Shell Rotella Oils Shift to CL-4 and FB-4 for 2027 Engine Spec
New API categories support longer drain intervals and lower viscosity. Fleets should plan bulk-tank cleaning and technician training now.
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.
Alabama Trucking Association's Colson Takes ATA Presidency
Chris Colson, who led Alabama's trucking group through lawsuit reform and membership growth, steps into the national role after Chris Spear's departure.
Ontario Premier Warns U.S. Tariffs May Outlast Trump Term
Doug Ford says Canada must prepare for trade protectionism beyond 2028. What that means for cross-border truck parts and chassis supply.
Mexican Class 8 Production Slips in September but Still Beats 2025
Heavy-duty truck manufacturing in Mexico cooled month-on-month in September but remained well ahead of year-ago output, continuing a pattern of volatile…
Volvo VNL Autonomous Starts Revenue Hauls in Texas With Waabi Driver
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Waabi begin commercial LTL operations on Dallas-Houston route using AI-powered driver that transferred to VNL platform without…
FleetOwner spotlights 2026 oils and lubes in rolling product series
Publication plans multi-week feature on lubricants and engine oils available to fleets this year, with links added as coverage expands.
How modern tire retreading cuts cost per mile for small fleets
Automated buffing, laser-guided tread application, and precision curing have turned a labor-intensive craft into a manufacturing process that delivers…
Mexico Ships 76% of Vehicle Exports to U.S. as September Output Falls 15%
Cross-border automotive freight remains concentrated on U.S. routes despite sharp production decline. Light-truck assembly dominates 79% of Mexican output…
Kodiak launches autonomous Dallas-Laredo lane with Charger Logistics
Safety driver on board for now. Company targets driverless long-haul by year-end on separate Texas route.
Electronic braking systems arrive in U.S. fleets after 20-year lag
EBS cuts brake response time, adds predictive diagnostics, and supports ADAS, but fleets face technician training gaps, mixed tractor-trailer compatibility,…
AI Summit shows fleets where AI works in trucking, where it doesn't
Executive-level event brought fleet leaders and tech vendors together to separate operational AI tools from the hype.
Aurora targets 1,000 autonomous trucks by end of 2027, $200M revenue
CFO says company will hit positive gross margin next year and positive cash flow in 2028 as fleet grows from 200 units late this year.