‘As-a-service’ model, partnerships to boost truck electrification

Electric truck technology is ready — but scaling it, particularly for longhaul operations — will require coordinated infrastructure development, cross-sector partnerships, and service-based models that reduce risk for fleets,…

ICE fuel savings with idle-reduction tech can rival ZEVs: Cummins

Truck fleets can cut fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 17% by equipping their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with idle-reduction technologies already available in the…

Trucking Announcements: C-suite appointments at Gatik; new board members at Kodiak

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Patrick Archambault was named Gatik’s first chief financial officer (CFO) while Judi Otteson has been…

Shippers, carriers need to share risk to drive zero-emission adoption strategies

Shippers and carriers say sustainability remains a shared priority, but transitioning to zero-emission freight still hinges on pilot projects, cost-effective technologies, and deeper, stronger partnerships to share the risks…

5 tips to cut fuel costs for trucking fleets

As fuel prices remain volatile and sustainability expectations rise, fleets are under growing pressure to reduce operating costs while improving environmental performance. According to Samsara, even small gains…

ACT Expo is a wrap: Photo gallery

The 2025 ACT Expo wrapped up after four dynamic days at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California. It attracted more than 11,500 attendees, including more than 2,200 registered fleets,…

Zero In on… Electric TRUs

Carrier Transicold has launched the second generation of its electric Vector eCool TRU, or trailer refrigeration unit. It comes with a new battery, a better charging system,…

Trucker Path launches Deals marketplace for drivers

Trucker Path has launched a new online marketplace, Trucker Path Deals, aimed at helping truck drivers access discounted products and services directly through its app.

Traton’s global roadmap powers International’s eRH launch  

International’s newly unveiled eRH electric regional-haul truck is a glimpse into Traton Group’s broader strategy to future-proof its global brands through modular hardware, software-defined architectures,…

Freight fraud losses surpass $455M in 2024

Freight fraud surged last year, with more than US$455 million in reported losses tied to theft, double brokering, and impersonation scams, according to Truckstop’s 2024 Freight Fraud Report.

Hyundai, Plus present autonomous hydrogen truck concept at ACT Expo

Hyundai Motor and autonomous trucking technology developer Plus unveiled a concept for an autonomous hydrogen-powered truck at ACT Expo 2025, showcasing the potential for scalable, zero-emission freight corridors across…

Plus completes driver-out autonomous truck testing

Autonomous trucking technology developer Plus has completed fully driverless testing at the Transportation Research Center (TRC) in Ohio, operating a truck with no one in the cab and demonstrating…

Freightliner Cascadia now available with Cummins X15N natural gas engine

Freightliner has opened orders for its fifth-generation Cascadia trucks equipped with the Cummins X15N natural gas engine. The announcement, made at ACT Expo in Anaheim, Calif., comes eight…

Clean truck adoption rises as fleets bet on natural gas, BEVs, renewable diesel

From the record surge in renewable diesel use and BEV registrations to a 50% spike in natural gas trucks in 2024 and growing hydrogen use, fleets are embracing diverse…

Trucking Announcements: Globocam adds to board, Kenner joins Torc

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Globocam announced changes to its board of directors, welcoming three new members and naming Claude…