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  • 150th class graduates from Peterbilt Technician Institute

    150th class graduates from Peterbilt Technician Institute

    The Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) recently announced the graduation of its 150th class since the program’s launch.

    The milestone achieved at the Irving, Texas campus underscores PTI’s ongoing commitment to developing highly skilled service technicians prepared to support today’s advanced vehicle technologies, the company said in a statement.

    “Reaching our 150th graduating class is more than a milestone, it highlights our steady support in preparing the next generation of qualified service technicians,” said Danny Landholm, Peterbilt director of Dealer Network Development. “Our graduates are trained not only to service and maintain today’s most sophisticated trucks but also to adapt as technology evolves.”

    PTI was established to meet the growing demand for skilled technicians across Peterbilt’s dealer network, becoming a leading diesel technology training program for aspiring technicians throughout North America. The program features an immersive curriculum combining classroom learning, real-world
    experience, factory-level certification and advanced instruction on the latest Peterbilt technologies, including alternative fuels, electric powertrains, diagnostics and telematics.

    Upon completing the program, students earn factory-trained technician credentials that can help fast-track their careers at more than 430 Peterbilt dealerships across the United States and Canada.

    Interested students can learn more about the PTI program by visiting https://peterbilt.tech/institute.html.

  • Revv launches Organization dedicated to ADAS professionals

    Revv launches Organization dedicated to ADAS professionals

    Revv, a leading vehicle calibration operating system, recently announced the launch of the United ADAS Collective (UAC), the first professional organization exclusively for the ADAS calibration community. Designed as an industry-wide hub, the UAC provides a center for shared standards, education, events, and peer-to-peer collaboration, according to a statement from Revv.

    The UAC includes over 1,000 active members, spanning collision repair shop owners and managers, ADAS and calibration technicians, diagnostic professionals, and auto glass and windshield specialists. Its launch comes as ADAS has become standard across nearly all new vehicles. With 90% of U.S. car sales now featuring these systems and the average vehicle containing more than 100 sensors, routine repairs like a cracked windshield, damaged bumper, or broken side mirror often require precise calibration before a vehicle can be safely returned to the road.

    The UAC’s programming is centered around education, events, and community, with tiered training and certification launching soon. Users will be offered a mix of free and paid membership options based on the level of involvement and resources they’re seeking. Members gain access to industry news, a job board, original equipment (OE)-specific technical discussions, peer-to-peer collaboration, and hands-on learning opportunities. The UAC will also host its first ADAS Industry Event in May 2026, with additional details to be announced.

    The UAC is guided by Executive Director Joel Adcock, Revv’s Director of Strategic Partnerships, and an advisory board of industry leaders.

    “ADAS calibration has quickly become a critical part of modern vehicle repair,” said Adi Bathla, CEO and Co-founder of Revv. “The United ADAS Collective is an important step forward for the industry, bringing calibration professionals together around shared standards, practical support, and a stronger sense of community as the category continues to grow. This is a natural extension of Revv’s role in helping shape the emerging ADAS category.”

    Interested shops, technicians, or industry professionals can join for free at www.unitedadascollective.org.

  • Registration open for work truck week March 10-13

    Registration open for work truck week March 10-13

    Work Truck Week 2026 combines a packed exhibit hall with three days of commercial vehicle industry training and education.

    Work Truck Week 2026 runs March 10–13, 2026, at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. It encompasses The Work Truck Show, Green Truck Summit, NTEA Annual Meeting with keynote speakers, Work Truck Week Ride & Drive, educational program and more. Green Truck Summit is March 10, educational sessions run March 10–12, and Work Truck Show exhibits are open March 11–13.

    You can register at worktruckweek.com.

    The 2026 Work Truck Week educational program equips companies with strategies to strengthen operations and prepare for what’s ahead. A mix of in-depth special sessions and shorter breakouts are divided into eight tracks:

    • Advanced Fuels & Vehicle Technology
    • Chassis Update
    • Dealership Training
    • Fleet Management
    • Government Regulations & Advocacy
    • Market Data & Industry Trends
    • Vehicle Design & Certification
    • Workforce Development.

    “Whether you’re a fleet operator, transportation manager, truck dealer, upfitter or distributor, Work Truck Week can help you grow professionally, stay on top of industry trends and improve your operation,” said Jennifer Mitchell, NTEA senior director of content development. “In an industry that is constantly evolving, the Work Truck Week educational program offers an unmatched opportunity to learn from the best and brightest about the topics that matter to your success.”

