Trucks

Battery, drivetrain issues prompt International recalls
Navistar is recalling more than 1,400 medium- and severe-duty trucks for two issues. Also: Mack recalling Granite models for steering issue; CVSA accepting nominations for IDEA driver program; Averitt donates $1.2M to St. Jude.
March 21, 2023
International HV
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
Nikola Tre
International adding its new S13 powertrain to vocational HX
The S13 Integrated Powertrain is Navistar's first in-house designed and engineered powertrain, and the first new International on-highway product since regulators approved Volkswagen subsidiary Traton Group's takeover of Navistar last July.
March 15, 2023
International HX model
Isuzu bringing back its Class 5 gas truck with 6.6-liter
The initial launch of the Class 5 gas truck was equipped with a 6.0-liter V8 certified and supplied by Power Solutions International, a model built from a customized Vortec V8 block.
March 9, 2023
Going forward Isuzu's Class 5 gas trucks will be equipped with a 6.6-liter General Motors engine that puts out 350 hp and 425 lb.-ft. of torque.
Bollinger Motors getting closer to production on its Class 4 EV
The B4 can be outfitted with one or two battery packs to accommodate cost and range requirements.
March 8, 2023
Bollinger Motors B4
Hino adds electric models
Available in 2024, the Class 5 M5e cabover and Class 6 L6e conventional models integrate SEA Electric’s SEA-Drive power system.
March 8, 2023
Class 6 Hino L6e
Mack adding all-electric option to its MD models
The battery electric version of the MD is Mack's first on-highway electric model, and it sits alongside Mack's LR Electric refuse truck in the company's zero emissions line.
March 8, 2023
Mack MD Electric
Workhorse adds third EV to lineup
The W56 step van model is a fully electric Class 5/6 model and the third battery electric model in the Workhorse lineup.
March 8, 2023
Available in a number of work truck configurations tailored to meet various business applications, the W56 is Workhorse's new Class 5/6 model.
Isuzu will launch electric truck next year with 4 battery pack options
The N-Series EV joins a crowded battery-electric final-mile field filled with commercial vans, electrified legacy models and BEVs from startups.
March 8, 2023
Isuzu N-Series EV
Daimler recalling 60,000 trucks for steering issue
The recall affects a number of Freightliner models and is an extension of a 2021 recall that impacted 105,000 Cascadias. Also: ContainerPort Group expands into Philadelphia; new driving school in Florida; Mack named official hauler for Skip Barber Racing.
March 7, 2023
Freightliner Cascadia
Plus lands OEM partner for its autonomous truck upfit
Plus' autonomous driving suite finds a global partner and should hit the U.S. market as factory-fit standard equipment next year.
February 22, 2023
Nikola Tre
New truck buyers dictate the portfolio planning of used truck buyers
Fleets that buy new trucks largely dictate the vehicles that second and third buyers will choose from, and that will soon include zero-emission trucks.
February 20, 2023
used semi trucks for sale
Two new truck models highlight 100 years of Kenworth
A special edition T680 and a limited edition W900 will highlight Kenworth's centennial celebration.
February 15, 2023
Kenworth 100 year special editions
Freightliner debuts second SuperTruck
SuperTruck II achieved an aerodynamic drag reduction of more than 12% over SuperTruck I and its prototype 13-liter engine reduced fuel consumption by 5.7%.
February 1, 2023
Freightliner SuperTruck II
Pronto focusing more on off-road autonomy as on-highway software challenges remain
Though strides have been made in autonomous driving technology, software still "can't generalize and predict" as well as developers had hoped, said Pronto Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer Ognen Stojanovski.
January 31, 2023
Pronto self-driving trucks
Leonard's Express adds to military-themed truck fleet
As part of its patriotic “wrapped truck” program, the company has now vinyl wrapped five new trucks with a military-themed design. Also: TravelCenters of America growing through franchising, acquisitions.
January 17, 2023
Leonard's Express U.S. Navy truck
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
International trucks recalled over lock nuts
The hex flange lock nuts used in the suspension and steering joints could break, affecting steering stability, according to the recall. Also: NTTC names Driver of the Year finalists; Peterbilt Technician Institute graduates 100th class.
December 7, 2022
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