2+ hour, 40+ min ago   (301+ words) Its TRU-Demand E-Drive energy management system monitors power draw and adjusts to changes in a facility’s electrical supply, maintaining voltage during brownouts and preventing grid strain when multiple units restart after power outages. The Vector 8200 is Carrier Transicold’s first engineless…...

10+ hour, 42+ min ago   (1816+ words) The automotive industry talks constantly about its workforce shortage. But before we can recruit the next generation, we may need to do a better job giving kids a reason to care about automotive in the first place. Sometimes the spark…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (452+ words) A sub-$40K commercial van, tariff questions, AI-powered maintenance, and a new EV production strategy headline this week’s Truck Chat Cheat Sheet. A sub-$40K commercial van, tariff questions that could hit fleet purchasing, smarter maintenance powered by AI, and a completely…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (542+ words) The top technicians from Cox Fleet and Manheim tested their skills in Nashville, Tennessee, at Cox Automotive’s 2026 Top Tech Finals. The overall winners will advance to compete at the American Trucking Association’s TMC SuperTech competition. Cox Fleet and Manheim technicians…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (294+ words) After more than 30 years in fleet, Arrow International’s Bob Adamsky has learned that the job is about far more than vehicles. He shares the lessons he wishes every fleet manager could learn a little earlier. Fleet management may start with…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (781+ words) Detroit Gen 6 engines apply technologies customers know today to provide a straightforward path to EPA 2027 compliance. Detroit, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), announced customers can begin specifying Detroit Gen 6 DD13 and DD15 engines in Freightliner and Western Star trucks…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (554+ words) Following the integration, Reading Truck Equipment and Masterack will continue investing in the products and capabilities that help commercial fleets and dealers operate more efficiently. Reading Truck Equipment and Masterack, two leading J. B. Poindexter & Co. companies specializing in commercial vehicle upfit…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (625+ words) Matthew Cole brings more than 30 years of automotive and technology leadership to Wheels, including experience with connected and software-defined vehicle technologies. Matthew Cole has joined Wheels as president, bringing more than 30 years of automotive and technology leadership experience to the…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (437+ words) The APEX by BendPak AB28 digital wheel balancer is designed to support everything from passenger-vehicle and light-truck wheels to performance and specialty wheels. BendPack said the AB28 is easy to use, featuring an intuitive touch-pad interface that efficiently guides technicians through data…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (546+ words) During a special vocational truck event last week, Kenworth featured the T880e, the T880S, and the C580. Here is an overview, but follow the link inside the article to get full coverage. The Kenworth T880e is the industry’s first Class 8 battery-electric truck built for…...