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…

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…

Groupe Desharnais expands Quebec footprint with acquisition of Pneus St-David

Groupe Desharnais is expanding its presence in Quebec’s tire and mechanical services market through the acquisition of Pneus St-David, a long-established Lévis business serving commercial and heavy-duty transportation customers. The…

Canada’s largest electric truck trial delivers clarity for fleets

FPInnovations’ PIT Group has concluded Canada’s most comprehensive real-world test of heavy-duty battery-electric trucks, following two fleets as they collected more than 200,000 km (124,224 miles) of data over a…

Harbinger acquires Phantom AI, bringing advanced driver-assistance tech to medium-duty trucks

Electric truck manufacturer Harbinger is expanding into autonomous and software-driven vehicle technologies with the acquisition of autonomous driving company Phantom AI, a move the company says will accelerate the rollout…

International names Team Wieland Truck and Trailer 2025 Dealer of the Year

International Motors has recognized top-performing truck dealers across its network, naming Team Wieland Truck and Trailer as its 2025 U.S. and Canada Dealer of the Year during the company’s annual…

Bot Auto to begin driverless freight operations with Ryan Transportation

Autonomous truck maker Bot Auto says its driverless trucks offer a new capacity option for brokers, and is proving so through a new partnership with Ryan Transportation. Ryan and Bot…

Grocery delivery proves strong early case for electric Class 8 trucks: PIT study

Battery-electric Class 8 trucks demonstrated strong suitability for return-to-base grocery distribution during a year-long commercial deployment in the Montreal region, according to results from Transport Canada’s Zero-Emission Trucking Program. One…

Fleet Advantage launches program for fleets to avoid cost increases on 2027 trucks

Fleet Advantage has launched its Capital Cost Avoidance Program, designed to help private fleets avoid cost increases projected for model year 2027 heavy-duty trucks.  The company said in its announcement…