SERVICE TRUCK PULSE MAY 2026 3 www.servicetruckmagazine.com Editor: Andrew Joseph editor@servicetruckmagazine.com Design & Production: Greg Marlow Contributing Artist: Nelson Dewey Advertising: Edna Tainsh 877-742-5038 x218 edna.tainsh@servicetruckmagazine.com Circulation/Subscriptions: Ashleigh Benedict 877-742-5038 x252 subscriptions@servicetruckmagazine.com Marketing & Operations: Denise Faguy denise.faguy@farms.com Publisher: Farms.com Canada Inc. 90 Woodlawn Road West, Guelph, ON N1H 1B2 Service Truck Pluse is published six times each year by Farms.com Canada Inc. Subscriptions are free for qualified industry members and can be completed online at www.servicetruckmagazine.com. ISSN 2368-4615 Your privacy is important to us. Occasionally we may send you information from reputable companies whose products or services we believe may be of interest to you. If you would prefer to have your name removed from the list, contact us at info@servicetruckmagazine.com Contents copyrighted by Farms.com Canada Inc. and may be reprinted only with permission. Copyright © 2026 Farms.com Canada Inc. Acceptance of advertising does not constitute endorsement of the advertiser, its products or services, nor do Service Truck Pulse, or Farms.com Canada Inc. endorse any advertiser claims. The publisher shall have no liability for the omission of any scheduled advertising. Follow Us: ADVERTISER INDEX Next Online Advertising Deadline: June 19, 2026 For more information, or to reserve space in the next issue, contact Edna Tainsh: 877-742-5038 x218 edna.tainsh@servicetruckmagazine.com Next Online Editorial Deadline: June 19, 2026 For writers’ guidelines and submission requirements get in touch with the Editor, Andrew Joseph at andrew.joseph@servicetruckmagazine.com We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada. For years, the technician shortage has been framed as a domestic problem: retirements outpacing new entrants, training pipelines stretched thin, and fleets running harder and longer than ever. But the forces shaping today’s labor market don’t stop at the US or Canadian border. In fact, some of the most persistent pressures on the North American truck and heavy‑equipment service sector are coming from halfway around the world. The United States isn’t in a declared war, but it is deeply involved in a series of ongoing military operations—counterterrorism missions in the Middle East and Africa, defensive strikes in the Red Sea, and sustained support roles tied to global conflicts. While some make the news constantly, other engagements are rarely acknowledged by the media for more than a day or two. These “issues”, despite being talked about for loss of life and liberty of people in various countries, ripple through global supply chains, fuel markets, and labor pools in ways that land squarely on the shop floor. One of the most immediate impacts shows up in fuel volatility. Any time the U.S. Navy intercepts missiles in the Red Sea or tensions flare in the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets react. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 › Global Instability Quietly Reshapes the Technician Shortage It’s not an obvious progression, but North America’s truck and heavy equipment shops are feeling the downstream effects of overseas military operations via parts delays, fuel costs, labor competition, and aging fleets. ANDREW JOSEPH, EDITOR Accelerate Conference 2 & Expo OCTOBER 25-28, 2026 • Dallas, TX • womenintrucking.org The education, resources, and network to empower women in the workplace. 1,000+ ATTENDEES 125+ SPEAKERS 150+ EXHIBITORS 50+ SESSIONS For exhibitor/sponsorship opportunities, email carleen@womenintrucking.org EDITORIAL
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