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New truck sales surge.
Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseMarch 4, 2026

FTR Reports Class 8 Truck Orders Surged in February

FTR said preliminary Class 8 truck orders jumped 47% month over month and 159% year over year as improving freight conditions and clearer regulatory outlook boost fleet confidence.

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2026 Kenworth C580 truck.
Equipmentfrom News/Media ReleaseMarch 4, 2026

Kenworth Unveils C580 Extreme-Duty Truck at ConExpo

The new extreme-duty vocational truck replaces the long-running C500 and is designed for the most demanding off-highway applications, with production scheduled to begin in 2027.

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2026 ACT Expo Speakers
Fleet Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseMarch 3, 2026

ACT Expo 2026 Unveils Speaker Lineup Focused on Real-World Fleet Technology Deployment

Nearly 400 executives and fleet leaders will address AI, autonomy, zero-emission vehicles, and connected technologies at ACT Expo 2026 event in Las Vegas in May.

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CVSA Issues New Inspection Guidance on ELD Tampering, False Logs

New guidance for commercial vehicle inspectors distinguishes between more traditional logbook violations and tampered ELD data that can result in mandatory 10-hour out-of-service orders.

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New 2026 Mack Keystone tractor.
Equipmentfrom News/Media ReleaseMarch 3, 2026

Mack Debuts All-New Keystone Vocational Tractor, Unveils Reimagined Granite at ConExpo 2026

Mack has debuted an all-new Class 8 tractor and an updated Granite model ahead of ConExpo-Con/Agg 2026.

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Illustration of truck owner operator and magnifying glass with the word "regulations"
Driversby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 26, 2026

Owner-Operator Model Gets Boost as DOL Proposes 2024 Independent Contractor Definition Reversal

For an industry that has watched this issue go back and forth for years, the independent contractor proposal marks the latest swing in the regulatory pendulum.

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 Truck with door open and enforcement officer talking to driver about ELD
Safety & ComplianceFebruary 26, 2026

FMCSA Reinstates Field Warrior ELD to Registered Device List

One electronic logging device has been reinstated to the FMCSA's list of registered ELDs.

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Fleet Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 25, 2026

Bobit Business Media Expands Fleet Technology Platform with Acquisition of Roadz Partner Portfolio

Bobit Business Media has acquired key partner agreement assets from Roadz, expanding its role as a go-to-market partner for fleet technology providers and strengthening its digital sourcing capabilities.

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Daimler Truck camera system.
Safety & Compliancefrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 25, 2026

Daimler Truck North America Adds 360-Degree Exterior Camera System to Vocational, Medium-Duty Trucks

Daimler’s new factory-installed system integrates side and forward-facing cameras with in-cab touchscreen to improve jobsite visibility and reduce upfit complexity.

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American Class 8 tractor-trailers.
Fleet Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 24, 2026

ATRI Seeks Carrier Data for 2026 Operational Costs Report

The annual benchmarking study from ATRI adds year-over-year comparisons for repeat participants as fleets navigate shifting market conditions.

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