Hino LE Series Debuts With Accelera e-Axle, 260 kW Peak Power
Hino's new Class 6/7 battery-electric truck uses Accelera's 14Xe Gen 4.5 integrated e-axle with a two-speed automatic transmission. Horizon Motor showed a…
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Trailer Orders Jump 126% in April, But Prior-Year Comp Was Weak
April 2026 net orders hit 19,400 units, more than doubling year-over-year, though ACT Research notes the comparison base was depressed.
Great Dane to Exit Company-Owned Dealership Network
The trailer OEM will sell all 19 locations, shifting to independent dealer model.
Class 8 Sales Drop 11.8% in April as Fleets Hold Off on Orders
Retail sales fell below prior-year levels as buyers wait for sustained freight recovery before committing to new equipment.
Medium-Duty Truck Sales Drop 18.5% in April to 15,293 Units
Classes 4-7 retail sales fell year-over-year as fleets delayed replacement cycles and OEMs worked through order backlogs.
Trailer Orders Jump in April Despite Typical Seasonal Dip
ACT Research reports April net orders rose instead of falling, marking a delayed order cycle that started in December rather than the usual September-October…
How Much More Are Truck Parts Costing After the November Tariff?
The Section 232 tariff on imported truck parts took effect November 1, 2025. Injectors, turbos, transmissions, and DPF assemblies are now 20% to 30% more…
Can carriers still get International build slots before EPA 2027?
International's David Hillman discusses mid-2026 prebuy capacity and the S13 integrated powertrain ahead of the EPA 2027 emissions deadline.
Peterbilt Freedom 250 Model 589: What the Special Edition Costs
Peterbilt's commemorative 589 adds patriotic paint, leather seats, and dashboard badge. Available through year-end, but no pricing disclosed yet.
Why Diagnostic Carts Beat AI When Shops Chase Uptime
Predictive maintenance platforms promise early fault detection, but technicians still lose hours hunting for multimeters and test leads. Noregon and fleet…
Waabi VNL Autonomous Surfaces at ACT Expo With Distinct Sensor Config
Volvo Autonomous Solutions fields two production-ready VNL Autonomous variants: Aurora's public-facing model and Waabi's less-publicized hardware configuration.
Fontaine Fusion flatbed recall: do not use trailers, company warns
Hydrogen embrittlement from galvanizing process may crack main beams under load; structural failure risk prompts immediate grounding order.