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A Mack LR Electric refuse truck in Portland, Maine.
Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseJune 17, 2024

Maine’ First Electric Refuse Truck is a Mack LR Electric

Portland, Maine’s new Mack LR Electric refuse truck is equipped with a Heil 25 cubic-yard rear loader body, and it will be serviced and supported by O’Connor Motor Company.

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Close-up of an experimental liquid-hydrogen truck engine.
Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsJune 14, 2024

Red ICE and Blue: The Hunt for a Hydrogen Truck Engine Part 1

At ACT Expo 2024, Bosch and the Southwest Research Institute showcased the industry-wide push to develop hydrogen-fueled heavy truck and industrial engines by the end of the decade.

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Karin Rådström, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseJune 14, 2024

Mercedes-Benz Begins 20-Country eActros Run in Europe

An 8,000-mile test run featuring two Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks has begun in Europe.

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Honda hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 concept truck.
Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseJune 14, 2024

Honda Debuts Class 8 Hydrogen Truck

Honda is exploring hydrogen fuel cell technology in a market segment it has traditionally passed by: Commercial vehicles.

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Closeup of truck tire treads.
Maintenanceby News/Media ReleaseJune 12, 2024

Uptake Tire Insights Reduces Failures by 83%

Uptake’s Tire Insights allows fleets to monitor and manage tire health, curtailing significant failures by over 80%.

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2024 Kenworth T680 tractor.
Driversby News/Media ReleaseJune 12, 2024

Deadline Nears for Kenworth Vet-Driver Recognition Program

The June 20 deadline is drawing near for nominations to the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award sponsored in part by Kenworth.

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Paccar MX-13 CARB diesel engine.
Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseJune 11, 2024

Kenworth Introduces MX-13 CARB-Compliant Engine

A new, CARB-compliant version of the Paccar MX-13 diesel engine is now available for select Kenworth truck models.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJune 11, 2024

Brake Violations Put 500-Plus Commercial Motor Vehicles Out of Service

What brake-related violations put trucks and other commercial vehicles out of service during CVSA's unannounced Brake Safety Day?

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A row of new Peterbilt Model 579EV electric trucks.
Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseJune 10, 2024

Peterbilt Inks its Largest Electric Vehicle Order to Date

Einride has purchased 150 Model 579EV electric vehicles from Peterbilt for use by its heavy-duty fleet customers.

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Reyco Granning employ welding a truck suspension.
Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseJune 10, 2024

Hendrickson Acquires Reyco Granning

Hendrickson’s acquisition of Reyco Granning will give the company an opportunity to expand both its product reach and manufacturing footprint.

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