Trucks

International debuts refreshed medium duty truck line

When it debuted in 2018, the Class 6/7 truck – which replaced the DuraStar – missed out on many of the aerodynamic refinements found on its Project Horizon-inspired siblings like the LT and RH series.

September 23, 2021

International MV Series truck

Western Star debuts new, lighter X-Series model

The 47X is the younger and lighter sibling in Western Star's X-Series family, joining the 49X.

September 23, 2021

Western Star 47X and 49X

TCA asks members to contact reps over Biden vax mandate

The logistics of vaccinating professional truck drivers in an irregular operating environment is a concern.

September 17, 2021

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Truck orders jump ahead of expected 'huge' demand next year

The increase in orders came as OEMs began taking more orders for 2022 but manufacturers remain cautious about fully booking as price negotiations continue with numerous fleets.

September 6, 2021

robotic assembly

International rolls out new electric medium duty model

Available in 217-inch, 236-inch, 254-inch and 272-inch wheelbase, the eMV's battery electric motor provides peak power of over 335 horsepower or 250 kilowatts.

August 31, 2021

International eMV

Got a cool-looking fleet? Let's see it.

If you’re proud of your fleet’s vehicle graphics, show them off in this annual contest.

August 26, 2021

Video: Train vs. truck could have been much worse

We've seen plenty of truck vs. train drama but nothing quite like this. Divine intervention, dumb luck or both may have played a role in sparing everyone involved from injury save for the viewer who watches the frustrating scene unfold.

August 25, 2021

A truck driver in Columbus Grove, Ohio was very fortunate to drive away unharmed after his rig was struck by a train.

Disc brakes as a driver retention tool

Can having better brakes retain and recruit more drivers? Experts say the confidence and comfort that air disc brakes inspire can win over more drivers.

August 11, 2021

Air disc brakes, like this Bendix ADB22X, can help lure drivers looking for safer and more comfortable rigs.

Cummins, Daimler Truck formally sign joint medium duty engine agreement

Cummins' Euro VII-complaint platform will be used globally, eventually replacing the Detroit DD8 and DD5 engines as available powerplants in North American trucks.

August 5, 2021

box truck unloading

Sales of NatGas trucks climb but infrastructure losing ground to electric

There's been an overall increase in electric charging stations, but a continuing decline of total natural gas stations.

August 3, 2021

electric charging station sign

Masks are back and more freight could be coming

Citing concern with COVID breakthrough cases, the CDC recommended indoor mask-wearing Tuesday regardless of vaccination status. Trucking experts say volumes should remain 'strong' amid surging cases and may even grow stronger.

July 28, 2021

Growing concern over COVID breakthrough cases led the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to recommend indoor mask-wearing today regardless of vaccination status. Trucking experts advise that freight volumes should remain strong and may even grow stronger amid a COVID resurgence.

Chip shortage, ecommerce driving leasing interest

Tight new truck inventories are driving more leasing business, but equipment could dry up fast amid "unprecedented demand."

July 20, 2021

penske truck driving on bridge

Volvo union ends strike with new labor deal

UAW Local 2069 members Wednesday narrowly ratified a new six-year labor deal, ending their strike just short of six weeks.

July 14, 2021

Volvo VNR assembly

Achates diesel earns CALSTART praise ahead of Walmart demo

Following roughly 17 years of R&D, a Peterbilt 579 has been equipped with a near-zero emissions, two-stroke diesel engine from Achates that the company says meets 2027 emissions and costs far less than competing four-strokers.

May 11, 2021

right side engine on truck

We got to test Peterbilt's new medium duty trucks

The updates to Peterbilt's medium duty line are straightforward and practical.

April 29, 2021

Peterbilt truck

Minneapolis protestors angered by delivery truck

A day cab driver found himself confronted by angry protestors while driving yesterday through downtown Minneapolis.

April 21, 2021

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Exhaust induction boosts MPG, reduces emissions and maintenance

Leonard's Express sees high fuel economy gains with SPIER System that cuts emissions and DPF maintenance with exhaust induction.

April 21, 2021

white semi truck parked getting fuel

Manufacturers call on Biden to fix chip shortage

Chip supplies for trucks, aftermarket parts, safety technologies and zero-emission powertrains are scarce and slowing production as demand for high-tech equipment grows. Eager to help, OEMs have offered fix-it strategies to the Biden administration.

April 14, 2021

To help bring an end to the global chip shortage, engine and vehicle manufacturers have asked the Biden administration to focus more on addressing their needs for semiconductors.

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is shown behind the wheel of his company's first factory-produced all-electric pickup, the R1T.

Rivian rolls out nation's first factory-produced all-electric, half-ton pickup

Auto history rolled out this week at Rivian's factory in Normal, Ill., where the company brought the nation's first all-electric half-ton pickup to market.

The F-150 Raptor EVolved shown here during a Ride-n-Drive event at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo this week in Long Beach, Calif.

800-hp electric Ford Raptor uses versatile transmission

Volvo Trucks Nfi Nacfe Run On Less Electric

First all-electric fleet and supporting service center becoming a reality for NFI Industries

Promaster van at a dock

Ram updates fuel economy, tech and safety on 2022 Promaster

Over 660K Chevy, Ram trucks recalled over defective air bag