Which Routes Make Natural Gas Trucks Pencil Out in 2026
Dedicated lanes, drayage, and intermodal runs are the sweet spot for CNG and LNG powertrains, ACT Expo panelists say predictable mileage and fixed fueling…
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.
Chassis Provider CCM Adds General Counsel as Fleet Growth Continues
Consolidated Chassis Management hires Tara Pellicori as SVP and general counsel to support expansion across intermodal operations.
Class 8 Orders Jump 201% in April as Freight Rates Firm
New truck orders surged in April as carriers bet on tightening capacity and recovering freight demand: signaling confidence in the replacement cycle.
Hirschbach's 500-Truck Aurora AV Deal Targets Long-Haul, Not Driver Count
Iowa refrigerated carrier's 2027 autonomous deployment underscores industry shift from driver-shortage narrative to long-haul economics and retention problem.
Cummins, Daimler, Paccar Halt Mississippi Battery Plant Startup
Amplify Cell Technologies indefinitely delays 21-GWh factory equipment installation as OEMs cite weak Class 8 EV demand.
Mack MP13 Hits 540 HP for EPA 2027, 20% More Engine Brake
New 13-liter delivers 1,950 lb-ft torque, 3% fuel gain in Granite, 75% NOx cut via redesigned block and aftertreatment.
Volvo autonomous VNL adds Dallas–Oklahoma City lane, targets driverless ops
Volvo Autonomous Solutions opens third commercial route with safety driver still aboard: expects to remove driver within quarters, not years.
United Road Services Takes No. 1 Auto-Transport Spot, What Fleet Growth Means for Hauler Spec
FleetOwner's 2026 rankings show United Road overtaking TruckMovers, Horizon Transport jumping five spots, and Jack Cooper's closure reshaping the top 10.
Trump Administration Issues $35.5 Billion in Tariff Refunds to Importers
Refund payments now flowing to importers who filed claims, including fleets and parts suppliers hit by earlier tariff rounds on truck components.
Federal Appeals Court Pauses Ruling Against Trump 10% Tariffs
Temporary stay keeps global tariffs in place while appeal proceeds: truck chassis, axle, and parts importers remain liable for the 10% levy.
Natural gas and battery-electric trucks gain ground as federal ZEV push stalls
Cummins X15N reports 71% cost savings over diesel in first full year; medium-duty BEV registrations up 21% despite policy rollback.
OEMs Split R&D Between Diesel Updates and Zero-Emission Platforms
Truck makers are funding both 2027-compliant diesel engines and battery-electric production lines as emission rules tighten and fleet adoption remains uneven.