Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

PlusAI, Traton Group autonomous truck partnership.
Equipmentfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 2, 2026

Traton, PlusAI Accelerate Factory-Built Autonomous Truck Launch in U.S. and Europe

The companies also said they plan to coordinate deployment planning across priority freight corridors and define routes and operational design domains for U.S. commercial service while laying the groundwork for expansion into key European markets.

Read More →
Daimler-Class8 partnership.
Fleet Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseFebruary 2, 2026

DTNA Partners with Class8 to Expand Digital Services for Freightliner Owner-Operators

A new partnership brings free wireless ELD service plus load optimization and dispatch planning tools to fourth- and fifth-generation Freightliner Cascadia customers, with broader model availability planned through 2026.

Read More →
Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 29, 2026

California: Clean Truck Check Rules Still in Force for Out-of-State Trucks, Despite EPA Disapproval

The Environmental Protection Agency said California can’t enforce its Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Regulation, known as Clean Truck Check, on vehicles registered outside the state. But California said it will keep enforcing the rule.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
M&A illustration with Werner and FirstFleet logos
Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 29, 2026

Werner Expands Dedicated Fleet Nearly 50% With FirstFleet Acquisition

The $283 million acquisition of FirstFleet makes Werner the fifth-largest dedicated carrier and pushes more than half of its revenue into contract freight.

Read More →
Bobit Business Media B2X Rewards.
Fleet Managementfrom News/Media ReleaseJanuary 29, 2026

Bobit Business Media Launches B2X Rewards Engagement Program

B2X Rewards is a new, gamified rewards program aimed at driving deeper engagement across BBM’s digital platforms, newsletters, events, and TheFleetSource.com.

Read More →
Volvo Trucks FH.
Equipmentfrom News/Media ReleaseJanuary 29, 2026

Volvo Repeats as Europe’s Heavy-Truck Market Leader in 2025

Volvo Trucks held onto the top spot in Europe’s heavy-duty truck market for the second straight year.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Warehouse aisle with pallet racking filled with boxed inventory at a distribution center.
Maintenancefrom News/Media ReleaseJanuary 28, 2026

Phillips Opens High-Tech Distribution Center for Faster Parts Delivery

Phillips Industries’ new Cincinnati-area distribution center is now shipping aftermarket trucking parts nationwide, aiming to speed up delivery times for customers.

Read More →
Illustration of Department of Justice building superimposed by truck exhaust stacks
Fuel Smartsby Jack Roberts and Deborah LockridgeJanuary 27, 2026

Justice Department Pulls Back on Criminal Prosecution of Diesel Emissions Deletes

The Trump administration has announced it will no longer criminally prosecute “diesel delete” cases of truck owners altering emissions systems in violation of EPA regulations. What does that mean for heavy-duty fleets?

Read More →
Truck driver behind wheel with superimposed mobile driver assessment from Smith System
Safety & Complianceby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 27, 2026

Smith System Adds Digital Trainer Center Platform

A new Digital Trainer platform digitizes behind-the-wheel assessments, generates Smith5Keys driver scorecards, and connects safety training to ongoing driver risk management.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Safety & Complianceby StaffJanuary 26, 2026

Are You Using One of These Revoked ELDs?

Within a two-week period, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration removed eight ELDs from the list of registered electronic logging devices, but has since reinstated two of them.

Read More →