What the 2027 prebuy premium will cost fleets per truck
Fleet Advantage warns operators to budget for elevated pricing as OEMs phase in EPA 2027 NOx hardware ahead of the regulatory deadline.
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What fuel savings do the 2026 Cascadia and VNL actually deliver?
Daimler and Volvo claim the latest Cascadia and VNL models cut fuel costs through aerodynamics and powertrain updates, but the real-world delta depends on spec…
Private Fleets Double Down on Telematics to Justify Truck Ownership
Fleet managers at manufacturing and retail companies use fuel and route analytics to prove in-house trucking beats contract carriers, NACFE director says after…
Humble Robotics: Cabless Class 8 EV Cuts Regional Haul Costs Most
Battery-electric autonomous tractors without cabs offer the lowest per-mile cost for short-haul freight, according to Humble Robotics CEO.
Why TCO Math for Alternative Powertrains Must Be Fleet-Specific
NACFE report says national averages mislead, electricity rates, routes, and infrastructure costs vary too much for universal TCO formulas.
International Motors Extends Service Intervals on 2027 Diesel Engines
International's engineering director says 2027 diesel models will run longer between scheduled maintenance stops, cutting downtime and shop visits for fleets.
When Will Autonomous Trucks Scale Beyond Pilot Routes?
Driverless trucks are moving from test lanes to commercial launches, but hardware cost, sensor serviceability, and route constraints still gate wider…
Which Routes Make Natural Gas Trucks Pencil Out in 2026
Dedicated lanes, drayage, and intermodal runs are the sweet spot for CNG and LNG powertrains, ACT Expo panelists say predictable mileage and fixed fueling…
Natural gas and battery-electric trucks gain ground as federal ZEV push stalls
Cummins X15N reports 71% cost savings over diesel in first full year; medium-duty BEV registrations up 21% despite policy rollback.
OEMs Split R&D Between Diesel Updates and Zero-Emission Platforms
Truck makers are funding both 2027-compliant diesel engines and battery-electric production lines as emission rules tighten and fleet adoption remains uneven.
Tesla Targets 'Many Thousands' of Semi Deliveries in 2026
Automaker pushes low-cost charging infrastructure to carriers as production ramps at Nevada plant.
ACT Expo 2026: Clean Truck Fleets Shift to TCO as Subsidies Dry Up
Fleet managers at ACT Expo 2026 said zero-emission truck orders now hinge on business-case math, not grant funding, as federal and state clean-vehicle…