Western Star 47X and 49X draw 4,000 applicants to Oregon test event
Star Nation Experience 2026 in Madras let drivers test the 47X and 49X in oilfield, crane, and roll-off duty cycles. Event highlights sleeper comfort and…
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YMX yard AI cut grocery fleet by 36%, scaled to nine sites in six months
Autonomous Yard Operating System uses digital twin modeling and computer vision to right-size yard truck fleets. One top-five U.S. grocery distributor dropped…
How much does the EPA 2027 NOx rollback change truck TCO?
Fleet Advantage panel says EPA's softened NOx rule reduces pre-buy urgency but doesn't eliminate the TCO math on holding 2026 models longer.
What Blackjack Express Spec'd Into Its Custom Peterbilt 589
A veteran driver walks through the 605-hp Cummins X15, 18-speed transmission, APU, and sleeper choices behind a working refrigerated hauler.
Hankook's Tennessee Plant Cuts Lead Times for U.S. Fleets
Clarksville facility brings commercial tire production closer to regional and long-haul operators, reducing wait times and supporting application-specific…
Carrier Transicold Lets Fleets Retrofit New TRU Tech Into Aging Trailers
Fleet Refresh program drops latest X4 and Vector refrigeration units into older trailers, bundling Lynx telematics and BluEdge service without replacing the…
Progressive Ends Motive Dashcam Enrollments, Leaves Fleets Waiting
Insurer closed new sign-ups July 1 and promises a replacement telematics program with no timeline or hardware details yet.
How much fuel does a diesel APU save versus tractor idling?
Thermo King's third-generation TriPac diesel APU consumes 75% less fuel per hour than an idling Class 8 engine, cutting up to 2,500 gallons annually per truck.
Wabash recalls trailers for underride guards torqued below spec
Supplier failed to tighten bumper tube bolts to updated torque values after metal change, reducing rear-impact protection.
How K&B Transportation uses AI cameras to catch rolling stops and tailgating
Lance Evans, K&B's safety director, explains how AI-powered dashcams identify risky behaviors and what fleets still need human oversight to catch.
Bendix selects Aeva 4D LiDAR for Class 8 collision mitigation
Aeva's 4D LiDAR and perception software will integrate into Bendix Fusion ADAS platform across major Class 8 OEMs, targeting mass production of first…
Wabash Adds Transport Trailer Sales to Canada Dealer Network
Trailer maker expands coverage in Greater Toronto and Eastern Canada through new independent dealer partnership.