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Diesel prices surge to highest national average since 2014

The national average for a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $3.78, the highest since September 2014. Also: Mack's Predictive Cruise with Econo-Roll now standard on new Anthem, Pinnacle models.

January 26, 2022

Truck Stop Fuel Island

Isuzu, Cummins to collaborate on electric prototype

Following a successful demonstration and pilot phase, Isuzu plans to explore opportunities to commercialize medium-duty battery electric trucks.

January 20, 2022

Isuzu battery electric truck

Paccar announces recall of 1,100 trucks

The recall was prompted by an issue with the trucks' methane detection systems. Also: Florida DOT holding public meetings about truck parking expansion along I-4 corridor.

January 13, 2022

Kenworth T680 Nextgen

Trailer manufacturer expanding to increase intermodal chassis production

Stoughton Trailers is building a new facility in Texas and expects to be manufacturing chassis there by the second quarter this year. Also: J.B. Hunt paid nearly $10 million in appreciation bonuses last year.

January 4, 2022

Stoughton Intermodal Chassis

2021: A year in truck test drives

The pandemic shut down a lot of my test driving after late March 2020, but I had high hopes for making up time and miles in 2021.

December 29, 2021

November truck orders hit 26-year low

October data showed the Class 8 backlog was nearly 281,000 units and at October’s build rate the backlog-to-build ratio was 14.6 months.

December 7, 2021

Truck Assembly Line

Used truck prices likely to extend climb into 2022

Carriers turning to the used truck market to supplement tractor count have been met this year with record prices nearly every month, and that's not likely to change in the immediate future.

November 24, 2021

Trucks waiting to be auctioned

Western Star recalling 7,600 trucks for steering, electrical issues

Two recalls affect model year 2017-2019 Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks, and 2021-2022 49X models. Also: Wisconsin DHL workers vote to join Teamsters; CVSA launching Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative.

November 23, 2021

Western Star 5700XE

Test drive: Mack MD Series

The MD is Mack’s first all-new truck model since the 2017 debut of Anthem and is one of very few bulldogs to offer a non-Mack powertrain.

November 16, 2021

Mack MD Series truck

Western Star canceling 5700XE

The sculpted and sleek 5700XE – XE is for Extreme Efficiency – was Western Star's official attempt at an aero-tractor.

November 10, 2021

Western Star 5700XE

Navistar to pay $52M to settle drawn-out EPA suit

EPA sued Navistar for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act in 2015. As part of the settlement, Navistar will also mitigate at least 10,000 tons of NOx emissions. Also: New dealership group forms in Oklahoma, Texas; ATA's Image Award winners announced.

October 28, 2021

Maxxforce 13 2 1

Navistar updating its A26 engine with more power, efficiency

The coming generation A26 engine marks a 10% improvement in fuel efficiency since the engine’s initial 2017 launch.

October 20, 2021

International A26 engine

Isuzu kicks off production of F-Series, including its first foray into Class 7

All F-Series models are available in eight wheelbases (from 152 to 248 inches) accommodating bodies from 14 to 30 feet in length.

October 19, 2021

trucks in a neighborhood

Tesla's Musk 'hopeful' Semi production starts in 2023

Citing supply chain challenges, Elon Musk said even if Semi was ready for production "we would not be able to make it."

October 8, 2021

Tesla semi tractor

Volvo makes turbo-compounding 13-liter standard on VNL

In the Volvo VNL 740, 760 and 860 models, the new D13TC engine offers more fuel savings for a wider range of applications.

October 7, 2021

Volvo turbo compounding engine

Money laundering, meth operation leads to sentencing of former fleet owners

The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas announced the final sentencing in an ongoing case that involved a meth and money laundering group and a trucking company. Also: Two small Peterbilt recalls; Capitol Christmas Tree tour set.

October 5, 2021

Working around supply chain constraints

The shortage of microchips is all over the news, but there are also issues with steel, lumber, tires and other components that have made it increasingly difficult for vehicle manufactures to complete building both trucks and trailers.

October 4, 2021

line of semi trucks in traffic

International debuts refreshed medium duty truck line

When it debuted in 2018, the Class 6/7 truck – which replaced the DuraStar – missed out on many of the aerodynamic refinements found on its Project Horizon-inspired siblings like the LT and RH series.

September 23, 2021

International MV Series truck

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Women in Trucking member Angelika Mangino is the group's Member of the Month for April. Though more women are entering the filed, a WIT survey showed that safety remains a top concern among female drivers.

Female trucker surveys divide proponents on pay and cab design

Industry leaders agree on safety and respect as top issues among surveyed female truck drivers but disagree on pay and cab design.

Pilot Flying J station

Pilot Company names new executives as part of Berkshire Hathaway ownership

Volvo truck with crashed headlight

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