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The U.S. House Subcommittee on Environment advanced legislation on July 14 that sponsors said will reduce engine shutdowns caused by diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) sensors. “The DEF Act provides a […]

Parts and labor costs for heavy-duty truck maintenance declined for the second consecutive quarter in the first three months of 2026, even as freight activity strengthened, according to the latest […]

The used Class 8 truck market remained resilient in June, with retail sales rising more than expected and prices climbing above $61,000, according to preliminary data from ACT Research. Same-dealer […]

The U.S. Army has placed an additional order for 115 Mack Defense heavy dump trucks, bringing recent orders under the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck program to 208 vehicles worth more […]

Trucknews.com readers responding to our latest Pulse Reader survey say their biggest technology challenge isn’t a lack of software for fleet management, but having too much of it. While respondents […]

The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) is calling on Ontario and Quebec to develop a coordinated approach to commercial driver licensing and carrier oversight, warning that unilateral measures will simply push […]

The Oregon Department of Transportation has been awarded a 2026 State CIO Award for its online over-dimension permitting system for oversize and overweight freight shipments. Knowing as ORION, the program […]

Paper Transport (PTI) announced it has started evaluating the Tesla Semi Long Range in Chicago fleet operations as part of its strategy to help customers reduce transportation-related emissions. The pilot […]

Truckload spot rates eased during the week ending July 10 following the U.S. Independence Day holiday, but new data from DAT Freight & Analytics and Truckstop.com suggest the freight market […]

The American Petroleum Institute (API) has updated the standard governing its Engine Oil Licensing and Certification System (EOLCS), which outlines how engine oil marketers certify gasoline and diesel engine oils […]

Look around a fleet yard and you are likely to see lots of similar-looking trucks that do vastly different jobs. That Volvo over there? It’s used to run lightweight loads […]

Some collision mitigation systems are not-always-jokingly referred to as overhead sign detectors. Overhead obstacles, particularly metal signs, have been known to trigger collision mitigation system alerts causing significant consternation for […]

Many lessons are learned the hard way in this business. Try to save a few bucks. Try to save a few pounds. Try keeping the truck or trailer on the […]

Since electric trucks do not have an unlimited supply of energy onboard, everything possible is done to make them as energy-efficient as possible. This includes taking advantage of the resistive […]

Brad Caspick’s first stint as an owner-operator didn’t end well. “I had some issues,” the Chestermere, Alta., resident told Today’s Trucking in an interview. “I ended up selling my truck, […]

Drivers must be familiar with the vehicle inspection rules. Being bullied into driving an unsafe vehicle could cost you your licence, or your life. Another tragic tale of improper vehicle […]

Logixx Security’s shunt truck driver never saw the security guard removing the trailer’s gladhand locks. It was 6:20 a.m., and the area at the nose of the trailer parked at […]

As winters become more unpredictable, it should behoove drivers to take extra precautions against freezing to death in a snowbank. We all remember the impact of the so-called “polar vortex” […]

Those cold gray November skies should be a warning that winter is well and truly on its way. That means it’s time to whip old Bessy into shape for the […]

The debate over the value of low rolling resistance (LRR) tires has subsided to a dull roar since they were first introduced about 20 years ago. Initial concerns about fewer […]