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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2026

Western Star Expands Recall After Previous Battery Fix Fails to Prevent Fire Risk

After reports of corrosion and thermal events on trucks already repaired under a prior campaign, DTNA is recalling nearly 27,000 Western Star 47X and 49X models to address a battery junction stud defect.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2026

After Three Years of Pressure, Motor Carriers and Brokers See Early Signs of a Turn

Survey data show carriers and brokers expect improving demand in 2026, even as rates lag and capital investment remains on hold.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 5, 2026

How The Big Game Impacted Freight Volumes

Super Bowl LX drove a spike in trucking freight volumes into San Jose. New data shows which equipment types benefited most.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 26, 2026

Are You Using One of These Revoked ELDs?

Within a two-week period, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration removed eight ELDs from the list of registered electronic logging devices, but has since reinstated two of them.

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ATA truck tonnage chart December 2025.
Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2026

ATA Truck Tonnage: Modest December Gain Closes Out Tough Year

Despite a modest freight volume gain to close out 2025, overall tonnage remains subdued, according to ATA.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 20, 2026

What Trucking Events are Happening in 2026?

Looking for trucking-related conventions, expos, and other events? Heavy Duty Trucking has developed this list of national and larger regional trucking shows and events.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2026

FMCSA Continues Focus on State Issuance of Non-Domiciled CDLs

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration continues a crackdown on an increasing number of states it says have been issuing non-domiciled CDLs improperly.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 8, 2026

API Reports Progress on New Heavy Duty Engine Oil Categories

January 1, 2027, will be the first license date for two new heavy-duty engine oil categories, if all goes as planned.

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Red Kodiak autonomous truck pulling trailer that says "self-driving truck"
Newsby StaffDecember 18, 2025

Kodiak AI and Verizon Team Up for Autonomous Truck Connectivity

A deal with Verizon provides the connectivity critical for Kodiak’s Assisted Autonomy technology, allowing remote operators to quickly review camera feeds and sensor data and guide autonomous trucks through defined scenarios.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2025

Where Can Fleets Find Natural Gas Refueling Stations for Heavy-Duty Trucks?

The Transport Project reports close to 1,400 natural gas stations are set to serve the clean transport Industry in 2026. How many of those are publicly accessible to heavy-duty trucks?

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