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California's $1B EV Truck Rebate Program Launches June 26 with Up to $120K Incentives
Key Details The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is launching the Clean Fuel Reward program on June 26, offering point-of-sale rebates up to $120,000 for electric commercial trucks. More than $1...
Fleet Safety Tech Stack: How K&B Transportation Reduces Crash Risk
Key Details K&B Transportation is deploying a comprehensive suite of safety technologies to minimize crashes and protect drivers. The fleet utilizes camera systems, speed management tools, cell p...
Fleet Safety Tech Trends: AI and Cameras Shape 2026 Compliance
Key Details Transportation attorney Brandon Wiseman, President of TruckSafe Consulting, recently discussed major regulatory shifts affecting trucking fleets on the HDT Talks Trucking podcast. Wiseman...
Mack MP13 Engine Hits 540 HP, 3% Better Fuel Economy for 2027 EPA Standards
Key Details Mack Trucks revealed its EPA 2027-compliant MP13 diesel engine at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas, delivering up to 540 horsepower and 1,950 lb.-ft. of torque. The new...
AI Adoption Surges in Fleets, But Data Quality Crisis Holds Back Real Gains
Key Details Generative AI adoption among private fleets has exploded to 87.1%, according to new Fleet Advantage research presented at the National Private Truck Council's 2026 Annual Conference. The ...
Maverick Boosts Driver Pay Through 2026 with $.04/Mile Increase
Key Details Maverick Transportation is rolling out significant pay raises effective May 31, 2026, across flatbed over-the-road and dedicated divisions. Starting student flatbed drivers will earn $.59...
Kodiak, Roehl Transport Launch Regular Autonomous Freight Route in Texas
Key Details Kodiak AI and Roehl Transport have begun autonomous freight operations between Dallas and Houston, with four round-trips per week starting in April. The partnership represents a significa...
Mack Upgrades PartsASIST Platform with Speed and Smarter Navigation
Key Details Mack Trucks has completely redesigned its PartsASIST online parts-ordering platform to streamline how fleets and dealers find and purchase aftermarket components. The overhaul introduces ...
Self-Driving Trucks Dominate ACT Expo 2026 Show Floor
Key Details The Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2026 in Las Vegas showcased more autonomous trucks than ever before in a single venue. Major manufacturers and technology companies displayed their ...
Volvo D13 Engine Crushes 2027 Emissions While Boosting Power and MPG
Key Details Volvo Trucks North America unveiled its next-generation D13 engine designed to meet EPA 2027 nitrogen oxide limits across all 50 states and Canada. The new engine reduces NOx by over 80% ...
New vs. Old Trucks: $12K Annual Savings Per Vehicle at Higher Diesel Prices
Key Details Fleet Advantage's latest Truck Life Cycle Data Index shows upgrading from 2022 to 2028 Class 8 trucks can save fleets up to $12,845 per vehicle in first-year operating costs. For a 100-tr...
April 2026 Trucking Industry: Strong Orders and Economic Gains
Key Details April delivered substantial positive momentum for North American trucking, with strong Class 8 truck orders and bullish forecasts from major manufacturers. Volvo Trucks executives express...
Tesla Semi Economics Stand Alone Without EV Incentives, Says Priestley
Key Details Tesla Semi engineering director Dan Priestley told attendees at ACT Expo in Las Vegas that the company's electric truck proves its value through total cost of ownership alone, even in reg...
Mack ImpactShield Windshield Cuts Downtime with Corning Fusion5 Glass Technology
Key Details Mack Trucks is rolling out ImpactShield, the first Class 8 windshield using Corning Fusion5 Glass technology. This one-piece bonded curved design comes standard on the all-new Mack Granit...
Nussbaum Extends Trailer Life 50% With Phillips Connect Smart Platform
Key Details Nussbaum Transportation has leveraged Phillips Connect's Smart Trailer platform for seven years to extend trailer lifespan from 10 to 15 years. The Hudson, Illinois-based carrier operates...
11 Policy Solutions to Accelerate Electric Truck Charging Deployment
Key Details The Electrification Coalition released a comprehensive report identifying major barriers slowing electric truck charging infrastructure deployment and proposing 11 solutions to accelerate...
