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Volvo NRV Truck Manufacturing Plant
News•by Jack Roberts•April 8, 2026

FTR: Class 8 Orders Stay Hot in March Despite Monthly Dip

Fuel prices aside, Class 8 demand remains elevated as freight fundamentals improve and fleets regain confidence in long-term investments.

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Photo of back of aluminum flatbed trailer on show floor
News•by Deborah Lockridge•April 2, 2026

Fontaine Expands Flatbed Lineup with New Fleet-Focused Models, Eyes 2027 Launch

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.

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YouTube thumbnail with Fontaine Force flatbed trailer
Videos•by Deborah Lockridge•April 2, 2026

Fontaine's Fleet-Focused Force Flatbed Prototype [Watch]

A new prototype from Fontaine Trailer focuses on what fleets say they need most: easier repairs, lower maintenance costs, and practical, service-friendly design.

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Illustration of day cab tractor-trailer crossing bridge
Articles•April 1, 2026

From Long Haul to Short Loops: The New Math Behind Day Cabs

As warehouse networks expand, predictable regional routes are replacing long-haul runs—reshaping how fleets spec, operate, and resell day cabs.

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Factory illustration building with Hyundai on the side
News•by Deborah Lockridge•March 31, 2026

Hyundai Translead Bringing Trailer Production to U.S.

The new Hyundai Translead production sites will improve trailer and body delivery to customers by reducing lead times and leveraging a growing dealer network.

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Collage of Top 20 Product award ceremonies
Photo Galleries•March 31, 2026

HDT Honors the Best New Products of 2025 at TMC [Photos]

Heavy Duty Trucking's Top 20 Products awards recognize the best new products and technologies. Check out the award presentations at the 2026 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.

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White semi trailer at TMC booth display
News•by News/Media Release•March 30, 2026

Hyundai Translead Expands Trailer Tech, Introduces Long-Life Dry Van, New Refrigerated Body

Smart safety systems, AI-powered visibility, a 10-year-warranty dry van, and a modular refrigerated body debuted at TMC.

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Illustration showing diesel exhaust fluid pump sign and EPA headquarters
News•by Deborah Lockridge•March 30, 2026

EPA Targets DEF Sensor Failures Behind Truck Derates

New guidance allows engine makers to replace problematic DEF sensors with NOx-based systems, aiming to reduce unnecessary derates and downtime caused by failures in the sensors designed to monitor diesel exhaust fluid on trucks.

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Truck-Lite backup camera system.
News•by Jack Roberts•March 27, 2026

Clarience Technologies Expands Safety and Visibility Portfolio at TMC

From advanced connectivity to AI-powered cameras and next-gen fuel filtration, Clarience companies outlined a roadmap for safer, more connected trailers at TMC’s Annual Meeting.

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Podcast thumbnail saying "Trucking's Digital Frontier"
Videos•by Deborah Lockridge•March 26, 2026

What's Real in Advanced Truck Technology? ACT Expo's Erik Neandross Weighs In

Artificial intelligence, the software-defined vehicle, telematics, autonomous trucks, electric trucks and alternative fuels, and more in this HDT Talks Trucking interview

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