Trucking Equipment

S&P Global is making a multistep deal with Orbcomm, taking a stake in it and buying a maritime offering.

Investors liked the earnings report from Ryder, even though its gains over the 12 months were limited.

Mack Trucks went big to introduce its new long-haul truck, the Pioneer, launching it in New York City.

Recent data from ACT Research’s March For-Hire Trucking Index showed fleet purchasing intentions at 35% compared to a historical average of 56% for February.

Trailer builder Wabash National won a massive reduction in punitive damages stemming from a lawsuit over a deadly crash but lost on other requests in a Missouri courtroom.

A former head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, now executive director of the Clean Freight Coalition, recapped some key trucking-related environmental battles in Washington.

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.

Moody’s has affirmed its debt rating for Penske Truck Leasing, a key supplier of trucking rentals.

An EPA action initiating the process of revoking three California emissions waivers faces legal hurdles.

Ryder System’s outlook doesn’t see a lot of gains from a stronger freight market, so it is looking to more structural changes.

Ryder System’s fourth-quarter used vehicle sales were flat from the third quarter but down from a year ago.

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.

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.

Autonomous truck maker Aurora Innovation Inc. is suing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after the agency denied its request for a five-year exemption from the placement of roadside warning devices in favor of cab-mounted warning beacons.

The impact of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule extends far beyond the Golden State’s borders, as recent developments show.

Daimler North America is not selling internal combustion engine trucks in Oregon over a dispute the state believes was settled.

Trucks that use renewable natural gas make up 10% of Paper Transport’s fleet, and the truckload carrier anticipates greater adoption of RNG.

MyMechanic’s newly appointed president, James Lovecamp, recently spoke with FreightWaves on persistent issues in maintenance and repair.

The choice between public and private fueling sites depends on a fleet’s size, location and usage patterns, allowing for a tailored solution to meet specific operational needs.

Washington state truck drivers paid up to $4,500 per truck to evade EPA pollution regulations. 

Wabash National, feeling the impact of lower trailer orders, gets a negative outlook at S&P.

On a recent episode of Truck Tech, Alan Adler interviewed Eric Bippus, executive vice president of sales and systems development at Hexagon Agility, to outline key considerations and benefits of implementing renewable natural gas into your fleet.

DHL is signing up for hydrogen trucks to be used in Illinois.

Ryder has been pushing to rely less on vehicle leasing, and it’s getting there. 

Learn insights from an MHC dealer and Kenworth OEM on why heavy-duty fleets should consider RNG a priority in their decarbonization strategy.

The fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia is not dramatically different from the current model but it brings some driver-friendly changes.

Motive has announced a first-of-its-kind service that expedites the emergency response of first responders to drivers of commercial vehicles involved in wrecks.

On a recent episode of Truck Tech, Alan Adler was joined by Shawn Hricko, Jamestown Engine Plant manager for Cummins, and Puneet Jhawar, former general manager of alternate fuels at Cummins, to discuss the nuts and bolts of the X15N natural gas engine.

Data released by CVSA on International Roadcheck supports earlier numbers that suggest plenty of drivers stayed home.

On a recent episode of Truck Tech, Alan Adler interviewed industry leaders featuring insights from Cummins, Kenworth and Hexagon Agility spearheading the transition to renewable natural gas (RNG) for heavy-duty fleets.

Moody’s reduced truck parts retailer FleetPride’s outlook to negative.

Nikola Corp. announced that it has hired ousted Forward Air CEO Tom Schmitt to lead its commercial efforts.

A name change to drop the word diesel from its title may have been the politically correct move. But diesel is not going anywhere.

Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions, known primarily for its toll management services, is acquiring weigh station bypass company Drivewyze and signals that more acquisitions are ahead.

Two key reporting agencies saw a slowdown in truck orders last month.

One solution to improve roadside safety for commercial trucks is easily visible flashing lights mounted at the top of the cab.

Ryder System said Monday it will acquire mobile maintenance and repair services provider Pit Stop Fleet Service.

Spencer Ware, co-founder and CEO of Repowr, and Patrick Visintainer, co-founder and COO of Repowr, join Jeremy Reymer to talk about asset underutilization and its impact on the freight industry.

Orders for new Class 8 trucks rose significantly in May, according to two research firms.

A tight employee market has led Love’s to cut some overnight services, but it’s also offering a new training benefit for workers.

The monthly J.D. Power used truck report reflects a still-weakening market.

The U.S. is experiencing a powerful solar storm, with the potential to cause serious GPS problems. With the trucking industry’s reliance on technology, the impact to the industry could be significant.

FleetPulse has spun off from trailer OEM Great Dane and hired industry executives to lead the independent company.

New Class 8 truck orders in April up from a year ago, down from March.

While trailer parking outside the ports of LA and Long Beach is likely to be more constrained soon than it already is, carriers will look for cost-friendly and secure areas.

A possible strike by Daimler North America workers was averted at the last minute late Friday with a four-year deal.

Glen Stewart, director of strategic programs at Wabash, discusses the company’s Trailers-as-a-service (TaaS) offering, which is designed to help increase asset uptime.

Major fleets find that high-quality aftermarket grille guards can protect trucks from some of the most common front-end threats, including road hazards, stationary objects and animal strikes.