Aurora and Volvo Launch End-to-End Autonomous Route in Texas-Oklahoma Corridor
Key Details Aurora Innovation and Volvo Autonomous Solutions have launched a new 200-mile autonomous freight route connecting Dallas and Oklahoma City. The operation runs five days weekly under super...
Illinois Driver Indicted for $22K Ohio Turnpike Toll Evasion
Key Details An Illinois truck driver has been indicted in northwest Ohio for evading nearly $22,000 in tolls on the Ohio Turnpike over a two-year period. Moath Musamih, 39, of Orland Park, Illinois, ...
Ex-Cop Leads K&B Fleet Safety Push with AI Cameras and Smart Speed Control
Key Details Lance Evans, a former commercial vehicle enforcement officer, now directs safety at K&B Transportation. He's implementing cutting-edge technology to reduce accidents and improve drive...
Critical Support Vehicles: Service Trucks, Hooklifts Power Disaster Recovery
Key Details When disaster strikes, the heavy equipment doing visible cleanup work gets attention, but support vehicles are equally critical to recovery success. Service trucks, hooklifts, and fuel/lu...
Pre-Disaster Equipment Planning Keeps Fleets Moving When Crisis Hits
Key Details When disaster strikes, equipment availability becomes critical within hours. Trailers positioned far from affected areas or already committed to loads create operational blind spots that ...
Electric Trucks Poised to Dominate Fleet Economics by 2035, NACFE Study Shows
Key Details The North American Council for Freight Efficiency's latest Run on Less report analyzed 73,000 miles of real-world data from 13 fleets and 14 trucks to assess total cost of ownership (TCO)...
Westport and Volvo Showcase 500-HP Natural Gas Engine with Diesel-Level Efficiency
Key Details Westport and Volvo's joint venture Cespira is debuting a high-pressure CNG fuel system at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas this May. The system pairs compressed natural...
Alternative Fuels: Your Fleet's Shield Against Diesel Price Swings
Key Details Diesel-only fleets face constant exposure to volatile fuel markets. Price fluctuations can devastate profit margins, especially during supply disruptions or geopolitical tensions. Smart o...
Protect Your Fleet: AI Deepfakes and Autonomous System Risks Explained
Key Details Artificial intelligence is transforming trucking through routing optimization, predictive maintenance, and load matching. However, rapid AI adoption is outpacing security governance, crea...
Hirschbach to Operate 500 Aurora Autonomous Trucks Starting 2027
Key Details Hirschbach Motor Lines and Aurora Innovation signed a non-binding agreement to deploy 500 Aurora Driver-equipped trucks, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. The companies anticipat...
Bosch, Kodiak Hit Production Milestones With Integrated Autonomous Hardware
Key Details Bosch and Kodiak AI are moving from partnership announcements to hands-on engineering work, with Bosch now delivering critical camera systems for integration into Kodiak's autonomous truc...
International Launches My International Platform to Unify Fleet Operations
Key Details International Motors has introduced My International, a connected digital ecosystem that consolidates telematics, maintenance workflows, and dealer communication into a single platform. A...
Storm-Ready Operations: How Fleets Win the First 48 Hours
When severe weather strikes, the first two days determine whether your fleet survives intact or faces operational chaos. Preparation isn't optional - it's the difference between protecting your driver...
Winter Chain-Reaction Crashes: How Drivers Trigger Multi-Vehicle Pileups
Key Details Winter pileups aren't single crashes but chain reactions involving 20-25 separate collisions stacked together. One driver brakes unexpectedly, the next hits harder, and physics takes over...
Motus Registration System Launches: Fleet Prep Guide for 2024
FMCSA is rolling out Motus, a long-overdue modernization of federal motor carrier registration that consolidates legacy systems into one secure portal. This represents the most significant change to c...
REO Motor Cars: How Ransom Olds Shaped Modern Trucking
Key Details Ransom Eli Olds was an automotive pioneer who often gets overshadowed by Henry Ford in history books. However, many automotive historians credit Olds with innovations that were ahead of h...
Western Star Expands 2026 Star Nation Event to Celebrate Driver Skills
Why It Matters Western Star is tackling the industry's driver shortage by elevating the profession itself. The OEM recognizes that professional truck operators perform complex, high-skill work that o...
