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Freightliner Cascadia with Phillips Industries solar panels.
Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseMay 15, 2024

Phillips Industries Unveils Solar Panel Technology for Trucks

Phillips' Solar solutions can supplement or replace diesel usage, by providing up to 34 hours of power.

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Isuzu cabover truck.
Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseMay 15, 2024

Isuzu-Cummins Announce Medium-Duty Electric Trucks

The next generation of Isuzu’s medium duty trucks will include a battery electric vehicle that advances Isuzu’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gases.

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A group of diverse young people in front of a line of heavy-duty trucks.
Driversby Deborah LockridgeMay 14, 2024

Younger-Driver Pilot Program Drops 2 Controversial Requirements

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is accepting applications from motor carriers for a newly revised version of its apprenticeship pilot program to study younger drivers.

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Isuzu-Gatik autonomous cabover truck.
Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseMay 14, 2024

Isuzu, Gatik to Build Level 4 Autonomous Trucks

Isuzu and Gatik will collaborate to bring fully autonomous fleet capabilities to market with a dedicated production facility that will be operational by 2027.

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PlusProtect safety system graphic.

Plus Debuts AI-Powered Vehicle Safety System

PlusProtect is AI-based software that enhances next-generation safety systems for all vehicle types

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2024 CargoNet theft report.

CargoNet Warns of a Surge in Stolen Trucking Shipments

As much as $154.6 million in goods were stolen in the first quarter of 2024, according to a report by CargoNet.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 13, 2024

HDT is Searching for Trucking's Top Green Fleets of 2024

Is your company a leader in sustainability efforts among trucking fleets? If so, Heavy Duty Trucking's editors want to hear from you.

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Amazon Volvo VNR Electric truck.
Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsMay 10, 2024

Amazon Building Electric-Truck Fleet in Southern California

Amazon said its southern California fleet of Volvo VNR Electric trucks is the company's largest fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks in any country so far.

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Two graphs showing trucking economic indicators

Trucking Overcapacity Still Constraining Freight Rates

The overall economy is performing better than many people think, but overcapacity in the trucking industry is still keeping freight rates from rising, according to FTR transportation analysts. Find out why they think we'll start seeing a slow improvement.

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Mack LR Electric refuse truck.
Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseMay 9, 2024

Vehicle-to-Grid Charging Key for Evergreen Waste Mack LR Order

Evergreen Waste Services plans to use bi-directional charging to charge its five new Mack LR refuse trucks during off-peak hours.

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