The technician shortage that fleets and service providers/dealers face is a nuanced phenomenon, and perhaps more complex than many may realize.
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First Brands Exposure of $1.75 Billion Hits Japanese Venture
A joint venture between Norinchukin Bank and Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. faces $1.75 billion of exposure to bankrupt auto parts supplier First Brands Group, court documents show.
October 9, 2025Ford Delays Lithium Supply Deal Amid EV Struggle
Ford has forecast it could lose as much as $5.5 billion on EVs this year.
October 9, 2025Class 8 Truck Orders Slide 44% as Tariffs Strain
ACT Research preliminary data showed orders decreased 44% year over year to 20,800 units. But they increased 57.6% from the 13,200 units reported in August.
October 9, 2025Canada’s Carney Says US Auto Sector Needs USMCA to Compete
Trump’s tariffs have cast a chill over the Canadian automotive sector, but have also affected U.S.-based companies.
October 9, 2025TMC Rewind: Corrosion Threats and Coolant System Dangers
Fleet maintenance leaders shared their ideas on improving practices and combating the challenges facing technicians at ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council Fall Meeting in Raleigh, N.C.
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First Brands Creditor Seeks Investigation of ‘Vanished’ Cash
First Brands' bankruptcy filing set off a round of damage limitation by Wall Street firms now attempting to size up their exposure to the company.
October 9, 2025Volvo VNL, VNR to Receive Side-Curtain Air Bags as Standard
VTNA launched redesigns of the flagship Class 8 on-highway VNL tractor and VNR regional-haul semi in January 2024 and March 2025, respectively.
October 9, 2025Bridgestone CEO Expects Slowdown in Second Half of 2025
Bridgestone expects a tougher second half as its U.S. business faces a sharp drop in truck tire demand, tariffs take a toll and it deals with the fallout from a cyberattack that disrupted production.
October 9, 2025DTNA Third-Quarter Sales Slump 39% to 30,225 Trucks, Buses
As is typical with Daimler Truck’s pre-earnings sales announcements, no color was provided on the statistics. Daimler Truck will report its full third-quarter earnings on Nov. 7.
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