Trucking companies, travel centers, and industry groups are preparing to show their appreciation for professional drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW), which runs from September 13-19. Werner Enterprises, Pilot Co., Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, and Sheetz…
Mexican commercial vehicle production doubled year over year in August to 16,389 trucks and buses, driven by increased U.S. freight demand. Year-to-date output reached 101,940 vehicles, exceeding 2025’s pace for the first time. Freightliner, International, and Kenworth accounted for 96.7%…
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has unanimously approved legislation to reauthorize the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program through fiscal 2029 at $100 million annually. The program, which provides grants and rebates for diesel vehicle replacements, retrofits, and other…
When considering electrification, fleets often focus on the upfront cost of an electric truck, but this overlooks operating costs, incentives, and other factors that impact the vehicle’s overall economics. The true question is whether the higher upfront cost tells the…
North American Class 8 truck orders rose 31% annually in August to 16,800 units, according to ACT Research, but fell 25.5% from July due to normal seasonality. FTR Transportation Intelligence estimated 18,200 orders, up 42% annually and down 19% monthly.…
Market research firm Mobility Global has downgraded its U.S. Class 8 truck and tractor registration outlook for both 2026 and 2027, citing a sluggish first half of 2026 and lingering supply chain bottlenecks that threaten to throttle production scalability next…
Trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada imploded on August 21, 2026, after a last-minute dispute over reducing U.S. tariffs on Canadian medium- and heavy-duty vehicles derailed broader tariff-cutting efforts. The proposed agreement would have lowered sectoral tariffs on autos,…
U.S. medium-duty truck sales rose 4.8% year-over-year in July, driven entirely by a 39.4% surge in Class 6 demand, according to Omdia Automotive data. Total Classes 4–7 retail sales reached 18,023 units, up from 17,204 in July 2025, but down…
U.S. Class 8 heavy-duty truck retail sales rose 2.2% year-over-year in July to 19,254 units, marking a second straight monthly increase despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty. The growth comes as fleets and manufacturers navigate proposed EPA emissions revisions that could ease…
Every minute of downtime costs money, and fleet leaders face numerous challenges in keeping vehicles on the road. With technician shortages, increasing maintenance complexity, and mounting cost pressures, fleets must adopt flexible, data-driven maintenance strategies. Downtime is a significant concern,…