Test Drives

Quick spin: Nikola Tre battery-electric semi

Nikola appears to have righted itself on the backs of smooth technology and a premium fit and finish that figures to make it a viable OEM for fleets embracing the zero-emission future and the cabover design of the past.

March 15, 2023

2022: A year in CCJ test drives (and a few rides)

CCJ rewinds all the test drives and ride along opportunities we've had this year.

December 21, 2022

Western Star 57X

Watch: Jacobs demonstrates cylinder deactivation and active decompression technology

Jacobs Vehicle Systems shows how cylinder deactivation cuts fuel consumption and emissions while active decompression technology eliminates cab shake during engine shut down and start-up.

November 28, 2022

Jacobs Tula cylinder deactivation demonstration International LT

Torc Robotics autonomous truck a mostly boring ride

Daimler subsidiary Torc Robotics gave CCJ a ride inside one of their autonomous Freightliners this week in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

November 17, 2022

Torc Daimler self driving Freightliner

Watch: Driving recap of Volvo's VNR Electric

Get a detailed breakdown on how you can tell the truck is ready to move in the absence of the familiar sound of a running diesel engine.

November 2, 2022

Watch: Freightliner preps enhancements for its M2, SD models

The SD and M2 get some Cascadia-esque updates on the outside but the interior and tech get the most attention.

September 20, 2022

Freightliner SD cab

Watch: Kenworth's chief engineer on new TX-18 transmission and all-electric trucks

Kenworth Chief Engineer Joe Adams talks to CCJ Senior Editor Tom Quimby about the new TX-18 automated transmission and explains how Kenworth can help fleets get behind the wheel of an electric T680E, K370E and K270E.

September 18, 2022

All-electric Kenworth T680E delivers a smooth, powerful ride

The Kenworth T680E is easy to drive and delivers a better experience in terms of acceleration, handling and braking over its diesel counterpart.

September 1, 2022

All-electric Class 8 Kenworth T680E

Freightliner revamps its M2 and SD models

The M2 112 Plus and 114SD Plus get the DD13 Gen 5 engine and its new vocational power ratings.

September 13, 2022

Freightliner Plus M2 and SD

Watch: Test drive with Peterbilt's Natural Gas Model 536

Ride along with CCJ Chief Editor Jason Cannon and Peterbilt's Medium-duty Product Marketing Manager Phil Hall to learn more about this green-energy driving experience.

September 5, 2022

Jason Cannon and Phil Hall

Watch: Ride along in Western Star's new 57X

Ride along with CCJ Chief Editor Jason Cannon as he takes a spin around the Detroit-Metro area in the most fuel efficient Western Star ever built.

August 26, 2022

Jason Cannon driving the new western star 57X

Quick spin: International LT gets next-gen update, new global powertrain

International is giving its on-highway LT Series a facelift after 6 years, and it's getting the last combustion engine that parent company Traton Group says it will ever develop.

August 22, 2022

International LT Series tractor

Test drive: Kenworth's W990 equipped with new 18-speed AMT

Kenworth's W990 may be an old school throwback but its new 18-speed AMTs are all about efficiency.

August 15, 2022

Kenworth W990 52-inch sleeper flat roof

Test drive: Western Star 57X

Western Star's 57X is a high-level premium tractor that the company hopes will appeal to independents and small fleets.

August 3, 2022

Western Star 57X

Watch: More driving and details on Peterbilt's new Model 579

Watch as CCJ Chief Editor Jason Cannon spends some time getting the walk-around details on Peterbilt's Model 579 before striking out on the open road.

August 1, 2022

Jason Cannon test driving the Peterbilt Model 579

Test drive: Peterbilt's refreshed Model 579

Peterbilt's new Model 579 is the perfect blend of new school tech and old school trucking.

July 20, 2022

Black Peterbilt Model 579

Test drive: Peterbilt Model 536 with Cummins L9N natural gas engine

Electrification and hydrogen are clearly the ways of the future, but natural gas is a right-now solution for motor carriers seeking to shrink their carbon footprint.

July 6, 2022

Peterbilt Model 537

Hyzon fuel cell truck impresses with power and zero emissions

The low maintenance, instant torque, quiet operation and zero emissions of Hyzon's Class 8 fuel cell truck has impressed a Southern California fleet that's been operating the truck since last summer.

June 9, 2022

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Yellow semi truck and trailer

Teamsters slam Yellow's consolidation proposal

The union appears dug in with little flexibility in keeping Yellow's rollout of its One Yellow strategy at bay.

Isaac dash camera

Eco-driving coaching can improve driver safety performance

Knight truck on a Monopoly board

Knight-Swift, U.S. Xpress deal likely passes Go, 'near zero chance' it is a monopoly

drivers looking at a U.S. Xpress trailer

Knight-Swift acquiring U.S. Xpress for more than $800 million

The 2023 State Of Heavy Duty Repair Report is here.

The 2023 State Of Heavy Duty Repair Report is here.

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