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White House tasked with recognizing 'essential importance of commercial vehicles'
One major truck manufacturer says the Biden administration needs to prioritize commercial vehicles.
October 11, 2021
A Volvo VNR Electric at Manhattan Beer Distributors in New York City. It takes more semiconductors to produce zero-emission trucks versus internal combustion .
Class 7-8
Over 100K Freightliner trucks recalled for steering issue
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling approximately 105,183 model year 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia tractors due to a potential issue in the steering system, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration documents.
September 29, 2021
Freightliner Cascadia
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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
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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
Class 7-8
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
vaccine record card
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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
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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
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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
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Class 7-8
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.
Class 7-8
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 brake technician
Class 3-6
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
Class 7-8
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
Class 7-8
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.
Class 7-8
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
Class 7-8
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
Class 7-8
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
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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
Class 7-8
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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