OEM Trucking

California is offering its latest set of incentives to sell ZEV trucks.

Volvo launches new VNR as U.S. fleet hits 7-year average age amid record diesel prices. Delivers 7.5% better fuel efficiency and standard safety features.

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

A parts dispute between Stellantis and ZF Chassis Modules has idled a Mexico assembly plant and threatened disrupting a facility in Windsor, Ontario.

AXN Automotive Systems’ Louisville plant manufactures axles and suspensions for heavy-duty truck and trailer OEMs across North America.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Volvo Trucks North America unveiled a series of announcements at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) annual meeting in Nashville. The company detailed a $2 billion product investment program, a milestone fleet order for 400 trucks and new technology aimed at redefining truck-trailer connectivity. The announcements come as Volvo […]

Urban and regional fleets have long wrestled with a brutal trade-off: sacrifice payload for maneuverability, or give up range to haul more cargo. Add in an electric battery pack, and the math becomes trickier. Harbinger is betting its new HC Series Cab can end that compromise. The California-based manufacturer unveiled the medium-duty low-cab-forward work truck […]

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.

The future of driverless trucking lies through not software but on how to produce them at scale. That’s according to newly released research by Telemetry, a communications and research firm heavily invested in the space. FreightWaves spoke with Sam Abuelsamid, Telemetry’s vice president of market research and David Liu, CEO and co-founder of PlusAI about […]

Volvo Trucks North America has launched serial production of its 90% redesigned VNR regional-haul tractor at the New River Valley plant in Dublin, Va. Initial deliveries go to Tennessee homebuilder Clayton

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

Detroit has unveiled its Gen 6 heavy-duty engines for 2027. The updated DD13, DD15 and DD16 models meet the EPA’s stricter emissions standards while offering better fuel economy in Freightliner and Western Star trucks.

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

Testing by Center for Pet Safety confirms secure options for drivers’ animal companions, amid estimates of hundreds of thousands of pets on U.S. roads daily.

PACCAR subsidiaries target delivery, vocational fleets with zero-emission 536EV, T280E and more

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

Lawmakers have introduced a bill to require the EPA to suspend automatic truck engine shutdowns in cold weather to prevent vehicle stranding.

Partnership will use PlusAI’s SuperDrive technology, NVIDIA Drive AGX Hyperion platform on a factory built International truck

Federal judge halts CARB’s Clean Truck Partnership, impacting OEM compliance.

The California Air Resources Board has pulled back the core of the Advanced Clean Fleets rule.

Volvo Trucks has made integrated side curtain airbags standard on all new North American models. This move accompanies a ground-up redesign of the VNL and VNR platforms for better fuel efficiency, comfort and protection.

The U.S. government has filed its response to California’s claim that Congress was legally out of line when it yanked waivers from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that permitted various transportation-related emission policies in that state, as the two parties head toward an October 30 court hearing. Last week’s filing by attorneys for the Environment […]

Volvo Trucks North America has launched Load Finder, a free load board that aggregates freight from over 40 sources to help carriers minimize deadhead miles. Integrated with Volvo Connect, it’s the first such offering from an original equipment manufacturer.

International and PlusAI launch autonomous truck trials on Texas’ I-35 corridor, aiming for full driverless operations by 2027 with Traton’s support.

The battle over California’s environmental regulations that impact trucking continued right through the end of August.

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

A long list of legal actions over the California-related Clean Truck Partnership just got the federal government into the fray.

The inevitable lawsuit has been filed by engine manufacturers against California over the Clean Truck Partnership.

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.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Aeva Technologies announced a collaboration to develop Level 2+ active safety solutions for trucks using Aeva’s 4D LiDAR technology.

Volvo Trucks North America tested its all-new Volvo VNL on a 3,000-mile road trip from Colorado to Alaska, enduring minus 40 F temperatures in Fairbanks. The extreme cold-weather program validates performance, reliability and comfort through real-world scenarios.

Daimler Truck AG is pivoting to Europe for zero-emission vehicle growth under its “Stronger 2030” strategy, citing favorable regulations and incentives over U.S. uncertainties. Mercedes-Benz Trucks aims for 25,000 ZEV unit sales by 2030

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.

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

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck have officially launched Coretura, a joint venture dedicated to developing a standardized software-defined vehicle platform for commercial vehicles.

California’s lawsuit over Congressional attempt to end the state’s ZEV waivers targets questions of the action’s legality.

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

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.

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.

Kenworth recently announced a major update to its electric vehicle lineup at ACT Expo in Anaheim, California.

Truck Tech went on location to dive into one of the largest events focused on advanced technology in the commercial vehicle industry.

Samsara report examines causes and impacts of distracted driving Technology and telematics provider Samsara released a report on Tuesday that looked at what causes distracted driving and solutions for it. The report included over 1,500 commercial driver respondents. A major theme was that distracted driving is widespread, with text messaging and social media usage as […]

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.”

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

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

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

With his legacy assured, Daimler Truck Chair and CEO Martin Daum will retire as CEO on Sept. 30, making way for Karin Rådström.

Trimble customers who gathered in Las Vegas got the big news that Platform Science is acquiring Trimble’s telematics business.

Proficient Auto Logistics, the auto hauler that went public in May, has made its first acquisition since its IPO.

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

A key port in New Jersey is adopting propane as a preferred fuel for the vehicles that move around its property.

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

EV startup Harbinger grabbed $400 million in vehicle orders and announced a $73 million Series A funding round.

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.

The potential energy and environmental gains from autonomous trucking are laid out in a new white paper from Aurora Innovation.

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.

Autonomous trucking regulation is already a state-by-state issue. In California, it may become a community-by-community matter.

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

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.

Cummins Inc.’s environmental citizenship record didn’t shield it from the U.S. attorney general’s criticism when it agreed to pay a record fine.

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

Sweden’s Volvo Group reported strong Q4 results but pointed to normalizing demand, code for lower sales already visible in slackening orders.

Humble leadership at Paccar forgoes a victory lap its as profit streak reaches 85 years with regular dividends paid out since 1941.

Volvo Trucks North America revealed a 90% new VNL over-the-road truck that promises up to 10% better fuel efficiency.

Truck maker Paccar Inc. reached 85 consecutive years of posting net income with record sales and profits in the fourth quarter.

Daimler Truck managed a 1% gain in global sales in 2023, less than expected as supply chain issues still haunted the leading OEM.

Daimler Truck named Eva Scherer as chief financial officer to succeed Jochen Goetz, who died from a reaction to a wasp sting in August.

Hydrogen was a big topic through the mobility and transportation space at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Kenworth Truck Co. has a new general manager while Kevin Baney has been promoted to an SVP role at parent company Paccar.

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

A small victory in court over a new California rule doesn’t slow another part of the state’s march toward zero-emission refrigerated trucks … but not trailers.

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

Striking United Auto Workers will vote again next week on a Mack Trucks offer it earlier rejected after the company declined more sweeteners.

Daimler Truck reported lower deliveries in Q3, a contrast to its major competitors who reported higher sales but warned of a coming slowdown.

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

Electric trucks are expensive, so Mack Trucks figures avoiders might go for a monthly subscription fee and pay by the mile.

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.

Consistent with its rivals, Traton sees orders slowing but strong deliveries across its brands including Navistar.