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Diesel Engines
Why Ammonia Engines Haven't Taken the Lead Yet
Although there is an incentive to improve the ammonia engine and fuel capabilities and to create a better ammonia engine option, it has not been easy. Ammonia still has a way to go before it can be widely used in engines.
February 28, 2025
Although ammonia has not been fully nailed down as a fuel just yet, there is ongoing testing and research occurring to find out whether ammonia should be one of the top alternative fuels out there.
Trucks & Transportation
Construction Fleet Factors: Today's Vocational Trucks
Experts at Daimler's Freightliner, Western Star and Detroit brands take us inside some of its latest vocational trucks and the features contributing to production and efficiency on the jobsite.
February 24, 2025
The Freightliner 114SD Ox Bodies Dump features a Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission and includes several key Detroit Assurance safety features.
Truck Parts & Components
The Future of Work Trucks: Anticipating Trends and Innovations at WTW 2025
NTEA – The Work Truck Association
With the high number of exhibits, sessions, and categories at the show, Work Truck Week has something to offer for everyone, catering to an assortment of trends and a seemingly endless list of innovations.
February 21, 2025
Attendees can expect to see a myriad of commercial trucks and up-and-coming technology. The show will feature not only complete vehicles but also all of the various parts that bring together trucks.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Waabi and Volvo Partner to Create Autonomous Transportation Solutions
The two companies have laid the groundwork for the integration of the Waabi Driver into the Volvo VNL Autonomous and are preparing for testing in 2025.
February 8, 2025
The partnership combines Waabi’s generative AI with Volvo’s automation and safety design to unleash autonomous trucking.
Trucks & Transportation
Take a Spin in High-Tech Vehicles at Work Truck Week 2025 Ride & Drive
NTEA – The Work Truck Association
Ride & Drive is a quick and easy way to get up to speed on the latest tech for commercial vehicles.
February 7, 2025
Attendees can explore 21 vehicles spanning Classes 2–8, including all-electric vans, trucks, and chassis, as well as internal combustion vehicles.
Diesel Engines
How the California Emission Laws Affect Diesel Vehicles
With harsher rules in place, California has been able to address issues that the federal rules were not likely to tackle. California has since been very influential in many areas of the country.
January 31, 2025
California has played the role of a kind of experimental state. The rest of the country watches to see what happens as California continues to invoke strict regulations.
Fleet News
Class 8 Truck Orders End 2024 on High Note
FTR reported Class 8 truck orders were up more than 20% YoY in December as orders finished 2024 with momentum through the holiday season.
January 8, 2025
FTR reported Class 8 net orders in December were down 7% compared to November, but it was up 23% compared to the same period in 2023.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Goodyear Seeking Highway Heroes
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Since 1983, Goodyear has been recognizing commercial truck drivers who go above and beyond their regular duties to keep our highways safe.
November 15, 2024
Goodyear Highway Hero Award
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Understanding How Hidden Fees Plague the Transportation Fleet Industry
Fleet Advantage
The problem is that for many businesses, the prices we see in plain sight are rarely the prices we end up paying – whether that’s at a restaurant, or for a truck lease.
November 4, 2024
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Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Volvo Trucks Begins Series Production of Volvo VNL
Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo Trucks North America has officially started series production of the all-new Volvo VNL — a reimagined Class 8 truck.
October 18, 2024
Volvo Trucks North America has officially commenced commercial production of the all-new Volvo VNL at the 2.3-million-square-foot New River Valley assembly plant, located in Virginia.
Heavy Trucks: Class 7 & 8
Mack Trucks Re-Ups Commitment to Safety, Veterans
Mack Trucks Inc.
Mack Trucks announced continued support of highway safety and veterans through renewed sponsorships of two American Trucking Associations (ATA) programs for 2025: Share the Road and Workforce Heroes.
October 16, 2024
Mack Trucks announced continued support for programs that benefit truck drivers and veterans.
Labor & Workforce Development
Reed Named Prez, CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis
Daimler Truck North America
Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) has appointed T.J. Reed to the position of president and CEO of Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp (FCCC) and Thomas Built Buses (TBB), effective Sept. 9.
September 9, 2024
T.J. Reed.
Construction Technology
The Spectacle of Caterpillar Construction Technology Days
Caterpillar - Cat
From the labor shortage to productivity to remote operation and reduced emissions, technology leads the way in solving challenges on jobsites.
July 12, 2024
The triumphant drivers and tech team after the spectacular demo.
Safety Equipment - Other
Freightliner Adds Backup Alerts to Plus Series Trucks
Freightliner Trucks - Daimler Truck North America
Available as a factory-installed safety option, the passive system includes a 7-inch integrated touchscreen display, backup camera, and reverse proximity sensor to meet the needs of hard-working drivers across a multitude of applications.
May 7, 2024
The Backup Alert System includes a touchscreen display, backup camera and a reverse proximity sensor.
Diesel Engines
Mack Trucks Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil as Fuel
Mack Trucks Inc.
HVO is produced from lipid sources, such as waste vegetable oils and tallow, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
April 29, 2024
HVO can be used interchangeably with petroleum diesel.
Sustainability
100 Heavy Duty EV Charging Stations, From LA to Vegas, Now Open
Daimler Truck North America
Greenlane announced its first commercial EV charging corridor with more than 100 chargers, modern amenities designed to increase the comfort of drivers, resilience for high uptime and ultimately moving freight more efficiently.
March 27, 2024
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Fleet Maintenance
The New Age of Mobile Fuel & Service
LDJ Manufacturing, DBA Thunder Creek Equipment
The field fueling and service landscape has evolved to a place where contractors should feel empowered to control more of the sourcing and distribution of critical daily fluids and service needs.
February 29, 2024
Both the trailer-mounted designs and the work truck upfits allow for the transport of bulk diesel and other daily fluids without requiring the driver to have a HAZMAT endorsement on their license and may also not require a CDL (depending on the combination of truck and trailer).
Business
Truck Industry Heads to Work Truck Week
NTEA – The Work Truck Association
New technology, emission regulations, and the ride and drive are all highlights this year.
February 27, 2024
The 2023 exhibit hall.
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