Trucking Equipment

Data from Shell’s Starship 3.0 at the U.S. Eco-marathon illustrates efficiency gains from natural gas powertrains and aerodynamics in Class 8 trucks

California has begun to push warehouses to get in line with its rules on transport refrigerated units.

If a truck driver wants to save a few bucks by running some of its miles without diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), it’s now going to be possible for that to occur without the prospect of regulatory  “enforcement” provided by a DEF sensor slowing down the vehicle.  But what are the other consequences if that money-saving […]

Strong freight fundamentals, tighter capacity and replacement demand are driving a rebound in heavy-duty truck orders.

EPA changes its diesel exhaust fluid sensor policy.

NACFE’s Run on Less report highlights diesel at 11.5 mpg and a Tesla Semi running 460-mile days. Mixed fleets are the practical near-term solution; battery-electric is trucking’s long-term winner.

The Fullbay State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report 2026 shows 68% revenue growth since 2023 amid a deepening structural technician shortage. With 54% of shops understaffed and culture outranking pay for retention, fleets face long-term challenges.

Retail DEF prices have managed to stay steady since the start of the Iran war; will it continue?

Clarios introduced Battery Manager Pro at TMC 2026 — a predictive Battery-as-a-Service that provides more than $500 in annual savings per truck and reduces roadside battery issues.

Mexico’s manufacturers of trucks, tractor-trailers and buses reported sharp year-over-year declines in production, exports and sales in February.

A wide swath of new products for all phases of trucking was rolled out at the recent TCA meeting.

Strong February truck orders suggest fleets are ramping up capital spending as freight volumes, rates and regulatory clarity improve.

Wabash’s cargo assurance solution replaces traditional seals with a digital system that logs every access event. The TrailerHawk.AI platform provides real-time alerts and verification on any trailer brand.

Dragonfly Energy used the TCA annual meeting to boost its lithium-based batteries for sleeper cabs.

Truck dealer and service provider Velocity Vehicles has seen its debt rating slashed in recent months.

Data from ACT Research and FTR shows improved January truck orders, though underlying freight demand remains fragile.

The three-part series of the Trucking Alliance’s safety agenda wraps up with discussion of English, ELDs and insurance.

Part 2 of the Trucking Alliance’s safety agenda for 2026 and beyond.

In the first of a three-part series, the Trucking Alliance spells out its safety goals for this year and the future.

ACT Research data shows used truck sales and prices rebounded at the end of 2025.

DAT’s purchase of Convoy’s tech stack has its first big partner: AscendTMS.

North American Class 8 truck orders surged in December as fleets released pent-up demand, FTR Transportation Intelligence says.

REPOWR has released data revealing trends in the market for short-term van rentals.

A “how-to” guide on the use of cameras in trucks was on the agenda at Trimble’s Insight meeting.

Two suppliers of truck parts to the aftermarket are combining into one firm.

Ritchie Bros. say more carrier exits are needed to rebalance the trucking market.

For the second time this year, Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the debt rating of trailer manufacturer Wabash National. The latest move takes the company’s corporate family rating (CFR) to B2 from B1. Other changes implemented by Moody’s Wednesday were to take Wabash’s probability of default rating to B2-PD from B1-PD, and to cut its […]

First look at Ryder’s earnings shows minor revenue growth but improved profitability.

The nuclear verdict against trailer maker Wabash National has been settled out of court  In a recent filing with the SEC, Wabash (NYSE: WNC) said it had settled the Missouri case that when the verdict first came down last year left the trailer manufacturer looking at a judgement of more than $460 million. That initial […]

New legislation in the Senate would vacate sentences for truck mechanics convicted of tampering with emissions controls and strip EPA’s authority over vehicle pollution rules.

The two fleet maintenance arms of Cox Automotive are being put together under one banner.

Hexagon Agility secures major order for CNG fuel systems for Trayecto’s trucks, boosting clean transportation in Latin America.

California Clean Truck Check rule is being challenged by the EPA.

Of all the negative financial news in the second quarter, there may have been no worse performance than truck sales.

What’s going to happen to the Clean Truck Partnership is a battle that’s spilling out into the open.

The sequential numbers at TFI in the second quarter were taken as positive by the investment community.

Used vehicle prices have always played a significant role at profitability for Ryder System as well as providing guidance on where the broader market stands. The company’s second quarter earnings report was no different. With Ryder (NYSE: R) taking a conservative outlook in making its outlook for the remainder of the year–its forecast is earnings […]

Ryder’s profits were higher in the second quarter, but revenue growth was slow.

Oregon isn’t enforcing its copycat Advanced Clean Trucks rule, but it just tied itself closer to what California is doing.

A panel at a WEX forum sees EV technology as moving ahead rapidly despite the loss of U.S. government support.

President Trump is expected to sign legislation that extends business-friendly provisions included in the 2017 tax cuts.

The Western States Trucking Association has taken steps against the Clean Truck Partnership.

Relay Payments has extended its reach into maintenance with three new partnerships.

Legislation signed by President Trump impacting California’s clean truck rules immediately brought a lawsuit from the state.

An intermodal chassis designed by Stoughton Trailers is the first to meet IIHS’s high standard for underride crash protection.

Truck parts supplier FleetPride saw its debt rating cut by Moody’s.

The death of the Advanced Clean Fleets rule in California dealt a blow to zero-emission vehicles in drayage, but Long Beach remains committed.

The two leading ratings agencies have cut their ratings on trailer builder Wabash National.

Kansas-based Kalmar Ottawa recently announced the Kalmar Ottawa AutoTT, an autonomous terminal tractor designed to operate in distribution centers, container terminals and industrial yards.

Equipment manufacturer Wabash saw its already-falling stock decline more after it released earnings on Wednesday.

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.