Maximize Fuel Economy: Don't Overlook Wheel End Maintenance
Key Details Wheel ends are frequently overlooked in fuel efficiency strategies, yet they significantly impact your MPG and operating costs. According to Stemco product manager Joshua Kucera, bearing ...
Q1 Cargo Theft Down but Organized Crime Tactics Shift to Impersonation
Key Details CargoNet reported 767 supply chain crime events in Q1 2026, marking a 5.3% decrease from the prior year and 12.2% drop from Q4 2025. However, total losses remained flat at $131.58 million...
HDT Seeks Fleet Leaders for 2026 Innovators Award - Deadline May 15
Key Details Heavy Duty Trucking is now accepting nominations for its prestigious Truck Fleet Innovators 2026 award program. The submission deadline is May 15, and winning leaders will be recognized a...
Volvo VNR Safety Features: What Drivers Need to Know
Key Details Volvo has equipped the all-new VNR with cutting-edge safety technology designed to protect drivers and reduce accidents on the road. The manufacturer packed this latest model with advance...
Freightliner's Detroit Assurance Gets Intersection and Turn Safety Upgrades
Key Details Freightliner is rolling out enhanced safety features for its Detroit Assurance suite, launching with 2027 Cascadia models. The Active Brake Assist 6 (ABA6) system now includes Cross Traff...
Criminals Plant Fake Drivers at Real Carriers to Steal Cargo
Key Details Cargo theft rings have developed a sophisticated new tactic called the "Trojan Driver Scam" that infiltrates legitimate, fully vetted trucking carriers by planting operatives as...
Volvo VNR Redesign Balances Maneuverability With Driver Comfort for Regional Routes
Key Details Volvo has unveiled a completely redesigned VNR regional-haul truck that shares platform architecture with the VNL flagship model. The new VNR brings advanced safety systems, modern techno...
Truck Tonnage Surges to 4-Year High in Year-Over-Year Growth
Key Details The American Trucking Associations reported a 3% year-over-year increase in March truck tonnage, marking the strongest annual gain since October 2022. The seasonally adjusted For-Hire Tru...
Ohio Turnpike Sends 315 Carriers to Collections Over $5.2M in Unpaid Tolls
Key Details The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission has referred 315 trucking carriers from 26 states to collections for owing a combined $5.2 million in unpaid tolls dating back to April 202...
Trailer Orders Surge in March, but Fleets Still Prioritize Trucks
Key Details U.S. trailer orders jumped 36% month-over-month in March to 18,045 units, defying seasonal trends that typically see a 20% dip from February. Production also climbed 15% to 17,501 units. ...
Top 3 Women-Friendly Truck Stops Named by ATA and Trucker Path
Key Details The American Trucking Associations' Women in Motion Council and Trucker Path have identified three truck stops that meet all seven safety-focused criteria and earn top ratings from female...
Humble's Cabless Electric Hauler Takes Aim at Yard and Port Operations
Key Details Humble, a San Francisco-based autonomous vehicle startup, has emerged from stealth mode with $24 million in seed funding. The company is taking a unique approach to autonomous trucking by...
ATRI Sets 2026 Research Agenda: Driver Coaching, Beyond Compliance, Weather Impact
Key Details The American Transportation Research Institute has unveiled its 2026 research priorities, focusing on critical issues facing trucking operations. The agenda includes examining driver coac...
Questar's AI Goes Beyond Predictions with Smart Repair Recommendations
Why It Matters Fleets spend roughly $26,000 per vehicle annually on maintenance, repairs, and unplanned downtime. Questar's updated Total Fleet Health platform now helps reduce those costs by over 20...
Range Energy eTrailer Passes Rigorous Winter Tests, Ready for Fleet Rollout
Key Details Range Energy has successfully completed winter testing of its production-ready eTrailer system at Michigan's Smithers Winter Proving Ground. The testing validated performance across tract...
Fleet Maintenance Fundamentals: Why Now Is the Time to Replace Aging Trucks
Key Details Fleet Advantage's Brian Antonellis emphasizes that trucking fleets should focus on what they can control during uncertain market conditions. With diesel prices volatile and production cap...
Truckstop.com Expands Heavy Haul Tools with Wize Load Acquisition
Key Details Truckstop.com has acquired Wize Load, a rate-intelligence platform for heavy-haul freight, to strengthen its specialized cargo offerings. The company is doubling down on technology design...
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