Stemco marks 75 years in business

Heavy-duty component manufacturer Stemco is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Founded in 1951 and now part of Enpro Inc., the Texas-based company manufactures wheel-end and axle-related components used across…

DTNA expands engine lineup with new Cummins options for 2027 trucks

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) is expanding its powertrain lineup for the upcoming 2027 model-year trucks, adding a new range of Cummins engines alongside its recently announced Detroit Gen 6…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders surge as spot rates remain strong

Class 8 orders surged in February as trucking conditions continue to improve and fleets begin to gain confidence to place orders ahead of EPA27 emissions-related price increases. And pricing improvements…

PlusAI unveils SuperDrive 6.0 to speed driverless truck deployment

Autonomous trucking developer PlusAI has launched the latest version of its virtual driver software, SuperDrive 6.0, as the company pushes toward the large-scale commercialization of driverless freight operations. The Silicon…

In pictures: ConExpo-Con/Agg attracts trucks, equipment and crowds

An entertainer in a Chewbacca costume brought out smiles, and a bulldog named Walter drew “oohs” and “aahs” as thousands of attendees checked out trucks, trailers and equipment at ConExpo-Con/Agg…

Kenworth unleashes extreme-duty C580, successor to C500

When in doubt, make it stout. That’s what Kenworth’s engineering and design teams did when they created the all-new C580, unveiled at ConExpo-Con/Agg in Las Vegas, replacing the C500. Designed…

TLG Peterbilt donates electric 579EV to Pittsburg State University

The Larson Group (TLG) Peterbilt has donated a new Peterbilt Model 579EV to Pittsburg State University, giving students hands-on experience with battery-electric Class 8 truck technology. The all-electric tractor will…

Elemental Trucks completes development of 63.5-tonne hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 truck

Toronto-based Elemental Trucks says it has completed development of what it describes as Canada’s first commercially available 63.5-tonne hydrogen fuel-cell-electric truck, positioning the company to enter the heavy-haul, long-distance segment…

Mack rolls out all-new Keystone, redesigned Granite

Mack Trucks has bolstered its Class 8 vocational lineup, rolling out the all-new Keystone and a reimagined Granite. Promising brawn and brains to complete the toughest jobs, the trucks were…

Pedigree Technologies hides GPS tracker inside a trailer taillight

If you’re going to put a GPS tracker on a trailer, Pedigree Technologies says you might as well hide it where no one would think to…

IPA launches compact Alpha MUTT trailer tester for semi-trailer diagnostics

Innovative Products of America (IPA) has introduced a compact version of its Alpha MUTT trailer tester, designed to deliver full diagnostic capability for semi-trailers in mobile…

NATDA honors trailer industry leaders with 2025 Industry Excellence Awards

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Industry Excellence Awards, recognizing companies and individuals it says contributed to innovation and leadership across the…

Truck World returns with GreenTech stage, Garage demonstrations, global exhibitors; FTR’s Starks to deliver keynote at VIP Breakfast

Finding ways to control costs through sustainable practices, maintain equipment longer, and make informed fleet decisions will be at the center of Truck World when the…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Industry sentiment improving and spot market flatbed rates continue to rip

ACT Research recently held a two-day seminar and reports fleets are feeling “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead, while remaining cautious about ordering new equipment. They want to first make…

Mack, Wrangler debut limited-edition denim jacket at ConExpo

Mack Trucks and denim brand Wrangler will unveil a limited-edition dual-branded denim trucker jacket at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026 in Las Vegas. The collaboration is aimed at Mack…