John Bickner’s pursuit of the ‘Impossible Spec’

Many people don’t believe the words Super-B and fuel economy have any place in the same sentence. John Bickner doesn’t buy that. His bold push for fuel efficiency has…

Oxon launches HyperStart system to improve truck starting reliability

Oxon Power has introduced a new heavy-duty truck starting system designed to separate engine starting from hotel loads, a move the company says can improve…

On the Spot with Shell Rotella SuperRigs 2026: Judges’ Perspective

Hi. I’m Leo Barros, and welcome to Shell Rotella SuperRigs 2026 at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee. This year, I’ll be judging the trucks as well. So, if you want to see a lot of big iron, chrome and lights, stay tuned. Eric Harley: My name is Eric Harley. I’m the host of…

Aurora adds Value Truck as latest driverless trucking customer

Aurora Innovation has signed another commercial customer for its autonomous trucking business, announcing that Value Truck will begin using the Aurora Driver on two longhaul freight lanes as the…

Mack, Volvo latest to update DEF inducement software

Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks are expanding the availability of updated diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inducement software across their North American truck lineups, giving fleets more time to address…

Rush Enterprises forms joint venture with MCT Companies

Rush Enterprises is expanding its presence in the refrigerated transportation sector through a 50-50 joint venture with MCT Companies, one of the largest Carrier Transicold dealers in the United…

Toyota joins Daimler Truck and Volvo as equal owner of cellcentric

Toyota Motor Corporation has signed a binding agreement to acquire a one-third stake in fuel cell joint venture cellcentric, joining the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck as equal shareholders.

On the Spot: Mack’s Grade Gripper

We put the turn signal on. We’ve actually got a side camera here above the mirror because it’s a view down to the right-hand side of the truck.

WTC Group orders Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV terminal tractor

WTC Group has placed an order for a Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV electric terminal tractor, utilizing the iMHZEV (Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles) grant program. The…

ITE acquires NACPC, expands chassis leasing platform

ITE Management has acquired North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC), expanding its North American chassis leasing platform to more than 60,000 assets. ITE is an asset manager focused on…

Keith Manufacturing highlights automated dock-to-trailer loading system

Keith Manufacturing Co. is highlighting its Freight Runner dock-to-trailer system, an automated truck loading solution designed to improve loading dock safety while reducing trailer loading…

Cummins to phase in 2027 engines following EPA proposal

Cummins will phase in production of its next-generation Model Year 2027 heavy-duty engines after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed easing the transition to new…

Aurora launches second-generation driverless trucks, targets production scale-up

Aurora Innovation has launched its second-generation driverless trucks, introducing a new platform designed to support a larger commercial deployment across its U.S. freight network. The trucks are based…

ConMet adds TruCast brake drums to aftermarket lineup

ConMet has expanded its North American aftermarket brake portfolio with the launch of TruCast brake drums for heavy-duty truck and trailer applications. The new…

Einride acquires Flipturn to grow EV charging network

Einride has agreed to acquire charging and energy management software company Flipturn in an all-stock transaction valued at $38.4 million, a move the company says will create North America’s…