Commercial Truck Manufacturers Coverage
In terms of the trucking industry, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) refers to parts made by the same company that makes the vehicle (as opposed to aftermarket parts, which are produced by different companies and designed to be compatible with as many vehicles as possible). While OEM products may cost more than aftermarket upfront, the price reflects the quality.
The biggest commercial truck manufacturer in the world is Daimler AG (better known as Daimler Chrysler), which produces the brands Mercedes-Benz, Western Star, Freightliner, Sterling Trucks, and Fuso, among others. Other leading commercial truck manufacturers include Volkswagen Group (which produces MAN, Scania and Volkswagen Commercial-Vehicles), Volvo Group (which produces Volvo, Renault, Mack, Eicher, and UD Trucks), and Dongfeng Motor, China’s largest automaker.
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An agreement California has reached with Nebraska and 15 other states is another nail in the coffin of the Golden State’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule.
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Truck Tech went on location to dive into one of the largest events focused on advanced technology in the commercial vehicle industry.
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Mack Trucks went big to introduce its new long-haul truck, the Pioneer, launching it in New York City.
A potential truck buying surge in anticipation of stricter emissions rules has been canceled.
Kalmar Ottawa, a pioneer in terminal tractor manufacturing, announced on Tuesday the launch of its OT2 EV Electric Terminal Tractor.
An EPA action initiating the process of revoking three California emissions waivers faces legal hurdles.
Kodiak Robotics and Atlas Energy Solutions announced that Atlas completed the delivery of 100 loads of proppant with two RoboTruck equipped with Kodiak Driver, Kodiak’s self-driving system.
Virginia-based Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, is entering 2025 with a revamped growth strategy focused on building out an autonomous hub in Texas while expanding its software footprint in Michigan.
Amazon has announced its largest-ever order of electric heavy goods vehicles, acquiring over 200 eActros 600 vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
California’s trucking industry is starting to try to figure out what the world looks like with the Advanced Clean Fleets rule dead.
Daimler Truck North America has lifted its ban on sales of new internal combustion engine trucks in Oregon over a dispute about the Advanced Clean Trucks rule that several states have adopted following California’s lead.
The impact of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule extends far beyond the Golden State’s borders, as recent developments show.
The FMCSA denied Waymo and Aurora’s roadside warning exemption, citing lack of data proving adequate safety of cab-mounted beacons.
Daimler North America is not selling internal combustion engine trucks in Oregon over a dispute the state believes was settled.
Jack Cooper has lost its contract to haul vehicles for Ford Motor Co.
California has received a waiver that allows tighter rules on diesel emissions; will it have a short shelf life?
The ability of California to receive a waiver for tougher environmental rules will be taken up by the Supreme Court.
At FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival, trucking-focused attorney Matthew Leffler said the $100 million-plus Werner case is “the most important case facing the trucking industry now.”
