Paccar projects improving Class 8 sales demand in 2026

U.S. and Canadian Class 8 truck sales will be between 230,000 and 270,000 units in 2026, according to Paccar. Paccar CEO Preston Feight said the truckload sector began to accelerate…

U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index points to improved pricing for carriers

Tightening capacity helped push truckload rates higher late in 2025, even as freight demand remained weak, according to the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index. National shipment volumes rose 1.5%…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Winter storms cause spot rate surge and truck buyers stepped up in January

Truckers hauling spot market freight through recent winter storms were rewarded with unprecedented rate increases, according to the latest data from truckstop.com. And the news was also good for truck…

Xos launches electric Class 6 chassis for less than $100K

Xos Inc. has unveiled its 2026 model-year Xos Class 6 strip chassis with a starting price of $99,000. It says the price sets a new benchmark for fleet electrification, achievable…

Truck parking gets $200 million in US spending law

The fiscal 2026 funding legislation approved by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on Feb. 3 includes a number of key trucking industry provisions, including $200 million for…

EPA demands DEF failure information from manufacturers

The Environmental Protection Agency is demanding information from engine manufacturers on diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system failures.  Data collected from the top 14 on-road and non-road manufacturers will enable the…

DOT seeks input on dangers of electric trucks for hazmat moves

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is seeking feedback on potential safety issues associated with transporting hazardous materials using electric trucks.  PHMSA said it wants to “understand what…

Florida to offer CDL testing only in English

All driver’s license knowledge and skills examinations in Florida will be administered exclusively in English starting on Feb. 6.  The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said language…

Freight between US, Canada fell 13% in November to $53.7 billion

Freight between the United States and Canada was $53.7 billion in November, down 13.1% from November 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).  BTS said overall U.S.

Mid State Thermo King wins North American Dealer of the Year honors

Mid State Thermo King has been named Thermo King’s North American Dealer of the Year. “Our dealers are differentiators for us, helping us move the industry forward with their experience,…

Leading Mexican fleet places large order for CNG trucks

Hexagon Agility says it has received a $12-million order for compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling systems from a leading Mexican fleet. The order comes after the carrier piloted heavy-duty natural…

FMCSA warns of ‘aggressive’ phishing campaign targeting fleets

Motor carriers are being targeted by a new phishing campaign involving fraudulent emails falsely claiming to come from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the U.S. Department of…

Tariff war cost Canadian Pacific $200 million over past year

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. has suffered a $200-million blow from the ongoing tariff war set off by the United States, said CEO Keith Creel, who nonetheless remained upbeat amid…

Companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated

The one thing N. Lee Plumb knows for sure about being laid off from Amazon is that it wasn’t a failure to get on board with the company’s artificial intelligence…

Waymo gets $16 billion injection to accelerate its expansion plans

Robotaxi pioneer Waymo has raised another $16 billion to help fuel its ambition for its fleet of self-driving cars to provide rides throughout the world. The fundraising values Waymo at…