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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.  

Hyundai Xcient Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Trucks at hydrogen fueling station.
Newsby StaffMay 3, 2024

High-Capacity Hydrogen Truck Fueling Station Opens in Oakland, California

The new FirstElement Hydrogen Refueling Station in West Oakland, California, is using new technology that allows fueling of hydrogen-fuel-cell trucks in about the same amount of time it takes to refuel a diesel truck.

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Newsby StaffApril 29, 2024

NYC Congestion Pricing to Start in June — Or Will It?

New York City’s controversial congestion-pricing program is set to begin June 30 — unless one of several legal challenges blocks or delays its implementation.

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Dave Dein with trophy
Newsby StaffApril 26, 2024

High School Teacher Honored for Truck-Driving Curriculum

Dave Dein, who has been leading an effort to get truck-driver education into high schools, was named the 2025 California Association of Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2024

EPA Offers Nearly $1 Billion in Grants for Class 6-7 Electric Vehicle Transition

The Environmental Protection Agency launched a new grant program to provide $1 billion to support the transition of Class 6 and Class 7 vehicles to zero-emissions.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2024

Freightliner Celebrates One Million Cascadia Trucks Built

Freightliner said its Class 8 Cascadia tractor is the first North American truck in history to reach one million units produced.

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Newsby StaffApril 15, 2024

Freightliner, Western Star Trucks Recalled for Possible Steer Wheel Problems

Daimler Truck North America is recalling nearly 30,000 trucks because of steer axle wheel flanges that may crack and damage the tires.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2024

EU Approves Tougher, Broader Heavy-Duty CO2 Emissions Cuts

The European Parliament approved a mandatory target to reduce 90% of CO2 emissions from new heavy trucks by 2040. The regulation sets tougher standards than previous EU legislation and widens the scope of vehicles covered.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2024

Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Reckless, Careless Drivers

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Operation Safe Driver Week will be held July 7-13, focusing on reckless, careless or dangerous driving of both commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles.

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Newsby StaffApril 4, 2024

Webb to Start Taking Orders for UltraSet Pre-Adjusted Wheel Hubs

Webb, which recently acquired the Stemco Trifecta pre-adjusted hub program, will soon start taking orders for its replacement pre-assembled hub, the UltraSet.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2024

Kenworth, Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Gear Shifter Defect

More than 116,000 Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks are being recalled for a problem with the right-hand gear shifter stalk.

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