Trailer Orders Climb as Fleets Exit Deferred-Replacement Cycle
Carriers that skipped normal replacement schedules during the freight recession are starting to order again, reviving trailer demand in late 2026.
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Kässbohrer modular low-bed floor wins IAA award, Krone AI trailer health takes future prize
Kässbohrer's K.MFS lets operators swap floor sections per load. Krone's TrAIler Health consolidates telematics into a single status score instead of raw data…
Fontaine Force all-aluminum flatbed targets payload, serviceability
New platform adds aluminum weight savings without specialized repair parts, Fontaine says. Expands lineup alongside Revolution, Infinity models.
Hankook Tire wins International's top supplier award for quality, delivery
Tennessee-built Smart AH37 and DH37 tires cited for consistent performance, communication, and adaptability in OEM partnership.
Digital color tools cut fleet truck repaint time by 15%
PPG's spectrophotometer and cloud platform eliminate test-panel cycles in collision shops, speeding fleet livery repairs.
Michelin regional tire cuts rolling resistance 9%, targets 1M-mile casing
New tread compound and reinforced bead aim to survive high-torque starts and stop-and-go cycles in pickup-and-delivery work.
DTNA Recalls 2,404 Cascadias and 49X Trucks for Wrong Modulator Valve
Dealers installed incorrect brake modulator valves during earlier recall repairs. Normal service braking still works, but ABS may fail if corrosion sets in.
Mexican Heavy-Duty Truck Exports to U.S. Jump 117% in August
Freightliner and International drove the surge, shipping 13,950 Mexico-built Class 8 units north as USMCA review and tariff uncertainty loom over the…
Volvo completes rollout of unattended software updates across North America
Drivers can start updates during breaks and leave the truck while software installs, eliminating service-center visits for routine programming.
Why 4-year-old used trucks now cost $10,000 more than the old rule
The 2021 production crash erased the supply of clean off-lease equipment. Fleets competing for scarce inventory are paying premiums that break the old $40,000…
EPA 2027 engine compliance adds $8,000 to $12,000 per Class 8 truck
OEMs split on strategy as some offer noncompliance-penalty engines to dodge upfront cost, while at least one will sell only fully compliant powertrains.
PlusAI Going Public to Fund 2027 SuperDrive Launch, Sells AI Tools Now
The autonomous-truck developer is monetizing its HyperFoundry simulation platform today while its Level 4 SuperDrive system moves toward commercial deployment…