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Cutting Through AI Hype: ACT Expo Leader on Real Truck Tech Trends
Key Details The 2026 Advanced Clean Transportation Expo is positioning itself as the hub for trucking's digital transformation. Erik Neandross, president of TRC's Clean Transportation Group and ACT E...
Enter HDT's Top Green Fleets 2026 Competition Now
Why It Matters Sustainability leadership is becoming a competitive advantage in trucking. Heavy Duty Trucking is actively seeking nominations for its Top Green Fleets of 2026 award program, recognizi...
Clarience Unveils Smart Trailer Tech Roadmap at TMC Meeting
Key Details Clarience Technologies showcased an expanding portfolio of safety and connectivity solutions at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting. The company, which operates more t...
Crawford Trucking, Fortigo Freight Win Top Fleet Awards for First Time
Key Details CarriersEdge announced its 2026 Best Fleets to Drive For winners, with Crawford Trucking and Fortigo Freight Services both earning Best Overall Fleet awards for the first time. Crawford T...
Trucking's Digital Frontier: AI, Connected Vehicles, Alternative Fuels and More
Listen as transportation attorney and TruckSafe Consulting President Brandon Wiseman joins the HDT Talks Trucking podcast to unpack the “regulatory turbulence” of last year and what it means for truck...
What's Real in Advanced Truck Technology? ACT Expo's Erik Neandross Weighs In
Artificial intelligence, the software-defined vehicle, telematics, autonomous trucks, electric trucks and alternative fuels, and more in this HDT Talks Trucking interview Trucking technology is moving...
Freightliner Donates Fifth Generation Cascadias to Be Pro, Be Proud
Freightliner has donated three Cascadia trucks to support Be Pro, Be Proud, expanding mobile training efforts aimed at building interest in skilled trades careers. Freightliner representatives Andrew...
Goodyear Targets ‘Super-Regional’ Sweet Spot with New Steer Tire
Goodyear is preparing to roll out a new steer tire designed to bridge the gap between regional and linehaul for trucking fleets. At TMC, Goodyear showcased an addition to its portfolio that addresses...
Hendrickson Unveils Watchman Smart Wheel-End System at TMC
Hendrickson’s new sensor platform integrates with its TireMaax system to deliver real-time tire and wheel-end insights, targeting uptime and cost savings. Watchman is part of a broader push to unify ...
Remote Software Updates Reshape Fleet Maintenance and Uptime
Key Details Over-the-air updates have evolved far beyond recall management. Modern Class 8 trucks now function as rolling data platforms, allowing fleets to deploy engine software, transmission calib...
Diesel Surges Past $5 Nationwide as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Oil Supply
Global oil disruptions stemming from the Iran conflict have pushed U.S. diesel prices to record levels. As of late March, the national average hit $5.375 per gallon, with prices exceeding $5 in every ...
SKF and TMC Launch Hands-On Wheel-End Training at 2026 Nashville Meeting
Why It Matters SKF and TMC are partnering to deliver certified, on-site training focused on wheel-end reliability and maintenance best practices. This collaboration aims to sharpen technician skills ...
For-Hire Trucking Hits 4-Year Volume Peak While Capacity Shrinks, Oil Prices Pose Risk
Key Details ACT Research's latest data reveals strong momentum in the for-hire trucking sector, with volumes reaching a four-year high in February. The improvement was driven partly by winter storms ...
Wage Hikes Alone Won't Solve Technician Shortage Crisis
Key Details Heavy-duty repair shops are engaged in a bidding war for skilled technicians, with some workers switching jobs for just $1 hourly raises. According to Fullbay's State of Heavy-Duty Repair...
TMC 2026 Nashville: Electric Trucks, New Engines & Fleet Innovation Showcase
Key Details The Technology & Maintenance Council held its 2026 annual meeting in Nashville, drawing industry professionals to explore the latest trucks, technology, and maintenance practices. The...
Wabash Launches Smart Cargo Door System With AI-Powered Fleet Tracking
Key Details Wabash has introduced a patent-pending cargo assurance platform that combines a digitally connected cargo door, intelligent locking hardware, and TrailerHawk.AI technology. The integrated...
Iran Crisis Fuels Diesel Spike, Fraud Surge in Trucking
Key Details Diesel prices jumped 80 cents per gallon in a single week during early March, the most dramatic spike since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The Strait of Hormuz closure has cut off rou...