    Work Truck Week educational sessions are eligible for continuing education units through NTEA’s accreditation by International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training. Learn more at ntea.com/iacet.

    For the full Work Truck Week 2026 educational program schedule, session descriptions, speaker bios and more, visit worktruckweek.com/education.

    Contact NTEA (info@ntea.com or 248-489-7090) with questions.

  • Atlanta Tech breaks ground on new transportation & logistics facility

    Atlanta Tech breaks ground on new transportation & logistics facility

    Atlanta Technical College (ATC) recently broke ground on its Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL), which the college calledc a transformative facility designed to meet the growing workforce demands of Georgia’s transportation and logistics industry.

    The ceremony took place on Dec. 12 and featured Dr. Victoria Seals, President of Atlanta Technical College; Greg Dozier, Commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia; and Robb Pitts, chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.

    The CTL is located on 25 acres that was donated by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. The development includes a one-acre CDL testing course, the first of its kind in Metro Atlanta that is accessible to the public and serving as the only CDL testing site within the city.

    The new center will increase enrollment capacity fivefold, introduce Class B box truck driver training, and offer expanded day and evening class options. Programs will include these:

    • Commercial Truck Driving
    • Diesel Mechanics
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Warehousing
    • Logistics Operations
    • Procurement
  • SEMA supports bill that allows aftermarket businesses to calibrate advanced driver assistance systems

    SEMA supports bill that allows aftermarket businesses to calibrate advanced driver assistance systems

    The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is praising the U.S. House of Representatives introduction of the ADAS Functionality & Integrity Act by Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.) and cosponsored by Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.), and Rep. Norma Torres (D-Calif.).

    SEMA said it worked closely with lawmakers from both parties to secure bipartisan support for the legislation, which ensures that aftermarket businesses have the information needed to properly calibrate advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) after vehicles are modified. SEMA said this legislation is critical to being able to safely make common modifications, including installing bike racks, wrapping a vehicle, installing larger wheels and tires, or installing a winch or aftermarket bumpers, without compromising the functionality of ADAS.

    SEMA said the bill is timely, because a forthcoming federal mandate that new, model year 2029 vehicles feature automatic emergency braking, bringing important safety systems to all new vehicles sold in the U.S.

    The ADAS Functionality & Integrity Act would require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to establish ADAS guidelines to create modification ranges and tolerances for new vehicles starting in model year 2028. The bill also requires NHTSA to create guidelines that establish ADAS test procedures that aftermarket businesses can properly test and validate that the vehicle systems have been properly calibrated.

    “SEMA thanks Rep. Harshbarger for her leadership and Reps. Vasquez, Obernolte, and Torres for their strong support for ensuring vehicles with ADAS can be modified without compromising the integrity of these important safety systems, said Jim Moore, SEMA vice president of OEM and Product Development. “The introduction of the ADAS Functionality & Integrity Act is a landmark moment for anyone who owns, repairs, or modifies a vehicle.

    “Americans deserve confidence that those critical systems will work as intended for the entire life of their vehicle, even after repairs or customization. Currently, the industry lacks clear standards governing ADAS calibration, and aftermarket businesses and vehicle owners need access to the necessary calibration information and procedures needed to keep modern safety features functioning. This bill marks a critical step forward in the name of vehicle safety and is a major step forward in protecting the American people’s right to modify the vehicles they own.”

  • Kriete expands Milwaukee presence with Badger Acquisition

    Kriete expands Milwaukee presence with Badger Acquisition

    Kriete Truck Centers, headquartered in Milwaukee with 11 locations across Wisconsin, recently announced it has acquired Badger Truck & Auto Group (Badger Truck Center) in Milwaukee.

    The newly acquired nearly nine-acre facility doubles Kriete’s Milwaukee market presence. The site’s location — one exit west of the Milwaukee Zoo Interchange — offers easy accessibility for the company’s growing customer base and supplier partner network.

    The expansion enables Kriete to offer customers a full line of Class 3–8 trucks, including Mack, Volvo, Hino, Isuzu, and Autocar, from its new Milwaukee location. This will be the company’s third Milwaukee-based location since its founding in 1951.

    Kriete Truck Centers, founded in 1951, has locations in Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Mauston, Sheboygan, Stevens Point and Tomahawk.

  • ASE certification Testing deadline is at end of the month

    ASE certification Testing deadline is at end of the month

    The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence reminds service professionals to register for ASE certification testing by Dec. 31.

    Those who register by the deadline will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take their selected ASE certification tests.

