Bill aims to give US trailer dealers same tax treatment as auto retailers

A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would extend a key tax benefit to semi-trailer dealers, addressing what industry groups say is a long-standing competitive disadvantage. Reps.

Kodiak doubles driverless fleet, unveils triple-trailer capability

Kodiak AI is scaling its driverless trucking ambitions, doubling its autonomous fleet while introducing a new capability it says could significantly boost freight productivity. The company reported it now has…

Fleet Advantage: Procurement paralysis, aging fleets reshape buying strategies

Fleet Advantage says heavy-duty fleets are facing growing uncertainty around equipment procurement while shifting maintenance strategies and aging assets reshape operational decision-making. Findings from the company’s latest Transportation Industry Benchmark…

Mack Trucks launches 2027 calendar contest, adds new categories

Mack Trucks’ calendar contest is back, inviting owners of working Mack trucks to compete for a place in the 2027 edition. The annual contest features several new themed categories this…

Bosch to acquire Uptake Technologies to boost predictive maintenance capabilities

Bosch is moving to strengthen its position in fleet-focused predictive maintenance with plans to acquire Chicago-based Uptake Technologies. The proposed deal will enhance Bosch’s AI-driven vehicle health and mobility services,…

Hendrickson launches Watchman wheel-end sensing system

Hendrickson is expanding its push into connected trailer technology with the launch of its Watchman wheel-end sensing system, unveiled at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting. The new system…

Technician shortage, rising labor rates dominate Fullbay repair industry report

A persistent technician shortage, rising labor rates and an aging workforce are continuing to reshape the heavy-duty repair sector, according to early findings from Fullbay’s sixth annual State of Heavy-Duty…

Clarios IdleLess wins Truck Writers’ Technical Achievement Award

Clarios’ IdleLess battery monitoring system has been named the winner of the 2026 Jim Winsor Memorial Technical Achievement Award, presented by North American Truck Writers. The award was announced during…

Fontaine Fifth Wheel, Aperia announce new partnership 

Aperia Technologies announced a new partnership with Fontaine Fifth Wheel to integrate SmartConnect fifth wheel data into Aperia’s Halo Connect fleet management suite. The partnership was announced during a joint…

Stoughton touts independent testing results of PureBlue refrigerated trailers

Stoughton Trailers said independent third-party testing has demonstrated its PureBlue refrigerated trailers can reduce a fleet’s average annual fuel costs by up to $910. Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy Sanders and…

Michelin unveils new retread, trailer tire monitoring technologies

Michelin North America announced the launch of TreadVision by Michelin Retread Technologies, a new approach to the retread process using artificial intelligence and advanced data insights to enhance retread quality. Speaking…

Utility, Cargobull unveil next-generation hybrid TRUs

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced the launch of its next‑generation hybrid transport refrigeration technology (TRUs) as part of a joint venture with Cargobull. Speaking at a press conference at the…

Hyundai Translead invests $450 million to develop Illinois manufacturing facilities 

Hyundai Translead announced that it is investing $450 million to establish new trailer manufacturing facilities in Illinois, creating nearly 2,500 new full-time jobs.  Hyundai Translead made the announcement at a…

Work truck market steady as economy, uncertainty shape buying decisions

Manufacturers are expecting the vocational truck market to remain stable through 2026, supported by demand from construction, utility and municipal applications, even as economic conditions, regulatory uncertainty and rising costs…

Aperia expands tire inflation system to steer axle

Aperia Technologies is expanding its automatic tire inflation system to the steer axle, addressing what the company says is one of the most safety-critical and frequently underinflated positions on a…