Why Small Fleets Are Buying Used Trucks 600+ Miles From Home
Regional sourcing patterns are breaking down as smaller carriers travel farther to find late-model units ahead of 2027 EPA changes, and Northeast buyers are…
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Kodiak and Roehl Transport Launch Autonomous Freight Route in Texas
Wisconsin-based carrier partners with autonomous-truck developer for Dallas–Houston lane as Kodiak targets driverless operations by year-end.
Autonomous Truck Displays Hit Record Count at ACT Expo 2026
Las Vegas show floor featured more self-driving Class 8 units on display than any prior event, signaling hardware maturity and OEM confidence in commercial…
Volvo D13 Engine Cleared for 2027 EPA NOx Standard-What Changes
VTNA's updated D13 meets the 2027 nitrogen oxide rule. What the compliance package means for service intervals, aftertreatment, and shop tooling.
Cummins Lifts 2026 Outlook as Truck Orders and Spot Rates Climb in Q1
Engine maker's raised forecast signals carrier demand is firming: what improving order activity means for fleet expansion and rate momentum.
Hirschbach Orders 500 Aurora Autonomous Trucks Under DaaS Model
One of the largest public commitments to autonomous trucking to date: carrier owns tractors, subscribes to Aurora's self-driving system.
International Posts $180M Plant-Sale Charge in Third Straight Loss
Q1 2026 results include assembly-plant disposal costs and $19.9 million in severance as sales slump continues.
Bot Auto Completes First Driverless Commercial Haul in Texas
Autonomous truck technology firm runs longhaul freight shipment with no human in cab or remote operator: first fully autonomous commercial run on U.S. highways.
California Opens Heavy-Duty Autonomous Truck Permits Under New Rule
State adopts updated framework for self-driving commercial vehicles, clearing regulatory path for Class 8 AV testing and deployment on public roads.
Does the 2026 Volvo VNR Deliver Measurable Safety Gains Over Prior Gen?
Volvo showcased the redesigned VNR at its Virginia Customer Center, claiming it's the safest regional hauler the OEM has built. We look at what's new in the…