Detroit Opens Orders for EPA 2027 Engines
Engine maker accepts orders for 2027-compliant heavy-duty diesels as EPA proposal to delay warranty and useful-life mandates nears finalization.
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Carrier Transicold Launches Engineless Vector 8200 TRU for Dock Storage
First multi-temp unit from Carrier that runs on shore power alone, no diesel engine. Four evaporator configs cool one to three trailer compartments.
Google Maps launches truck routing that knows bridge heights and weight limits
Large Vehicle Routing is now available to developers as an API, not a free app. Fleet software vendors can build it into their products.
Used Tractor Prices Up 6% in Q2 as Ryder Forecasts Double-Digit Jump
Ryder reports used tractor pricing climbed 6% year-over-year in Q2 2026, with trucks up 3%. The lessor expects double-digit gains in 2027 as tight inventory…
Mexican Heavy-Duty Truck Production Jumps 52% in July
Mexico built 14,675 trucks and buses in July 2026, up from 9,668 a year earlier, as OEMs ramp production for cross-border and nearshoring demand.
Daimler Trucks to Open Largest U.S. Plant in 2029, Closes Portland
DTNA will shutter its 79-year-old Portland facility in October, cutting 400 jobs, while planning a new truck plant it says will be its largest U.S.…
Cummins Raises HD Truck Forecast on Replacement Demand
Engine maker cites freight market rebound as driver of replacement cycle, lifts North American heavy-duty truck guidance for 2026.
Used Class 8 Sales Rise in June as Tight Inventory Lifts Prices
ACT Research reports June sales climbed as low inventory and improving freight conditions pushed buyers into the used market.
Class 8 Orders Jump in July but 2026 Build Slots Are Full
Year-over-year orders rose sharply, yet OEMs report production backlogs through year-end and EPA rule uncertainty complicates 2027 planning.
Paccar Recalls 2,027 Model-Year 2027 Trucks for Oil-Contaminated PDC Boards
Oil leak during supplier's soldering process contaminated printed circuit boards in power distribution centers. Dealers will inspect serial numbers and replace…
Great Dane Freedom Ultra Flatbed Targets Weight-Sensitive Hauls
New open-deck trailer offers configurable bulkhead, coil, and securement packages for building materials, steel, and machinery loads.
What the 2025 Peterbilt 589 changes from the driver's seat
Ingrid Brown of Blackjack Express walks through the digital dash, smart wheel controls, and daily-use differences in her custom 589.