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Shipping & Freight
ModerateNov 2, 2026

FedEx Launches Dedicated Aircraft Engine Logistics Service

FedEx has introduced a dedicated logistics product specifically designed to transport aircraft engines and oversized aerospace components, marking a strategic expansion into specialized vertical logis

IndexBox#fedex-logistics#aircraft-engine-shipping#aerospace-supply-chain
Technology & Innovation
ModerateOct 19, 2026

Volvo Silver Service Contract Bundles Powertrain Repairs Into One Payment

Volvo Trucks North America introduced the Silver Service Contract, a new offering that bundles powertrain repair coverage with preventive maintenance into a single monthly payment. Available for the V

FreightWaves#fleet-maintenance#service-contracts#volvo-trucks
Shipping & Freight
ModerateOct 15, 2026

Girteka Opens German Maintenance Hub to Cut Fleet Downtime

Girteka, Europe's largest asset-based logistics company, is strengthening its competitive position by establishing a new company-owned truck maintenance facility in Coesfeld, Germany. This strategic i

American Journal of Transportation#fleet-maintenance#infrastructure-investment#girteka-expansion
Technology & Innovation
High ImpactSep 14, 2026

ServiceUp Integrates 2,500+ Stellantis Dealers Into Single Fleet Repair Platform

ServiceUp has announced a preference agreement with Stellantis Pro One that fundamentally transforms how commercial fleets manage maintenance across the U.S. dealer network. By providing a single digi

FreightWaves#fleet-maintenance#serviceup-stellantis#vehicle-repair-platform
Technology & Innovation
High ImpactSep 2, 2026

Motive's AI Maintenance Platform Targets $4M Fleet Downtime Costs

Motive has launched an AI-powered maintenance platform designed to address a critical disconnect in fleet operations: the gap between what vehicles report on the road and what technicians find in the

FreightWaves#fleet-maintenance#ai-optimization#predictive-maintenance
Technology & Innovation
ModerateAug 18, 2026

AI-Powered Fleet Maintenance Reduces Downtime and TCO in 2026

FreightWaves and Motive have partnered to examine how fleet organizations are leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, and integrated operations platforms to address escalating maintenance cost

FreightWaves#fleet-maintenance#ai-optimization#maintenance-automation
Technology & Innovation
High ImpactAug 13, 2026

Fleet Maintenance Costs Rise 8.6%: AI Data Tools Cut Costs 15-20%

Fleet maintenance costs have surged 8.6% according to recent ATRI data, driven by tariff-induced parts inflation, persistent technician shortages, and extended equipment replacement cycles. The trucki

FreightWaves#fleet-maintenance#predictive-maintenance#fleet-costs
Labor & Workforce
ModerateJul 31, 2026

Mobile Fleet Repair Startup Challenges Consolidation Model

Kyle and Kevin Coltrain, who grew up in their grandfather's fleet maintenance business, watched Dickinson Fleet Services get acquired by private equity and later Cox Automotive. Facing pressure to mee

FreightWaves#fleet-maintenance#mobile-technicians#private-equity-rollup
Technology & Innovation
ModerateJul 17, 2026

Fleet Visibility Crisis: Why 80% Skip AI Tools for Maintenance

A FreightWaves and Kooner Fleet Management Solutions survey exposes a critical operational blind spot: most fleets lack the data visibility needed to manage maintenance strategically, despite widespre

FreightWaves#fleet-maintenance#supply-chain-visibility#ai-adoption
Technology & Innovation
ModerateJun 30, 2026

myMechanic Launches Digital Dispatch to Cut Fleet Roadside Repair Time

myMechanic has introduced Dealer-Connect, a digital dispatch platform designed to streamline emergency roadside repair coordination for commercial fleets. The system addresses a critical inefficiency

FreightWaves#fleet-maintenance#roadside-repair#digital-dispatch