Heavy Duty Repair Revenue Surges 68% While Tech Shortage Worsens
Key Details Heavy-duty repair shops are experiencing strong financial growth, with total shop revenue reaching $5.04 billion in 2025, up 68% since 2023. According to Fullbay's latest State of Heavy-D...
Mack's AI-Powered Telematics Shift: From Tracking to Predictive Intelligence
Key Details Mack Trucks is transforming telematics from simple vehicle tracking into an intelligent platform that helps fleets predict and prevent downtime before it happens. The company's GuardDog C...
SAF-Holland Cuts 30+ Pounds From Slider With Tougher UltraLite40 Design
Key Details SAF-Holland has redesigned the UltraLite40 Slider for its ULX40 Mechanical Sliding Suspension and Axle System, delivering a lighter, more durable option for on-highway van and refrigerate...
Volvo Unveils Next-Gen VNX Heavy-Haul Truck Platform Later This Year
Key Details Volvo Trucks North America confirmed a new VNX model is coming later in 2024, marking the next phase of its sweeping $2 billion product investment cycle. The announcement came during the ...
Aperia Launches Steer-Axle Tire System, Adds Fifth-Wheel Data to Halo
Key Details Aperia Technologies has unveiled two major additions to its safety platform: an automatic tire inflation system for steer axles and a partnership with Fontaine Fifth Wheel to integrate co...
Fleetworthy and HAAS Alert Boost Roadside Safety with Real-Time Alerts
Key Details Fleetworthy has expanded its partnership with HAAS Alert to integrate real-time digital safety alerts into its Safety+ platform. The integration connects with HAAS Alert's Safety Cloud sy...
Fuel Costs, Trade Uncertainty, Geopolitics May Derail Trucking's Long-Awaited Recovery
Key Details ATA President Chris Spear warned attendees at the TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville that the trucking industry faces mounting headwinds despite hopes for a freight rebound. Rising fuel pric...
Clarios Battery Manager Pro: Predictive Monitoring Cuts Fleet Downtime
Key Details Clarios Connected Services has launched Battery Manager Pro, a subscription-based battery monitoring service designed specifically for trucking fleets. The system combines real-time batte...
100K New Trucking Firms Annually: Why Regulatory Gaps Enable Unsafe Operators
Why It Matters More than 100,000 new trucking companies launch each year, but regulators audit only a fraction. This massive gap creates opportunities for inexperienced startups and "chameleon c...
SAF-Holland's SmartSto Cuts Uncoupling Injuries and Connection Damage
Key Details SAF-Holland has introduced SmartSto, a new safety system that redesigns how drivers uncouple tractor-trailers. The system combines a fifth-wheel air release with dedicated storage for air...
SAF-Holland's BrakeSight Sensor Cuts Brake Maintenance Guesswork
Key Details SAF-Holland has launched BrakeSight, a real-time brake wear monitoring system for fleets using Haldex ModulT air disc brakes. The sensor integrates directly into the brake caliper and tra...
Vanair Expands Class 8 Truck Power with Solar and Lithium Battery Tech
Key Details Vanair, owned by Lincoln Electric, is bringing its EPEQ electrified power platform to Class 8 trucks with flexible solar panels, 12-volt lithium batteries, and fast-charging solutions. Th...
Mitchell 1 Speeds Up Tech Repairs With Unit Number Search Feature
Key Details Mitchell 1 has launched Unit Number Search within its TruckSeries platform, allowing fleet technicians to access repair information using internal asset tags instead of VINs. The feature ...
Phillips Connect Upgrades Smart Trailer Platform with New Safety and Cargo Features
Key Details Phillips Connect announced major enhancements to its Smart Trailer platform at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting. The updates expand data capture across cargo monito...
Maintenance Costs Dip Slightly, but Digital Tools Help Fleets Combat Long-Term Rise
Key Details Repair expenses fell 1.3% in Q4 2025 according to Decisiv and TMC benchmark data, with labor costs dropping 2.6% and parts costs down 0.4%. This marks a relief after a steep 3.8% increase...
Accuride's New ProShield XGT Coating Fights Corrosion, Cuts Maintenance
Key Details Accuride introduced ProShield XGT, a patent-pending aluminum wheel coating, at the Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting. The new surface technology uses a metal conversion ...
