Is truck maintenance getting more complicated these days?

tomswang

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Apr 1, 2026
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Lately I feel like truck maintenance has become more complicated than before. There are more different setups and configurations now, and it’s getting a bit harder to keep up.
It used to be mostly basic servicing like oil changes, brakes, and tires, but now there seem to be more details and components you need to pay attention to.
I even saw a truck at a workshop today with a rear setup that looked quite different from what I’m used to — some kind of movable structure at the back.
Just wondering if people who are actually driving or working in maintenance feel the same, or if it’s just me not being exposed to it enough.