Preliminary Class 8 truck orders for April down from March but still far ahead of 2020
While April orders of Class 8 trucks showed a decline from March, the preliminary figures are still well ahead of April 2020, according to analysts
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Overhaul launches TruckShield risk-management tech to help carriers build safer drivers
AUSTIN, Texas — Overhaul, an intelligence-driven, real-time supply chain visibility and risk-management technology provider, May 4 announced the launch of TruckShield, an industry-first, risk-management technology
Strike update: Volvo Trucks North America, UAW reach tentative agreement
DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America announced this morning that the company and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative agreement on
Grote Industries experts share tips to help drivers prep for CVSA’s International Roadcheck
MADISON, Ind. — The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck, scheduled for May 4-6, is fast approaching. This year’s focus is on vehicle lighting
‘World’s Largest Truckstop’ now offers EV charging stations
WALCOTT, Iowa — The Iowa 80 Truckstop, known as the World’s Largest Truckstop, has installed two ChargePoint electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The installation, positioned
MHC Kenworth-South Atlanta moves to new facility off I-75 in McDonough
McDONOUGH, Ga. — Murphy-Hoffman Co. (MHC) has relocated its full-service Kenworth dealership in McDonough to a new facility off Interstate 75. According to a company statement, the
Nikola, TA-Petro plan to open nation’s first hydrogen fueling stations for heavy-duty trucks
PHOENIX — Nikola Corp.’s energy division and TravelCenters of America (TA) have agreed to collaborate on the installation of hydrogen fueling stations for heavy-duty trucks
Kansas City Freightliner sold to Penske Automotive and Premier Truck Group
IRVINE, Calif. — Performance Brokerage Services, a commercial truck and car dealership broker, announces the sale of Kansas City Freightliner in Kansas and Missouri from
First-of-its-kind ‘Electric Island’ charging station for heavy-duty trucks now open in Portland, Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — “Electric Island,” the first-of-its-kind heavy-duty electric truck-charging site, is now officially open in Portland, Oregon. The project is a joint venture between
Love’s, Cargill team up to produce, market high-performance renewable diesel fuel
HASTINGS, Neb. — The Love’s Family of Companies, Cargill and their affiliates have entered into a unique 50/50 joint venture to produce and market renewable
(Almost) as good as it gets: ACT reports Class 8 orders nearing ‘best ever’ status
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to ACT Research’s (ACT) latest State of the Industry: North American Classes 5-8 Report, net Class 8 orders booked during the
SuperTruck 3: DOE announces $162 million in funding to decarbonize vehicles
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) April 15 unveiled two funding opportunities totaling more than $162 million to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions
NHTSA issues recall on more than 1,400 International trucks, 566 Mack trucks
WASHINGTON — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Navistar are recalling more than 1,400 International trucks in two separate recalls. According to NHTSA
ACT study projects sales of commercial electric trucks to pass 300,000 mark by 2040
COLUMBUS, Ind. — According to a study released April 20 by ACT Research, sales of commercial electric vehicles (CEVs), specifically Classes 4-8 trucks, is expected
Shell Lubricants’ Starship 2.0 will hit the highway in May to demonstrate fuel-efficient tech
HOUSTON — In May, Shell Lubricants will launch Starship 2.0, a hyper-fuel efficient tractor-trailer, to demonstrate how Class 8 truck sector energy usage can be
Workers at Volvo’s truck manufacturing plant in Virginia on strike
DUBLIN, Va. — Nearly 3,000 workers at a Volvo truck plant in southwest Virginia have gone on strike. The decision by the local of the
Nikola, RIG360 partner to provide service network for electric Class 8 trucks
PHOENIX — Nikola, a designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and energy infrastructure solutions, in early April announced
MVTS reports ‘significant’ fuel savings after testing FlowBelow aerodynamic products
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Mesilla Valley Transportation Solutions (MVTS) recently tested FlowBelow tractor and trailer wheel covers and the Tractor AeroKit and reported that each of
Embark launches partner development program to bring autonomous driver tech to market
SAN FRANCISCO — Embark, a developer of autonomous technology for the trucking industry, has launched a partner development program with motor carriers Werner Enterprises, Mesilla Valley
Love’s Truck Care, Speedco offering half-price DOT inspections, free tire checks to help drivers prep for International Roadcheck
OKLAHOMA CITY — From April 26 through May 6, professional drivers can receive free TirePass inspections and half-price Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections at more