A federal appeals court backed the authority of the EPA to grant environmental waivers to California, with possible ramifications for trucking.

Class 8 new truck orders were down in March, but the research firms that track them did not see it as significant.

Commercial vehicle auction volume in February held steady, but prices fell, according to J.D. Power Valuation Services. Yellow’s liquidation is expected to affect March prices significantly.

The precise rules granting tax breaks to hydrogen to fuel trucks are still to be announced, and that has some people at CERAWeek concerned.

The Volkswagen diesel scandal settlement is providing more money to buy zero-emission drayage trucks and other vehicles in California.

The latest figures from ACT and FTR show a new truck build market that remains solid but that slowed from a month earlier.

Ryder has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on equipment leasing. Its progress could be seen in its earnings.

Small and large trucking companies will see benefits restored if the Senate advances a new tax package.

$2 billion in fines and expenses from emissions-rigging slammed Cummins’ Q4 profit in a year of record revenues and cash generation.

Paccar is recalling 11,053 medium-duty trucks because an improperly seated mirror glass lock ring may allow glass to fall out.

Ree Automotive’s Class 5 delivery van is the first to eliminate mechanical linkages for steering, braking and driving.

Cummins Inc. will spend $580 million to upgrade a North Carolina plant to make fuel-agnostic small engines.

The overcapacity of on-highway trucks would look worse without underlying support from Mexico and strong vocational demand.

A rule on warehouse emissions that the California Trucking Association viewed as like a zero-emission vehicle mandate has been upheld in court.

New Class 8 truck deliveries have fallen for four consecutive months even as vocational equipment sales rise.

A lawsuit challenging the waiver granted by the EPA to California for its Advanced Clean Trucks rule will be delayed.

Trailer orders are returning to pre-2020 normal rates, even with a 38% month-over-month decline in November.

Knowing when trailer maintenance is needed goes a long way toward preventing equipment breakdowns.

Class 8 truck orders hit a 14-month high in November, surpassing 40,000 bookings amid a mired freight market.

The evidence is far from overwhelming, but the worst of the price depreciation for used trucks may be over.

J.B. Hunt and BNSF Railway are heralding a new era in freight transport with an intermodal partnership called Quantum. With it, they hope to add enough value to win market share from truckload freight.

Specialty trailer equipment got a boost in October as overall orders rose, but dry and refrigerated vans didn’t keep pace.

Mack Trucks took a hard line against the UAW, which voted to ratify a contract the union had overwhelmingly rejected in October.

Workhorse Group made progress toward scaling its electric truck business, but being shut out of California incentives dented revenue.

Uber Freight has more than 100 shipper companies lined up to run autonomous freight, but the capacity just doesn’t exist yet.

Sweden’s Volvo Group was selected as the winning bidder for the battery and charging assets of bankrupt Proterra Inc.

Hyliion Holdings is throwing in the towel on its Hypertruck ERX natural gas-electric powertrain to focus on generator technology.

Daimler Truck North America awards Hexagon Purus the work of electrifying its Freightliner eM2 vocational medium-duty trucks.

Fleets waited two years for back-ordered Class 8 trucks. Now largely met, demand has shifted to replacement needs.

Natural gas has long been a bit player in a diesel-driven engine world. That may change with Cummins’ beefier 15-liter offering.

A threat to Mack Trucks’ primary business exists as long as brinksmanship with the striking UAW continues.

Rush Enterprises experienced softer Class 8 aftermarket revenue at its dealership network, but it had other business to replace it in Q3.

Wabash’s reorganization is continuing to pay off as service revenue rises as trailer sales fall amid improved profits.

Ryder System Inc. is acquiring contract manufacturing and packing company Impact Fulfillment Services in a deal involving operations in 15 states.

The California Trucking Association has filed suit in federal court, seeking to block implementation of the California Advanced Clean Fleets rule.

After a week of striking by 3,900 workers in three states, bargainers at Mack Trucks and the UAW will resume talks Thursday.

With 2024 orderboards open, Class 8 truck orders hit their highest level of the year in September and suggest fleet optimism.

Class 8 truck orders crossed a seasonally adjusted 20,000 units in August for the fourth consecutive month.

Mack Trucks filed a recall for 27,418 heavy-duty trucks because their turn signal visibility does not comply with a federal safety standard.

The typical Class 8 truck gets less than 7 miles per gallon on the highway. How does a driver average more than 10 mpg?

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Ignition switch corrosion leading to stalling and failure to start prompts a recall by Japanese truck maker Isuzu.

A Dana Inc. supplier used non-conforming rolled metal tubes in two lots of drive shafts, leading to Daimler Truck and Navistar recalls.

Hino Motors trucks have been recalled because of inaccurate readings on how much fuel remains in 70- and 90-gallon tanks.

Nikola is recalling about 209 Class 8 battery electric trucks following 2 battery fires, but the trucks can stay in service pending a fix.

Using an asset-light model, JHT delivers new trucks to dealerships and customers.

Class 8 truck orders rose in July, but they are still in the summer doldrums and trail replacement demand.

J.B. Hunt Transport is helping Nikola reduce its inventory of battery-electric trucks and adding to the order bank for fuel cell models.

Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 63,095 vehicles because the windshield wiper motor may fail, limiting visibility in rainy conditions.