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Three Ryder technicians in red shirts hold oversized prize checks after the 2026 Top Tech Championship, with a live band performing on stage behind them.

Maintenance & Uptime•from News/Media Release•September 21, 2026

Ryder Honors 2026 Top Technician at 25th Anniversary Skills Competition

Hosted in Nashville, Ryder’s 25th annual Top Technician Skills Competition honored the best technicians across the U.S. and Canada. Top Tech celebrates technician expertise while promoting growth, recognition, and camaraderie. Here are the winners.

Mack Defense heavy-duty military dump truck displayed with an A-LIGN CMMC Level 2 Certification badge, highlighting the company’s cybersecurity certification.

Vehicle Insights•from News/Media Release•September 18, 2026

Mack Defense Achieves Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2

After an assessment conducted by an authorized Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO), Mack Defense has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2.

Graphic featuring EBY and Bostick Truck Center logos over a road map of Michigan highlighting cities including Detroit, Flint, Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor.

Upfitting•from News/Media Release•September 18, 2026

M.H. Eby Announces Bostick Truck Center as Michigan Distributor

Bostick Truck Center in Pontiac, Michigan, is now the official distributor for Eby Truck Bodies in Michigan. It will have access to Eby’s Ford, GM, and Ram chassis pool programs.

Composite image showing two men standing beneath an Armor Equipment sign alongside a close-up of metal wrenches and nuts, representing an equipment service or business acquisition.

Maintenance & Uptime•from News/Media Release•September 18, 2026

Armor Equipment Strengthens Minnesota Service Capabilities with Acquisition of Dakota Truck

Armor Equipment has acquired Dakota Truck, a medium- and heavy-duty truck and trailer repair business based in Lakeville, Minnesota. The acquisition adds truck and trailer repair expertise, building on Armor’s expansion into the Upper Midwest.

Black SUV positioned inside a UVeye drive-through inspection lane equipped with cameras and scanning hardware at a LaFontaine dealership in Michigan.

Maintenance & Uptime•by Lauren Fletcher•September 17, 2026

LaFontaine Partners With UVeye to Expand AI Vehicle Inspections in Michigan

LaFontaine is expanding UVeye AI vehicle inspections across Michigan, while UVeye tells Work Truck how the technology can support fleet maintenance and heavy-duty vehicle inspections.

GM small-block V-8 engine displayed under blue lighting, showing intake, ignition, accessory-drive, and exhaust components, with another engine exhibit visible in the background.

Vehicle Insights•by Wayne Parham•September 17, 2026

GM Unveils New Sixth-Generation Small Block Engines for 2027 Light-Duty Pickups

General Motors unveiled two new small-block engines, backed by extensive real-world validation and more than 70 years of small-block V8 manufacturing experience, as part of the engine portfolio for the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500.