Ryder Q1 Used Truck Sales Beat Forecast, Retail Pricing Holds Flat
Ryder moved more used trucks than expected in Q1 2026, with retail pricing stable quarter-over-quarter. CEO cites higher volume as driver of earnings beat.
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.
Cargo Theft Investigation, Where Control Is Lost in Modern Freight
Travelers investigator Ryan Kiefer explains how cargo theft has shifted from physical force to manipulated data and broken communication inside normal…
Werner Narrows Q1 Loss on Dedicated Growth, No Equipment News
Werner posted $808.6M revenue and turned adjusted earnings positive, but the release contained no truck orders, spec changes, or fleet equipment updates.
Which fuel-saving equipment actually moves the MPG needle in 2026?
NACFE's Yunsu Park breaks down the fuel-efficiency technologies fleets are adopting, and which ones deliver measurable savings versus those that just sound…
Humble Unveils Cabless Class 8 EV, No Driver Seat, No Steering Wheel
Autonomous startup claims first dock-to-dock freight automation without human intervention. Commercial viability and service network remain unproven.
Engine Parameter Tweaks Can Lift MPG 5–8% at Zero Hardware Cost
Fleets that have never optimized electronic engine parameters for fuel economy can see gains of 0.5 mpg or more-up to 8% improvement-by adjusting speed limits,…
Chinese EV and Parts Plants in Mexico, What It Means for Cross-Border Trailer Specs
Chinese manufacturers are setting up shop in Mexico to sidestep tariffs. The shift could change trailer equipment specs, border-crossing compliance hardware,…
Volvo VNR Redesign Sharpens Visibility and Maneuverability for Regional Haul
Flatter hood and tighter turning radius target urban delivery and frequent-stop routes: test drive confirms cabover-like sightlines.
Sam's Club 1-Hour Delivery Adds Spark Driver Volume, No Fleet Impact
Walmart's membership club now offers sub-60-minute delivery from 600 stores using crowdsourced Spark drivers in personal vehicles, not commercial fleets.
Humble Robotics Raises $24M for Cabless Container Hauler
San Francisco startup's battery-electric autonomous chassis targets dock-to-dock container moves with lidar, radar, and vision-language-action AI model.
Heavy-Haul Fleet Rankings Shift, What It Means for Spec'ing Specialized Equipment
FleetOwner's 2026 heavy-haul top 10 saw major movement as DSV jumped 307 spots and Barnhart entered the list. Fleet growth signals rising demand for…
Walmart Bond Sale, No Fleet Equipment or Maintenance Impact
Retailer raises $4.25 billion in corporate debt. The transaction has no connection to truck specs, recalls, or shop-floor costs.