American Truck Dealers Fly-In Brings 100 Reps to Capitol June 22-23
ATD's annual legislative event targets three policy issues affecting dealer operations and truck sales.
Hank Rivers
Equipment, OEM & Electric Vehicles
Hank Rivers covers truck hardware, tractors, trailers, engines, drivetrains, emissions aftertreatment, battery-electric and hydrogen trucks, charging infrastructure, telematics hardware, ADAS, tires, APUs, recalls, and the maintenance economics that decide what a fleet actually spends per mile. Former fleet manager. He treats OEM press releases like used-truck listings until proven otherwise.
Bendix selects Aeva 4D LiDAR for Class 8 collision mitigation
Aeva's 4D LiDAR and perception software will integrate into Bendix Fusion ADAS platform across major Class 8 OEMs, targeting mass production of first…
Wabash Adds Transport Trailer Sales to Canada Dealer Network
Trailer maker expands coverage in Greater Toronto and Eastern Canada through new independent dealer partnership.
Mack Unveils Pioneer Tractor and Redesigned Anthem for Highway Fleets
Mack Trucks announced a two-model OTR strategy at its Experience Center, adding the new Pioneer alongside a refreshed Anthem for long-haul operations.
Bendix and Aeva Partner to Build Lidar-Based Active Safety System for Class 8
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and Aeva will co-develop an active safety system combining Aeva's frequency-modulated continuous-wave lidar with Bendix's…
Netradyne Intelligence AI agents now auto-coach drivers, file incidents
Netradyne's new AI agents handle coaching sessions, incident records, and driver recognition without manager input. Safety teams get execution, not just alerts.
Volvo VNL Autonomous Trucks Enter Commercial Service on Dallas-Houston Lane
AVI-SPL is running Aurora Driver-powered VNLs on time-sensitive electronics freight. Volvo Autonomous Solutions provides the vehicle, virtual driver,…
Carrier Assure CEO Releases 54-Page Vetting Standard After Montgomery
Cassandra Gaines published The CAVRA Standard as a free industry framework for broker carrier selection. The guide goes beyond authority and insurance checks…
Mexico Truck Exports Climb to 12,000 Units in May After Slow Start
Freightliner led production with 9,348 units in May, up 14% year over year, while International fell 20%. U.S. took 92% of exports through May.
J.B. Hunt Says Dedicated Fleets Will Gain From Supreme Court Ruling
Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II decision expected to shift more freight into dedicated contract carriage, according to J.B. Hunt executive.
Class 8 Retail Sales Drop Year Over Year Despite May Uptick
New heavy-duty truck sales improved month-to-month in May 2026 but remain below prior-year levels as fleets hold back orders.
Mack and Volvo Issue Do-Not-Drive Recall for Wheel-Off Risk
Owners of 2026-2027 Mack Anthem, Granite, Pinnacle, Pioneer and Volvo VAH, VN, VHD, VNL, VNR units told not to operate trucks until remedy is performed.