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Trucks

Volvo recalling trucks over passenger seat issue
The recall affects more than 700 model year 2018-2024 Volvo VN, VNR and VHD models. Also: DOT Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking hosting meeting; new Trucking Cares Foundation donation.
November 28, 2023
Volvo VNR
Volvo's SuperTruck 2 'the most aerodynamic and efficient truck' Volvo has ever built
Volvo Trucks SuperTruck 2 exceeded expectations with a 134% increase in freight efficiency.
November 1, 2023
Volvo Supertruck
Seat belt issue prompts recall of 3,800 Kenworths
The majority of trucks impacted are W900 models, as well as some T800 and T660 units. Also: Wreaths Across America "Escort to Arlington" to consist of 13 tractor-trailers; Mack recalling 17 trucks equipped with recalled nat-gas Cummins engine.
November 7, 2023
John McCormick's 2021 Kenworth W900L
Trucks
Freightliner sets sights on vocational segment with electric eM2
Hexagon Purus will incorporate its zero-emission technology, including battery systems, auxiliary modules, power modules, and vehicle-level software, along with power-take-off (PTO) options.
November 6, 2023
Freightliner eM2
Test Drives
Mack's zero-emission MD shines at ground zero for electric trucks
With up to 185 hp continuous power and 260 hp at peak, the MD Electric packs plenty of oomph and three-times the torque of its diesel-powered sibling, and Mack is launching a subscription program to support it.
October 31, 2023
Mack MD Electric truck
Trucks
Freightliner kicks off production of electric medium duty model
The first production units in the U.S. will be delivered to Ferguson, Hogan Truck Leasing, Penske Truck Leasing, PITT OHIO, Ryder, Titan Freight Systems, and Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing.
October 26, 2023
Freightliner-eM2
Trucks
U-bolts that could wear hole in fuel tanks prompt Peterbilt recall
Affected units include model year 2021-2024 Peterbilt 579 and 567 trucks. Also: Weight exemption for certain Iowa ag haulers extended; Trucking Cares Foundation donates to Truckers Against Trafficking.
October 18, 2023
Peterbilt 567
Used trucks
How long will used trucks be a buyer’s market?
Used truck sales are more than a function of how well new trucks are selling.
October 10, 2023
a line of semi trucks
Alternative power
Jay Leno's Tesla Semi test drive the closest look yet
Former late night host Jay Leno does his best to find out the Tesla Semi's tare weight, and fails, but still makes a great video showing off some of the truck's highlights.
October 3, 2023
jay leno tesla semi test drive
Test Drives
The 'Mackification' of the medium duty segment
As recently as four or five years ago, if you saw Mack on a job site it was probably one of a few things: a Granite dump, a Pinnacle (or maybe a Titan) dropping off a load, or a really, really old Freedom – or even older D Model.
September 27, 2023
White Mack MD7 water truck
Alternative power
Pepsi spills the beans on Tesla Semi's real-world hauling performance
After a long silence, Pepsico has finally given detailed information about the Tesla Semi; its range, weights, duty cycles and performance. The news may surprise some.
September 27, 2023
pepsi tesla semi
Used trucks
Used equipment values still have 'some room to fall'
It might get worse. Speaking during a Used Truck Association (UTA) webinar Thursday, Black Book's Josh Giles says the loss in used equipment values that began last year has possibly not hit rock bottom.
September 21, 2023
Overhead view of many trucks
Trucks
Settlement reached in Canadian Navistar MaxxForce engine lawsuit
The proposed settlement is for CAD $14.5 million (approximately $10.8 million USD). Also: Diesel prices rise to 2023 high; Southeastern Freight Lines relocates Austin, Texas, facility; new Kenworth dealership open in Metro Detroit.
September 20, 2023
Navistar MaxxForce
Battery electric
Isuzu, ChargePoint ink EV infrastructure, training deal
Isuzu in March announced it will introduce the NRR EV, a Class 5 battery electric truck, in early 2024 for the 2025 model year.
September 19, 2023
Isuzu EV and ChargePoint chargers
Trucks
Two Paccar recalls affect nearly 900 medium-duty trucks
A fuel filter hose issue in certain Cummins engines and a driveline issue in certain Dana-Spicer drivelines prompted the recalls. Also: Nikola expands dealer network in Canada; trucking groups donate to help fund car seats for children.
September 19, 2023
Kenworth medium-duty trucks
Alternative power
Tesla Semi real-world performance stats finally drop: Does it live up to the hype?
The much-hyped Tesla Semi's real-world range, charging and performance stats have finally dropped, and now the trucking world can judge if it's really "the most badass rig on the road."
September 13, 2023
tesla semi real world performance stats
Trucks
Yellow adds seats to its Board
Yellow Corp., said it has added two BOD seats. Also: The 100,000th Peterbilt 389 rolled off the company's Denton, Texas, assembly line. Also: House subcommittee holding hearing on autonomous trucks Wednesday; Mack MD trucks recalled.
September 12, 2023
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Natural gas
Shell Starship: a tale of two halves (literally)
Shell's third-generation Starship enters its final assembly stage following a major overhaul from Gen 2.
September 11, 2023
Starship's cab sits on a lift at SPEVCO while awaiting the chassis. Craig Tharpe, SPEVCO director of engineering and design, said it will take about a day to put the pieces together, and several more days to connect all the pieces and test them properly.
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Business
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