{"id":17398,"date":"2026-03-16T06:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/?post_type=press&#038;p=17398"},"modified":"2026-03-16T08:27:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T15:27:52","slug":"unveils-advanced-search-feature","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/press\/unveils-advanced-search-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitchell 1 Unveils Advanced Search Feature for Enterprise Fleets as Latest Stage in TruckSeries Evolution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-17403\" src=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/M1-Fleet-Customer-at-PC_500x300.jpg\" alt=\"Service Writer at PC\" width=\"613\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/M1-Fleet-Customer-at-PC_500x300.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mitchell1.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/M1-Fleet-Customer-at-PC_500x300-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>SAN DIEGO, Calif., March 16 \u2013 At a press conference held in conjunction with TMC&#8217;s 2026 Annual Meeting &amp; Transportation Technology Exhibition, Mitchell 1 introduced an advanced search\u00a0capability in its TruckSeries repair information suite designed to help enterprise fleets instantly access critical vehicle data for Class 4-8 commercial vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>Kristy Coffman, director of Mitchell 1\u2019s Commercial Vehicle Group, unveiled the \u201cUnit Number Search\u201d feature, which allows technicians to quickly locate repair information using a fleet\u2019s internal asset tag \u2013 the unique unit identifier assigned to each vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEnterprise fleets manage hundreds or even thousands of vehicles, each identified by a unique unit number painted on the side,\u201d said Coffman. \u201cUnit Number Search enables\u00a0 \u00a0technicians to quickly pull up the correct repair information using the identifier they work with every day, helping them find the right information faster and keep trucks moving.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The feature speeds access to repair information without requiring technicians to look up VINs or guess sub-models. Fleet customers provide Mitchell 1 with a mapping of asset tags to specific vehicles in their system. Technicians simply enter the asset tag into the search bar, and the platform automatically directs them to the correct service information. Automated synchronization between the fleet\u2019s vehicles and TruckSeries ensures the information is always accurate.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Celebrating 20 Years Supporting Online Commercial Vehicle Repair<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The introduction of Unit Number Search reflects Mitchell 1\u2019s continued innovation for commercial fleets as the company marks two decades of serving the heavy-duty repair industry.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to unveiling the new feature, Mitchell 1 also used the event to kick off its 20th anniversary serving the commercial vehicle industry with online repair information. The 2026 TMC Annual Meeting provided an ideal venue to mark the milestone and highlight the company\u2019s long-standing relationship with TMC and its members.<\/p>\n<p>Since launching Tractor-Trailer.net in 2006, Mitchell 1 has played an active role in the TMC community. The company was an inaugural partner of TMC\u2019s SuperTech competitions, establishing the Service Information skills station at state and national events using the industry\u2019s first web-based testing program to evaluate how technicians diagnose and repair vehicles using online service information.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past two decades, that collaboration with TMC has helped shape the development of Mitchell 1\u2019s commercial vehicle solutions. Today, more than 500 TMC Recommended Practices are integrated with TruckSeries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Mitchell 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A member of the Snap-on\u00ae Total Shop Solutions brand family, Mitchell 1 has been a leading provider of repair information and shop management solutions for over 100 years. Its Manager\u2122 SE Truck Edition, which works in sync with Mitchell 1\u2019s TruckSeries repair and diagnostic software for Class 4-8 vehicles, helps commercial truck shops streamline workflow, improve productivity, and enhance profitability. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mitchell1.com\">www.mitchell1.com<\/a>, call (888) 724-6742, or locate an independent sales consultant at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mitchell1.com\/my-rep\">www.mitchell1.com\/my-rep<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Media Inquiries:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Janet Dayton<br \/>\nMitchell 1 Marketing Communications Manager<br \/>\n858-391-5251<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:Janet.Dayton@mitchell1.com\">Janet.Dayton@mitchell1.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Chris Kemmer<br \/>\nCK Marketing &amp; Communications<br \/>\n614-596-3730<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:chris@ck-marketing-communications.com\">chris@ck-marketing-communications.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mitchell 1 has unveiled an advanced &#8220;Unit Number Search&#8221; feature in its TruckSeries suite, streamlining access to repair information for enterprise fleets. 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