2+ hour, 29+ min ago  (924+ words) Fontaine is broadening its flatbed lineup with new models aimed at fleets, including a lightweight aluminum trailer expected in 2027 that emphasizes durability, repairability, and lower cost. Fontaine Trailer brought a prototype of its new Force all-aluminum flatbed trailer to the…...

9+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1602+ words) Despite the current market uncertainty, Brian Antonellis, senior vice president of fleet operations for Fleet Advantage, thinks some fleets will prebuy Class 8 trucks ahead of the 2027 model year. Increased prices and reduced fuel economy may still spark a 2027 Class 8 prebuy,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (598+ words) Production begins less than a year after Volvo unveiled its new regional-haul VNR. The first Volvo VNR units rolled off the assembly line in February and will be delivered to Clayton, a national single-family homebuilder. Volvo Trucks North America has…...

2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (1569+ words) Soft freight conditions persist, but aging fleets, strong order intake, and new-product momentum signal a more optimistic second half of 2026, Volvo Trucks North America says. Magnus Koeck, vice president of strategy, marketing, and brand management said Volvo Trucks North America…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (1047+ words) By joining Daimler Truck and Volvo, Toyota brings fuel cell expertise to a joint effort aimed at making hydrogen viable for heavy-duty transport. Left to right: Karin R'dstr'm, President and CEO of Daimler Truck; Koji Sato, President of Toyota Motor…...

1+ day, 25+ min ago  (1669+ words) As warehouse networks expand, predictable regional routes are replacing long-haul runs'reshaping how fleets spec, operate, and resell day cabs. Compressed routes and home-daily schedules are driving demand for new and used day cabs. Drive through almost any major freight corridor,…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (489+ words) Volvo has begun on-road testing of heavy-duty trucks powered by hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines. The commercial launch of Volvo's hydrogen solution is planned in Europe before 2030. Volvo's hydrogen-powered trucks are being developed to provide higher energy efficiency, lower fuel consumption,…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1705+ words) Cargo theft is evolving from regional smash-and-grab operations to sophisticated fraud schemes. Strategic theft now accounts for roughly a third of cargo crime, with incidents rising sharply in recent years. Here's how the schemes work " and what fleets can do…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (680+ words) Trucking operators are slowing speeds, cutting empty miles, and declining unprofitable freight as diesel costs continue to rise due to conflict in the Middle East. The national average price of a gallon of diesel is now nearly $1.81 higher than it…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (589+ words) Pitstop AI will use Fullbay's extensive shop data to drive predictive maintenance for trucking fleets and repair shops. Among other things, the new Fullbay/Pitstop integration can monitor units in real time and flag issues to shop staff before they…...