Valvoline and Cummins Hit 100K Mile Oil Change Milestone for X15
Key Details Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution Gen2 has earned the first OEM-approved heavy-duty oil drain interval reaching 100,000 miles for Cummins X15 engines. This represents a 25,000-mile exte...
Peterson Genesis LEDs Solve Industry's Failure Definition Problem
Key Details Peterson Manufacturing unveiled its Genesis fail-safe lighting system at the Technology & Maintenance Council's annual meeting in Nashville. The new truck and trailer lights address a...
PC-12 Diesel Oil Spec Gets Final Approval: 2027 Launch Date Confirmed
Key Details The industry is moving full speed ahead on PC-12, the next heavy-duty diesel engine oil category set to launch January 1, 2027. All ASTM and API ballots have passed, clearing the way for ...
Apply Now: All-Expenses-Paid HDTX Fleet Manager Event in Scottsdale
Key Details Heavy Duty Trucking is accepting applications for the 2026 Heavy Duty Trucking Exchange (HDTX), an exclusive Sept. 23-25 event in Scottsdale, Arizona. Only 50 fleet managers will be selec...
Mack Expands Protect Safety System to MD Series Medium-Duty Trucks
Key Details Mack Trucks has brought its proprietary Mack Protect collision mitigation platform to the MD Series, marking the first time the advanced safety technology is available on medium-duty vehi...
DAT One's iPhone Widget Puts Top-Paying Loads on Your Home Screen
Key Details DAT Freight & Analytics has launched a new iPhone widget that displays the highest-paying freight opportunities directly on your home screen. The DAT One iOS widget automatically refr...
Rising Maintenance Costs Make Truck Replacement Delays Financially Risky
Why It Matters Fleet operators who extended truck replacement cycles during recent supply disruptions are now facing unexpected financial consequences. What seemed like a prudent capital preservation...
Optimal Dynamics Scale AI Platform Helps Carriers Select Strategic Freight
Optimal Dynamics has launched Scale, a new AI-powered platform designed to help trucking carriers make smarter freight selection decisions. Rather than simply finding loads, Scale analyzes your entire...
Flatbed Rates Rise While Van and Reefer Markets Cool in Early March
Key Details DAT Freight & Analytics reported shifting market conditions during the week of March 1-7. Flatbed loads jumped 4% on the DAT One marketplace, with spot rates climbing to $2.70 per mil...
Navigating 2026: What Regulatory Changes Mean for Your Fleet
Key Details Transportation attorney Brandon Wiseman, President of TruckSafe Consulting, recently joined the HDT Talks Trucking podcast to discuss the evolving regulatory landscape facing trucking fle...
Real-World Data Reveals Multiple Powertrain Paths for Heavy-Duty Fleets
Key Details NACFE's Run on Less - Messy Middle project is collecting millions of real-world data points to guide the trucking industry through its transition from diesel to zero-emission vehicles. Th...
Mack CommandView Cuts Blind Spots on Granite Vocational Trucks in 2027
Key Details Mack Trucks unveiled CommandView, an integrated safety and productivity system for its Granite vocational truck line at ConExpo 2026 in Las Vegas. The system will be available for order b...
Federal Judge Upholds NYC Congestion Pricing, Truck Tolls Remain
Key Details A federal judge ruled March 3 that New York City's congestion pricing program can continue, rejecting the Trump administration's attempt to shut it down. U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Lima...
Fontaine Launches Access365 Portal for Live Truck Modification Tracking
Key Details Fontaine Modification has rolled out Access365, a new customer portal giving fleet managers real-time visibility into truck modifications across all nine U.S. facilities. The platform tra...
Pell Grants Expand to Shorter CDL and Diesel Tech Programs
Key Details The Department of Labor is expanding Pell Grant eligibility to shorter workforce training programs, opening new financial aid pathways for truck driver and diesel technician students. Und...
Trucking Conditions Index Surges to 4-Year Peak on Strong Rates and Capacity
Key Details FTR's Trucking Conditions Index climbed to 9.3 in January, up sharply from 4.85 in December and marking the strongest reading since February 2022. The surge reflects robust freight rates,...
Middle East Unrest Drives Diesel Spike, Crushing Already-Thin Fleet Margins
Key Details Mike Kucharski, vice president of JKC Trucking, warns that fuel costs are climbing rapidly due to Middle East conflict, with diesel jumping as much as 90 cents to over $1 per gallon in so...
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