service reminders, including engine oil and filter replacement, while standing in front of a white commercial truck.
Articles•September 3, 2025

How to Retain Technicians Through Better Maintenance Practices

When fleets modernize maintenance with digital tools and technician-first processes, they improve uptime and create workplaces where technicians want to remain.

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News•by News/Media Release•August 20, 2025

Fleetio Helps Nonprofit Fleets with Second Annual Jump Start Program

Fleetio's jump-start initiative is dedicated to helping nonprofits cut costs so that routine maintenance remains accessible and empowering.

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Articles•by Chris Brown•June 25, 2025

Maintenance Costs Edge Up in Q1 2025, Some Services Decline

Fleets saw notable Q1 price jumps in brake inspections, conventional oil changes, and inspections.

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News•by Staff•May 27, 2025

How Can You Tell if Your Diesel Vehicle’s DPF Needs Cleaning?

There are six warning signs your diesel particulate filter (DPF) needs maintenance - and it's more than just the DPF light on the dashboard.

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Articles•May 24, 2025

Fleet Managers Share Winter Prep Tips: It's Never Too Early!

Three fleets share best practices to prep vehicles for winter and prevent downtime when the cold sets in.

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