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A Volvo VNL truck drives along a snow-covered highway in Fairbanks, Alaska, surrounded by mountains, as part of cold weather testing in extreme subzero temperatures.
Equipment•by News/Media Release•July 18, 2025

Volvo Conducts VNL Arctic Trials

Cold weather testing in Alaska ensures reliability for drivers everywhere.

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Side view of the Michelin X Multi Z2 regional all-position truck tire mounted on a silver wheel, shown against a blue geometric background.
Equipment•by News/Media Release•July 18, 2025

Michelin Introduces X Multi Z2 Regional Tire

Michelin introduces the X Multi Z2, a regional all-position tire engineered for high-mileage performance, lower rolling resistance, and reliable traction — meeting the daily demands of commercial fleets.

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Four petri dishes containing white rice grains, golden rice husks, fine white silica powder, and black rice husk ash, arranged on a white surface to show material transformation.
Equipment•by News/Media Release•July 17, 2025

Continental Focuses on More Sustainable Tires

Continental is boosting use of renewable materials like rice husk silica and recycled carbon black to make tires more sustainable — without sacrificing safety or performance.

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ArcBest's Judy McReynolds in white blazer next to Seth Runser in blue blazer.
Fleet Management•by Deborah Lockridge•July 17, 2025

ArcBest CEO Judy McReynolds to Retire

After 28 years at the company, ArcBest CEO Judy McReynolds is retiring, and President Seth Runser is on deck as her replacement.

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A WattEV electric semi-truck with a green cab and white trailer is parked in an industrial area under clear skies, showcasing the company's zero-emissions freight branding.
Fuel Smarts•by Nicole Damron•July 16, 2025

WattEV Unveils New Southern California Charging Depots

WattEV is adding three high-capacity truck charging depots across California with state grant funding, targeting key freight corridors ahead of megawatt charging adoption.

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Mack Protect safety system.

Mack Trucks Unveils Proprietary Safety System

The new Mack Protect proprietary collision mitigation and driver assistance technology has been specifically engineered for Mack trucks, the OEM said.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•July 14, 2025

Kenworth, Peterbilt Recall 56,000+ Trucks for Lift Axle, Lighting Issues

The recall affects certain Kenworth and Peterbilt models built over a two-year period and stems from electronic control issues that could create safety risks on the road.

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Drivers•by News/Media Release•July 14, 2025

Digital Driver Medical Card Rollout Hiccups? FMCSA Offers Temporary Fix

New medical card rules causing confusion? A new FMCSA waiver offers temporary relief from electronic transmission requirements.

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A truck driver stands with arms crossed in front of a white semi-truck, wearing a maroon jacket, featured in the ATA’s DRIVEN series highlighting professional drivers in the trucking industry.
Drivers•by News/Media Release•July 11, 2025

'Driven' Trucking Documentary Debuts on YouTube

A new series, Driven, produced by the American Trucking Associations, starts out highlighting the stories of professional drivers and the critical role trucking plays in keeping America’s supply chain moving.

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Six men stand in front of a Western Star truck marked “850K” at DTNA’s Cleveland plant, holding a ceremonial key for the 850,000th truck delivered to Alamo Group for snow and ice operations.
Equipment•by News/Media Release•July 11, 2025

Daimler Truck Celebrates 850,000th Truck Built in North Carolina

Daimler Truck North America marked the production of its 850,000th truck at its Cleveland, North Carolina, manufacturing plant, delivering the Western Star 47X to Alamo Group for snow and ice operations.

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