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How OEMs are reducing electric truck prices
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (1065+ words) The benefits of fleet electrification continue to be outweighed by its hurdles. The upfront cost of battery-electric vehicles remains a particular challenge. Zero-emission commercial vehicles are expensive. It's a significant reason why ZEV adoption is stalling, Congress voted'to revoke CARB…...
Recall Roundup: NHTSA issues commercial vehicle recalls affecting Ford, Ram, International, Pierce models
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (542+ words) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Ford, International, and more. Owners of the affected vehicles should be contacted via U. S. mail over the next two months, but fleet and independent…...
Harbinger launches cabover work truck as hybrid and electric
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (533+ words) INDIANAPOLIS'Harbinger Motors might be more well-known as the producer of electric step vans, but the young company's product portfolio is growing. The startup OEM is launching a new model, the HC Series Cab, here at Work Truck Week 2026, adding a…...
Goodyear launches 42nd annual Highway Hero Award to highlight courageous truck drivers
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (330+ words) "The target audience includes professional truck drivers with valid CDLs who operate commercial vehicles and may have performed heroic acts on duty, as well as industry stakeholders interested in recognizing and celebrating courageous drivers." Goodyear launches 42nd annual Highway Hero Award…...
When to shift from a heavy-duty rig to a medium-duty truck
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (1100+ words) In a rapidly shifting trucking market such as what the industry has experienced for the past few years, fleet owners understand that operations change and evolve. That means equipment should evolve with it. Fleet Owner recently dove into the reasons…...
When to think about shifting truck classes
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (911+ words) Trucking industry veterans understand that operations change. A trucking company's largest customer might relocate a warehouse. Acceptable delivery windows could increase or decrease. Switching to another haul type could increase profits for a trucking company." When those operational changes happen,…...
Is EPA Smart Way just marketing hype? Let's look at the math.
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (362+ words) The EPA boasts that nearly 4, 000 companies and organizations participate in Smart Way, with over 200 major industry associations, non-governmental organizations, states, localities, and professional trade groups participating as Smart Way Affiliates. The EPA names Excellence Awardees each year; over the past…...
Recall Roundup: NHTSA issues recalls for Ford, Volvo, Wabash, and other commercial vehicles
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (1032+ words) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicle equipment, including brands from Ford, Volvo, Wabash, and more. Owners of the affected vehicles should be contacted via U. S. mail over the next two months, but fleet…...
Recall Roundup: Ford, Mack, and Volvo trucks face recalls tied to wiper, airbag, and signal failures
1+ week, 1+ day ago (566+ words) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Autocar and Mack. Owners of the affected vehicles should be contacted via U. S. mail over the next two months, but fleet and independent owners…...
Recall Roundup: NHTSA issues alerts for Altec, Ford, Mack, and Orange EV commercial vehicles
4+ week, 2+ day ago (443+ words) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued recall notices for commercial vehicles, including brands from Altec, Ford, and more. Owners of the affected vehicles should be contacted via U. S. mail over the next two months, but fleet and independent…...