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.

General Apr 25, 2026

Heavy Duty Trucking Opens 2026 Fleet Innovators Nominations

Annual award recognizes fleet managers and shop supervisors who deploy new equipment, maintenance strategies, or operational practices: winners profiled in…

Truck trailer being loaded at warehouse dock with security fencing in background

General Apr 25, 2026

Cargo Theft Falls in Q1 as Criminals Buy Trucking Companies Outright

CargoNet reports organized groups are purchasing legitimate motor carriers to bypass anti-fraud controls and operate under valid USDOT authority.