    Individuals who want to be certified or recertified in the following areas must register and take these specific tests by Dec. 31:

    • Test E1 – Truck Equipment Installation and Repair
    • Test E2 – Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair
    • Test E3 – Auxiliary Power Systems Installation and Repair
    • Test P4 – General Motors Parts Consultant
    • Test X1 – Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems.

    Earlier this year, ASE announced the discontinuation of these five tests as of Dec. 31.

    To register, visit ASE.com, click on “register” and sign in. Once logged in, users can click on “orders” and then “store” where they can locate the tests they want to take. After adding those tests to the cart, they can check out and registration is complete.

    ASE provides three certification options:

    1. In-Person Testing: All tests can be taken in person at over 450 secure, proctored Prometric test centers, available year-round on weekdays, evenings and weekends.
    2. ProProctor Remote Testing: This online option allows individuals to take ASE recertification tests remotely. In addition, the auto maintenance and light repair (G1) initial certification test can be taken remotely through ProProctor.
    3. ASE Renewal App: For those who have been certified in the automobile certifications (A1-A9) series, the renewal app offers a streamlined way to manage recertification on a mobile device. If automotive service professionals have expired A-series tests, they can still use the app, but it will take at least eight months to get certified that way.

    To help with test preparation, ASE provides free study guides that include test overviews, sample questions and study tips and are ideal for assessing readiness and focusing preparation efforts.

    For assistance, registrants should contact ASE customer service at 800-390-6789.

  • $35 million Transportation Technologies Center opens at Texas Technical College

    $35 million Transportation Technologies Center opens at Texas Technical College

    Texas State Technical College’s Fort Bend County campus opened its new Transportation Technologies Center.

    Mike Reeser, TSTC’s chancellor and CEO, said of the new facility, “The vision of what we do is manifested in this new building. We focus on the big, heavy-duty jobs that are at the core of Texas power.”

    The new $35 million, 105,000-square-foot building houses the Automotive, Automotive Collision and Management, and expanded Diesel Equipment programs.

    The Automotive program has two pathways, an associate degree and certificate, both of which focus on internal maintenance on a variety of vehicles from small sedans to large trucks. Auto Collision and Management has two associate degrees, one focusing on outer-body repairs, the other on refinishing, along with a certificate of completion. Diesel Equipment retained the Heavy Truck specialization associate degree and certificate while adding an Off-Highway degree option.

    Registration for the spring semester is underway. For more information, go to tstc.edu.

  • Goodyear sells truck care centers to Southern Tire Mart at Pilot

    Goodyear sells truck care centers to Southern Tire Mart at Pilot

    Southern Tire Mart at Pilot recently acquired Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s 42 Truck Care Centers.

    Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

    Southern Tire Mart at Pilot already operates 90 locations in 30 states.

    Southern Tire Mart operates 296 locations in 15 states.

    “Goodyear has entered into an agreement to sell 42 truck care centers (TCCs) to Southern Tire Mart at Pilot (STMP),” the company said in a statement. “Goodyear’s extensive national network of more than 200 remaining company-owned Commercial Tire & Service Centers locations will continue to be a cornerstone of the company’s commercial tire go-to-market strategy – offering trusted tires, reliable services and powerful management tools to help fleet customers lower operating costs, maximize uptime and improve efficiency.”

  • TLG Peterbilt relocates Kentucky facility; new one has 15 service bays

    TLG Peterbilt relocates Kentucky facility; new one has 15 service bays

    TLG Peterbilt irecently announced the new location for its TLG Peterbilt – N Kentucky dealership.

    The dealership relocated to 2780 Earhart Court in Hebron, KY, and officially opened to the public Nov. 10.

    Located off I-275, the new facility is less than eight miles from its previous location. The new building will provide expanded parts and service capacity, increased office space and a modern driver’s lounge for a first-class experience.

    The move is in response to TLG’s growth in the area and will provide more accessibility and support for customers.  Cincinnati Commercial Contracting led the building remodel and design. CCC is a longstanding partner and has completed several TLG facility expansion projects.

    The new facility provides a 6,500 square foot parts warehouse, 15 service bays, and a body shop with a paint booth. Customers now have access to more amenities in a state-of the art facility to meet their trucking needs – all backed by TLG’s best-in-class customer service.

    “We’re thrilled to bring an even bigger and better TLG Peterbilt – N Kentucky to our customers and employees that they can call home,” said Regional Vice President Brian Farmer. “With the help of CCC, we’ve been able to provide a modern facility and better amenities that will only strengthen our support of customers in this area.”

    An Open House celebrating the new facility will occur in Spring 2026.