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Jamie Hagen owner, Hell Bent Xpress.
Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 29, 2026

Jamie Hagen Gets Real About Running a Small Fleet in an Uncertain Economy

Small fleet owner Jamie Hagen says new legal risks, volatile fuel prices, and a changing freight market are forcing small carriers to rethink how they operate — and what they can afford.

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Closeup of engine in Mack truck
Newsby Deborah LockridgeMay 13, 2026

Mack Unveils EPA 2027-Compliant MP13 Engine With More Power, Better Fuel Economy

Along with unveiling its EPA 2027-compliant MP13 engine, Mack outlined powertrain changes across its Class 6-8 lineup, including new Cummins-based X10 engines.

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Crowd at Volvo booth at ACT Expo
Newsby Deborah LockridgeMay 8, 2026

How Volvo’s New D13 Engine Meets EPA 2027 Emissions Without Sacrificing Power or Fuel Efficiency

Volvo says advances in combustion and aftertreatment helped its new EPA 2027 D13 engine avoid the fuel-economy penalties many once expected from tighter NOx emissions limits.

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Stemco wheel-end.
ArticlesApril 27, 2026

Saving Fuel at the Wheel End

Wheel ends are often overlooked in the quest for better fuel economy. But Joshua Kucera, product manager, Stemco, warns that neglecting wheel ends can reduce fuel economy and increase maintenance headaches.

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Dual truck tires with black aerodynamic wheel cover and a man bending down getting ready to take one off
Newsby Deborah LockridgeApril 10, 2026

Deflecktor: Hubbub Aerodynamic Wheel Cover Cost-Effective Even for Trailers

Aerodynamic wheel covers can deliver small but meaningful fuel-economy gains for fleets, and Deflecktor says its latest design aims to make the technology easier and more affordable to deploy.

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2026 Mack Anthem rolls off the assembly line
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 13, 2026

Mack Begins Redesigned Anthem Production

Mack’s new Anthem Class 8 tractor targets regional-haul fleets with enhanced maneuverability and fuel economy gains.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 27, 2025

Economy Tops Trucking Industry Issues Ranking as New Concerns Emerge

English proficiency for drivers and artificial intelligence in trucking were among four trucking industry concerns that made their first appearance on the American Transportation Research Institute’s annual Top Industry Issues report. Unsurprisingly, the state of the economy remained in the top spot.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 27, 2025

Partnership Brings Small Fleets and Owner-Operators Fuel Savings and More

Multi Service Fuel Card is teaming up with Radius to bring fuel management and telematics together to help small trucking fleets save money and get back-end insights into fuel economy.

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TMC 2025 Annual Meeting.
Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 18, 2025

Trucks, Trump and Tech at TMC

The mood on the show floor at the 2025 TMC Annual Meeting in Nashville March 10-13 was upbeat. A new attendance record and newfound optimism regarding the economy and the regulatory landscape were evident and largely outweighed any reservations regarding Trump's tariffs and trade wars.

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Man on convention stage
Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 15, 2024

'Return to Normal' Economy Means Good News for Trucking

After the ups and downs of the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath, economic and industry numbers indicate that the industry is slowly getting “back to normal,” Bob Costello, American Trucking Associations chief economist, told attendees at ATA’s management conference in Nashville.

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