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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Class 8 orders pulled back in March from a record February but remained “exceptionally strong” according to FTR. In other economic news, spot market rates are still rising, but high diesel prices are eating into the gains.

Most repair shop owners didn’t set out to run a business — they just wanted to fix trucks. But as shops grow, owners must step back from the tools and into a leadership role.

California’s clean truck incentive program has crossed a major milestone, with more than $1 billion in vouchers now redeemed to support the deployment of low- and zero-emission commercial vehicles.

More than half of the commercial vehicles inspected during a coordinated enforcement blitz were taken out of service, as authorities continue cracking down on trucks bypassing inspection stations.

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2026 out-of-service criteria are now officially in effect, featuring 17 changes that were ratified last year.

Southeastern Freight Lines is marking 50 years of service at its Augusta, S.C.-area terminal, highlighting the growth of a facility that opened in spring 1976 with 12 dock doors and 10 employees.

Datatruck has rolled out a major update to its TruckGPT platform, positioning the AI-powered tool as a core component of its transportation management system.

Videos

 

Low rolling resistance tires are often marketed as fuel savers. But what actually makes a tire low rolling resistance? James Menzies spoke with Jim Garrett, product manager at Michelin, to break it down.

For Polaris Transportation, sustainability isn’t separate from business performance. It’s part of it. That was the message from Dave Cox, CEO of Polaris Transport Group, when he sat down to talk about the company’s comprehensive sustainability action plan.