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Failure is not a truck OEM option
What starts as one new truck project becomes a mission to build a new truck platform.
November 17, 2025
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Regulations
EPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'
The EPA says it will maintain its 2027 NOx timeline, citing a need to protect health and avoid market distortions.
November 17, 2025
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The new Volvo Trucks configurator
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The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out. 
July 7, 2025
The new Volvo Trucks configurator
Alternative power
The Tesla elephant in trucking’s room
50-plus years ago, we saw then-upstarts Toyota and Honda crash into the U.S. market. There were no shortage of skeptics about their long-term success.
November 10, 2025
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Trucks
Tesla's updated Semi design breaks cover before 2026 production start
Tesla's long-awaited Semi just got a design refresh. Here's what's new as the electric hauler nears its 2026 production start.
November 7, 2025
Tesla's updated Semi features an updated headlight design and front bumper, a restyled wraparound windshield, and improved aerodynamics.
Equipment controls
ZF providing steering components for 100 additional Kodiak autonomous trucks
The companies have extended their long-standing partnership with Kodiak's purchase of 100 steering systems with redundant components for its autonomous trucks. Also: Hours of service relief in the Dakotas for haulers of specific commodities; toll increase coming to U.S.-Canada bridge.
November 5, 2025
ZF’s commercial vehicle product portfolio enables autonomous mobility, including redundant ReAX, adaptive electronic steering assist system and next-generation Electric Power Steering.
Trucks
The VNL hotel: Volvo's largest sleeper big on comfort and functionality
CCJ Editor Jason Cannon recently spent the night in the bunk of a VNL 860 ahead of a test drive through the Carolinas.
November 3, 2025
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Used trucks
Truck lives are like people’s lives
The constant theme for both people and trucks is that maintenance costs increase with age and miles.
November 1, 2025
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Trucks
Mack introduces pink Pioneer for breast cancer awareness
The all-pink Pioneer goes along with the company's "Pink Lady" Anthem displayed in front of Mack HQ. Also: Shippers' market turned positive in August; ATA's Share the Road drivers receive Mack Pioneer; Mississippi Trucking Association president receives ATA award.
October 31, 2025
Mack Trucks' specially wrapped all-new Mack Pioneer (right) alongside the iconic “Pink Lady” Mack Anthem (left).
Trailers
Grote levels up with new proactive safety solutions
Grote Industries announced two innovative safety systems aimed to protect passenger car drivers and heavy truck operators on the road.
October 26, 2025
Grote Industries' Andrew Grose explains the company's new H.E.L.P. DeliverSafe accident mitigation system at the 2025 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition in San Diego.
Battery electric
Volvo's electric dealer network grows 8,200% in 4 years
Volvo has 700+ VNR Electric trucks on the road, logging 20 million miles and holding 30% of the NA electric truck market.
October 26, 2025
With more than 700 Volvo VNR Electric trucks now operating across the United States and Canada, operators of these vehicles have logged more than 20 million zero-tailpipe-emission miles and eliminated an estimated 34,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚—the equivalent of taking more than 7,000 passenger cars off the road for a full year.
Alternative power
Tesla expects electric Semi debut in late 2026
All signs continue to point to a 2026 mass production launch of Tesla's electric Semi.
October 25, 2025
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Regulations
OOIDA wants Congress to strengthen CDL training standards
OOIDA calls on Congress to strengthen CDL training, licensing and qualifications. Also: Clean Energy launching Freightliner X15N demo.
October 22, 2025
Clean Energy says its demo truck program will give fleets across the country the opportunity to experience first-hand the capabilities of the Freightliner Cascadia Gen 5 equipped with the X15N. Participating carriers will be able to fuel at Clean Energy’s network of RNG stations nationwide, showcasing the ease of integrating low-carbon fueling into their own fleet operations.
Trucks
Trump delays heavy truck tariff one month, adds medium-duty tax
President Donald Trump has announced a new 25% tariff on imported trucks, delaying a prior plan but expanding it to include medium-duty vehicles.
October 6, 2025
Worker in safety vest checking truck tire in industrial manufacturing facility
Trucks
Test driving Volvo's all new VNL
CCJ recently got some on-highway time with Volvo's flagship tractor.
October 6, 2025
All New Volvo Vnl On Highway Fully Loaded Test Drive
Trucks
New truck tariff will spark 'major increase in equipment costs'
The average cost of a Class 8 tractor could approach $240,000 thanks to a new 25% tariff and the existing 12% FET.
September 26, 2025
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Trucks
Trump imposes 25% tariff on heavy trucks
Effective next week, the U.S. will levy tariffs on all imported heavy duty trucks.
September 26, 2025
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Trucks
Volvo opens order book for VNR
Volvo on Tuesday opened up the order books for the model that first hit the market just more than eight years ago as the successor to its VNM model.
September 23, 2025
Two Volvo semi-trucks parked in front of a gray industrial warehouse
Trucks
Volvo makes side curtain airbags standard in new trucks
The side curtain airbags are engineered to deploy in a rollover, offering added protection for both the driver and passenger.
September 23, 2025
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EPA won't delay 2027 NOx rule, but plans 'major changes'
The EPA says it will maintain its 2027 NOx timeline, citing a need to protect health and avoid market distortions.
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Workforce
No retirement plans on deck for aging drivers, but job satisfaction high
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Workforce
Show me the money: Drivers report falling pay, shrinking miles and pay disputes with carriers
A new bill argues that EPA emissions safeguards shouldn't 'jeopardize human safety' in the cold. It would allow manufacturers to suspend derates at freezing temps and create a year-round DEF exemption for vehicles north of 59 degrees latitude.
Regulations
Bill targets 'life-threatening' engine derates in extreme cold
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Alternative power
Groups press states to leverage public funds to lower electric truck prices
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