Shell Rotella Launches Next-Gen Heavy-Duty Engine Oils
Shell Rotella announced an upgraded portfolio of heavy-duty engine oils in Houston designed for the upcoming API CL-4 and FB-4 specifications. The product announcement was paired with technical sessions on formulation, laboratory testing, and field inspections at the Shell Technology…
Diesel costs squeeze trucking ahead of peak shipping season
The trucking industry is facing intense fuel cost pressures ahead of the holiday shipping season, with national diesel prices surging 70.7% year over year to $6.18 a gallon, according to the Department of Energy. Driven largely by geopolitical pressures and…
FMCSA seeks emergency review of chameleon CDL schools
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking emergency approval for additional vetting after discovering that truck driver schools removed for fraud have reapplied with new identifying information and returned to the Training Provider Registry. Commercial driver license schools listed…
Take control of your fleet fuel costs
Fuel is one of the few costs that follows a truck everywhere, and every gallon affects a carrier's margin. Rising diesel prices and unmonitored pump activity can quickly squeeze profitability, especially when loads are priced weeks in advance. Waste often…
Hexagon Agility Showcases Longhaul Natural Gas Truck
Hexagon Agility displayed a CNG tractor boasting a 1,200-mile range at the American Trucking Associations' 2026 Management Conference and Exhibition (MCE) in Charlotte, N.C., held October 17-20. The Freightliner Cascadia sleeper tractor is powered by the Cummins X15N natural gas…
Stellantis to hire hundreds more engineers in Europe, U.S.
Stellantis NV Chief Engineering and Technology Officer Ned Curic plans to continue hiring more engineers as the automaker rolls out dozens of new models as part of its turnaround plan. Speaking in an interview on the sidelines of the Paris…
Shippers press carriers and brokers on safety
Shippers are intensifying their vetting of carriers and brokers in the wake of the Supreme Court's May 14 Montgomery ruling, according to Ferguson Enterprises executive Nick Palmucci. Speaking at the American Trucking Associations’ Management Conference & Exhibition in Charlotte, N.C.,…
From footage to fleet focus
When a driver gets into a collision, pulling the footage is usually the first move. However, that data often reveals a build-up of warning signs like hard braking, minor distraction events, and shrinking following distances over previous weeks. While exoneration…
The Future Is in Us: Goodyear’s Guide to Mondial de l’Auto Paris 2026
Goodyear is showcasing its tire technology and design partnerships at the Mondial de l'Auto Paris 2026, running from October 12-18 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Highlighting the integral role tires play in automotive design, Goodyear's Advanced Design Studio collaborates…
2026 Honda SCL500 Review: A Scrambler Time Machine
The 2026 Honda SCL500 is one of the easiest and most likable motorcycles you can buy for around seven grand, serving as a rolling history lesson on the scrambler genre. A scrambler is traditionally a street bike modified for dirt…