Waabi VNL Autonomous Surfaces at ACT Expo With Distinct Sensor Config
Volvo Autonomous Solutions fields two production-ready VNL Autonomous variants: Aurora's public-facing model and Waabi's less-publicized hardware configuration.
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.
Laredo Handles $34.3B in March Freight, What That Means for Cross-Border Fleets
Port Laredo processed more trade value than any U.S. gateway in March as Mexico remained the top trading partner, driving demand for cross-border equipment and…
Fontaine Fusion flatbed recall: do not use trailers, company warns
Hydrogen embrittlement from galvanizing process may crack main beams under load; structural failure risk prompts immediate grounding order.
Why TCO Math for Alternative Powertrains Must Be Fleet-Specific
NACFE report says national averages mislead, electricity rates, routes, and infrastructure costs vary too much for universal TCO formulas.
How Much Does Traffic Congestion Cost Your Fleet in Fuel and Labor?
A FleetOwner quiz highlights the billions trucking loses to traffic delays: testing whether fleet managers know the real fuel and efficiency hit.
International Motors Extends Service Intervals on 2027 Diesel Engines
International's engineering director says 2027 diesel models will run longer between scheduled maintenance stops, cutting downtime and shop visits for fleets.
Mojave Desert Recovery Nets $1 Million in Stolen Lego, Two Trailers
California sheriff deputies found two stolen trailers and a million dollars in Lego products abandoned in the Mojave Desert following a cargo theft report.
Mexican Heavy-Duty Production Climbs After 17-Month Slide
April 2026 marked the first month-over-month gain in Mexican Class 8 and bus output since late 2024, though year-to-date production remains down 22 percent.
Tariff Truce Talks Float $30 Billion Trade Board, Parts Pricing Still Unclear
Trade ambassador says U.S. and China discussed tariff cuts on $30 billion in noncritical goods, but no timeline or product list released yet.
Cargo Crime Hits $51M in April, What Fleets Face at Border Crossings
Customs and police seized drugs and counterfeit goods hidden in commercial trailers at Texas and California ports of entry. Organized theft rings targeted…
California Opens $1B EV Truck Rebate at Dealerships, How to Claim
California Clean Fuel Rewards program launches end of June with point-of-sale rebates on electric medium and heavy-duty trucks, funded by Low Carbon Fuel…
MicroVision Buys Luminar Assets for $33M, Targets Truck LiDAR Cost Cut
The Redmond sensor maker is applying automotive design-to-cost discipline to LiDAR after acquiring Luminar IP: aiming to make the tech pencil out for…