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The myth of the bottomless market: Evaluating Class 8 truck sales and tech optimism
Tech startups entering the commercial vehicle sector often present unrealistic sales projections that ignore the fixed size of the Class 8 truck market and where those sales will actually originate.
October 14, 2026
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Volvo overhauls its heavy-haul VNX model: 'Nothing like you’ve ever seen before'
Volvo Trucks North America has launched its redesigned third-generation VNX heavy-haul and vocational truck.
October 14, 2026
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October 1, 2026
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Cummins warns EPA's Texas diesel waiver risks engine damage
Cummins is urging customers to follow strict engine fuel specifications and avoid unapproved high-sulfur diesel.
October 8, 2026
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Improving fuel efficiency pays big dividends
Amid record-high diesel prices, fleet operators can significantly lower operational costs by optimizing routing, curbing speeding, and reducing vehicle idling.
September 29, 2026
Maintenance
Managing older trucks amid rising costs and regulatory shifts
As fleets weigh upgrading versus maintaining older trucks in 2027, operators must adopt proactive maintenance schedules, account for rising parts costs.
September 28, 2026
Battery electric
Electric terminal tractors graduate from pilot projects to proven assets
A new report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) reveals that electric terminal tractors have transitioned from early pilots to proven, cost-saving assets for over half of surveyed fleets.
September 25, 2026
Class 7-8
Kenworth's C580: A modernized million-pound titan replacing the iconic C500
Kenworth's C580 is an extreme-duty vocational truck rated for loads approaching one million pounds that preserves the legendary C500 chassis while adding a modern 2.1-meter cab and updated powertrain.
September 16, 2026
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U.S. dropping Obama-era fuel economy standards for truck engines
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is eliminating standalone fuel economy regulations for commercial truck engines, citing a lack of statutory authority under the Energy Independence and Security Act.
August 29, 2026
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Detroit opening orders for new Gen6 diesel engines
Detroit will start taking orders Sept. 1 for its EPA 2027-compliant Gen 6 DD13 and DD15 engines for Freightliner and Western Star trucks.
August 27, 2026
Test Drives
110 miles and 100 degrees in Peterbilt's Model 579
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Editor Jason Cannon and Peterbilt Marketing Manager Zach Gross on a 110-mile test drive through the scorching 100-degree Texas heat from Denton to Bowie and back.
August 24, 2026
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Detroit all-in on 2027 diesel engines
Daimler Truck will bypass non-conformance penalties to launch fully compliant heavy-duty engines for 2027.
August 13, 2026
Battery electric
Is it almost Tesla time? Aftermarket challenge facing Tesla Semi and EV fleets
The success of heavy-duty models like the Tesla Semi will ultimately hinge on aftermarket support, uptime, and grid infrastructure rather than range alone.
August 11, 2026
Class 7-8
Get up close with the rarest Peterbilt of 2026: The Freedom 250 Model 589
Peterbilt launched the Freedom 250 special edition Model 589, a limited collector's truck capped at just 250 units that celebrates America’s 250th birthday.
August 11, 2026
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Nexio Power unveils Class 7 propane bobtail
The demonstration vehicle features a 7.2-liter supercharged V-8 propane engine paired with an Allison 3500 RDS six-speed automatic transmission.
August 10, 2026
Indicators
EPA rules, sold-out build slots slow surging Class 8 truck orders
Preliminary July North American Class 8 net orders surged up to 75% year over year as near-capacity 2026 build slots and pending EPA regulations constrained new order volume.
August 7, 2026
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International poised to revamp 'quite old' cab around its new powertrain
To complement its new S13 Integrated Powertrain, International plans to replace its aging cab structure with a modern design engineered for improved driver ergonomics and serviceability.
August 6, 2026
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Cummins' new 15-liter getting phased launch next year in updated rollout plan
Cummins will enter limited production in January with its new X10 and X15 platforms while keeping legacy engines available through 2027.
July 23, 2026
Test Drives
Go for a spin with International's S13 powertrain
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Editor Jason Cannon test-drives the International LT truck to demonstrate how its proprietary, highly integrated S13 powertrain delivers a quiet, fuel-efficient ride while remaining fully compliant with upcoming 2027 emissions standards.
July 15, 2026
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Nussbaum Transportation CEO stepping down next year
After a 45-year career that started in the maintenance shop, Brent Nussbaum will step down as CEO of Nussbaum Transportation in 2027.
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Volvo overhauls its heavy-haul VNX model: 'Nothing like you’ve ever seen before'
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