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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.

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.

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.

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 Association for the Work Truck Industry

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.

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.

The partnership combines Waabi’s generative AI with Volvo’s automation and safety design to unleash autonomous trucking.

Trucks & Accessories

Take a Spin in High-Tech Vehicles at Work Truck Week 2025 Ride & Drive

NTEA | The Association for the Work Truck Industry

Ride & Drive is a quick and easy way to get up to speed on the latest tech for commercial vehicles.

Attendees can explore 21 vehicles spanning Classes 2–8, including all-electric vans, trucks, and chassis, as well as internal combustion vehicles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

T.J. Reed.

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