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HDT Senior Editor Looks Back at Trucking in 2018 [Photos]

The HDT staff spent 2018 spanning the globe chasing new trucking technology. Here, Senior Editor Jack Roberts offers a look back at highlights from his travels in 2018 covering the trucking industry.

What the Wright Brothers and Huffman's Prairie Can Tell us About Truck Technology in 2018

2018 saw a host of old and new trucking suppliers putting the final touches on a host of amazing new technologies. If the past is any indication, that period of refinement is set to end, and the deployment of these new technologies is imminent, says Senior Editor Jack Roberts in his Truck Tech blog.

2018 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show Pt. 2 [Photos]

The IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany featured vehicles and technology from global truck manufacturers that may have implications for the future of trucking in North America.

Firestone Demonstrates Intelligent Air Spring Sensor

Firestone Industrial Products Company unveiled a fully integrated, intelligent air-spring sensor at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover, Germany.

Navistar Sees Improved Financial Outlook After Traton Deal

Navistar CEO Troy Clarke touted benefits of the company’s deal with Traton Group, noting for example that it has gained more purchasing power.

Trucking's Future Was on Display at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show

Truck shows are always a good place to spot emerging trends and the vibrant IAA Commercial Vehicles show revealed two big ones this year.

Mercedes-Benz Shows Autonomous Van Concept for Freight, Passengers

Mercedes-Benz Vans showcased a concept of an autonomous, all-electric van in two variants, one for freight and one for passengers.

Daimler's Daum: Platooning May Not be the Holy Grail

At the HDMA Breakfast at the IAA Show in Hannover, Germany, the head of Daimler’s Truck and Bus business division noted that not all new technologies ultimately pan out. And truck platooning may be one of them.

Ford Launches F-Max Tractor for Global Markets

Ford Trucks has launched an all-new tractor called the F-Max, a heavy commercial truck designed for comfort, power, and efficiency.

Eaton Develops Hybrid and Emissions Reduction Components

Eaton has developed several components designed to improve efficiency of electric, hybrid and conventional vehicles and showcased the new technologies at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Show in Hannover, Germany.