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ACT: Class 8 orders up 12% in May
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (201+ words) The Trucker. com " Final North American Class 8 net orders totaled 26, 576 units in May, up 104% y/y and 12% m/m on a seasonally adjusted basis, as published in ACT Research's latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 report "Demand for new…...
Deadline approaching for "Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence" award nominations
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (153+ words) Kenworth, FASTPORT and the U. S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring our Heroes initiative are continuing the search for America's top rookie military veteran driver who has successfully transitioned to the trucking industry following military service. Under the "Transition Trucking: Driving for…...
Cespira and Volvo advance hydrogen engine development for heavy-duty transport
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (181+ words) VANCOUVER, British Columbia "Westport Fuel Systems Inc. is announcing Cespira, its joint venture with Volvo Group, and Volvo Group have signed a development agreement to finalize the integration and commercialization of Cespira's HPDI fuel system technology to enable Volvo Group's…...
ACT: Preliminary net trailer orders up in May
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (254+ words) The Trucker. com " Preliminary net trailer orders in May were 20, 700 units, up only about 1, 300 units from April's 19, 400-unit level, according to ACT Research "A sequential drop in net orders is typically expected, as May traditionally marks the second weakest order…...
ACT: Used truck market loses ground in May
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (188+ words) The Trucker. com " May preliminary Class 8 same dealer used truck retail sales could not keep pace with April's activity, down 13% m/m, according to the latest preliminary release of the State of the Industry: U. S Classes 3-8 Used Trucks published by…...
Air Force veteran named newest Schneider Ride of Pride driver
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (258+ words) GREEN BAY, Wis. " Schneider National Inc. is announcing company driver Greg Smith, a U. S. Air Force veteran, as this year's Schneider Ride of Pride driver. Smith received his new truck on May 23 and has already represented Schneider at an event in…...
Volvo Trucks' top North American service teams advance to Sweden for global championship
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (195+ words) Three dealer service teams from the Volvo Trucks North America network are heading to Gothenburg, Sweden, this September after advancing past 35 other semi-finalist teams to earn coveted spots in the VISTA 2026 World Finals. Participants advance through multiple rounds of theoretical…...
ATRI invites motor carriers to participate in driver-facing cameras study
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (165+ words) The Trucker. com WASHINGTON "The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is calling on motor carriers to participate in its Safety Impacts of In-Cab Monitoring research, which will assess how driver-facing cameras (DFCs) can positively impact safety and operational metrics Fleets…...
Schneider drivers building legacy of safety, one mile at a time
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (241+ words) GREEN BAY, Wis. " Schneider National Inc. is celebrating hundreds of drivers for reaching new safety milestones while delivering reliable performance for shippers. According to Schneider, beyond these remarkable individuals, the awards also reflect Schneider's responsible leadership in investing in drivers…...
Diesel prices continue its double-digit drop
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (245+ words) Diesel prices plunged again this week. According the U. S. Energy Information Association, for the third straight week, the national average price for a gallon of diesel fell by 15 cents again from $5. 210 to $5. 059. Every reporting region showed a decline in the price…...