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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

North America’s trailer market showed further signs of stabilization in April, with both FTR and ACT Research reporting stronger-than-expected order activity despite ongoing concerns about tariffs, freight demand and economic uncertainty.

Rising diesel prices continue to pressure fleets and owner-operators, with many struggling to recover costs through fuel surcharges, according to our latest Pulse Reader Survey.

Kenworth and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) are offering the association’s members a $1,000 discount on qualifying purchases of new Kenworth sleeper trucks through the end of 2026.

Mack Trucks has announced the winners of its 2027 Mack Calendar contest, featuring a mix of legacy models, vocational trucks and battery-electric vehicles from fleets across the United States and Canada.

Phillips Connect announced that Mark Wallin, the company’s technical roadmap and customer strategy principal architect, was named president and general manager.

Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2026 Kenworth Service Council, made up of service leaders from dealerships across the U.S. and Canada.

Canada’s truck dealers are warning that a regulatory gap tied to upcoming U.S. EPA27 emissions standards could disrupt the supply of new heavy-duty trucks in Canada as early as this summer, with potentially broad consequences for the economy and supply chain.

Questar Auto Technologies announced that its Total Fleet Health solution is available worldwide.