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Supreme Court Ruling Puts Freight Broker Vetting Practices in Spotlight
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (1243+ words) The unanimous SCOTUS ruling in the closely watched Montgomery v. Caribe case allows state negligence claims against freight brokers that hire unsafe motor carriers, raising new liability and vetting concerns among brokers. "The negligent-hiring tort against brokers, like the negligence tort…...
Why VMRS Is the Natural Link Between AI, Predictive Analytics, and Vehicle Repairs [Commentary]
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (1226+ words) Jon White was a leading figure in the development of VMRS. Now, after five decades of service, White says VMRS is becoming essential to the AI-driven future of truck maintenance. AI has tremendous potential to help fleets with faster, more…...
California Launching $1 Billion Electric Truck Rebate Program
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (798+ words) CARB says the California Clean Fuel Reward program will begin offering point-of-sale rebates of up to $120, 000 for electric commercial trucks starting June 26. The Clean Fuel Reward Program in now registering truck dealers. California Air Resources Board The California Air Resources…...
The Truck Safety Tech K&B Transportation Says Is Making a Difference [Watch]
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (119+ words) Can technology help prevent truck crashes? In this HDT Talks Trucking Short Takes episode, K&B Transportation explains how it's using cameras, speed management tools, cellphone-blocking technology, and other systems to improve safety and reduce risk across its fleet. In…...
Mack Trucks Revamps Parts ASIST Platform with Faster Performance, Improved Navigation
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (261+ words) Mack Trucks has launched a redesigned version of its Parts ASIST online ordering platform, adding faster search, real-time inventory visibility and enhanced order tracking....
Mack Unveils EPA 2027-Compliant MP13 Engine With More Power, Better Fuel Economy
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (847+ words) 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. The new Mack MP13 for EPA 2027 offers power and efficiency for on-highway and vocational applications, such as in this Mack Granite. Mack…...
Fleet Advantage: Fleets Embrace Generative AI, but Data Problems Limit Operational Gains
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (885+ words) New Fleet Advantage research shows generative AI adoption has exploded among private fleets. But poor data integration and weak ROI tracking are preventing fleets from unlocking AI's full operational and financial value. A new Fleet Advantage study has found that…...
Maverick Announces 2026 Driver Pay Raises
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (507+ words) New raises for Maverick Transportation drivers will take effect on May 31, 2026. Maverick's new pay structure will see experienced drivers earning $. 64-$. 67 CPM ($84, 000-$96, 000 first year average). Maverick Transportation has announced new pay increases for flatbed over-the-road drivers and multiple dedicated driving divisions,…...
Kodiak and Roehl Transport Launch Autonomous Route Between Dallas and Houston
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (658+ words) Kodiak AI and Roehl Transport have begun autonomous freight operations on a regular Dallas-Houston route, marking another step toward Kodiak's planned driverless launch by the end of 2026. Kodiak AI has begun hauling freight autonomously for Roehl Transport. Freight service on…...
Autonomous Trucks at ACT Expo 2026
1+ week, 2+ day ago (228+ words) The Advanced Clean Transportation Expo isn't just about "clean" transportation; it's also about advanced technology. You'd be hard-pressed to find transportation technology more advanced than autonomous trucks, which were the subject of educational sessions at the 2026 Las Vegas show. And…...