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Fontaine Expands Flatbed Lineup with New Fleet-Focused Models, Eyes 2027 Launch
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (924+ words) Fontaine is broadening its flatbed lineup with new models aimed at fleets, including a lightweight aluminum trailer expected in 2027 that emphasizes durability, repairability, and lower cost. Fontaine Trailer brought a prototype of its new Force all-aluminum flatbed trailer to the…...
Is a 2027 Truck Prebuy Still in the Cards?
9+ mon, 1+ day ago (1602+ words) Despite the current market uncertainty, Brian Antonellis, senior vice president of fleet operations for Fleet Advantage, thinks some fleets will prebuy Class 8 trucks ahead of the 2027 model year. Increased prices and reduced fuel economy may still spark a 2027 Class 8 prebuy,…...
Volvo Starts Factory Production of All-New VNR Regional Truck
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (598+ words) Production begins less than a year after Volvo unveiled its new regional-haul VNR. The first Volvo VNR units rolled off the assembly line in February and will be delivered to Clayton, a national single-family homebuilder. Volvo Trucks North America has…...
Volvo Sees Market ‘Tipping Point’ as New VNL Orders Surge
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (1569+ words) Soft freight conditions persist, but aging fleets, strong order intake, and new-product momentum signal a more optimistic second half of 2026, Volvo Trucks North America says. Magnus Koeck, vice president of strategy, marketing, and brand management said Volvo Trucks North America…...
Toyota’s Entry Into Cellcentric Signals Push to Accelerate Hydrogen Truck Adoption
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1047+ words) By joining Daimler Truck and Volvo, Toyota brings fuel cell expertise to a joint effort aimed at making hydrogen viable for heavy-duty transport. Left to right: Karin R'dstr'm, President and CEO of Daimler Truck; Koji Sato, President of Toyota Motor…...
From Long Haul to Short Loops: The New Math Behind Day Cabs
1+ day, 3+ min ago (1669+ words) As warehouse networks expand, predictable regional routes are replacing long-haul runs'reshaping how fleets spec, operate, and resell day cabs. Compressed routes and home-daily schedules are driving demand for new and used day cabs. Drive through almost any major freight corridor,…...
Volvo Testing Hydrogen-Fueled Internal Combustion Engines on Trucks in Europe
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (489+ words) Volvo has begun on-road testing of heavy-duty trucks powered by hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines. The commercial launch of Volvo's hydrogen solution is planned in Europe before 2030. Volvo's hydrogen-powered trucks are being developed to provide higher energy efficiency, lower fuel consumption,…...
Cargo Theft’s New Playbook: Strategic Fraud, Double Brokering, and Cybercrime Hit Trucking
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (1705+ words) Cargo theft is evolving from regional smash-and-grab operations to sophisticated fraud schemes. Strategic theft now accounts for roughly a third of cargo crime, with incidents rising sharply in recent years. Here's how the schemes work " and what fleets can do…...
U.S. Diesel Prices Hit $5.40, Top $7 in California
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (680+ words) Trucking operators are slowing speeds, cutting empty miles, and declining unprofitable freight as diesel costs continue to rise due to conflict in the Middle East. The national average price of a gallon of diesel is now nearly $1.81 higher than it…...
Fullbay Acquires Pitstop to Strengthen AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (589+ words) Pitstop AI will use Fullbay's extensive shop data to drive predictive maintenance for trucking fleets and repair shops. Among other things, the new Fullbay/Pitstop integration can monitor units in real time and flag issues to shop staff before they…...