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Class 7-8

Class 7-8
Gallery: ATA's WorkForce Heroes program gets new Mack Pioneer
The camo-wrapped Mack Pioneer is used to help recruit military veterans into a career in the trucking industry.
October 19, 2026
Chrome Mack Trucks bulldog hood ornament mounted on white truck hood
Class 7-8
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
Female software developer wearing glasses holds tablet while examining code displayed on transparent screens in modern tech workspace
Class 7-8
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
Commercial trucks lined up at night, including yellow Volvo and gray Nissan vehicles in fleet formation
Class 7-8
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
White refrigerated semi-truck with Thermo King cooling unit parked on roadside with trees and red car visible
Class 7-8
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
Analog fuel gauge with needle pointing to quarter tank, featuring E and F indicators on dark background
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
White refrigerated semi-truck with Thermo King cooling unit parked on roadside with trees and red car visible
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
Two white industrial tug tractors flank a red electric charging station in a warehouse facility
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
Red Kenworth semi-truck with chrome details and trailers at industrial yard
Class 7-8
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
Person holding green fuel pump nozzle at gas station truck with amber lights
Class 7-8
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
High-performance diesel engines displayed over congested highway traffic with city skyline at dusk
Test Drives
110 miles and 100 degrees in Peterbilt's Model 579
Join CCJ 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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Class 7-8
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
Multiple automotive engines and turbochargers displayed in a showroom with educational screens in the background
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
White Tesla Cybertruck electric truck displayed outdoors with industrial building and blue sky background
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
White semi-truck with red and blue racing stripes parked in lot, marked 'Only 250 Made'
Class 7-8
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
PICO propane delivery truck with green and white branding displaying 'We Sell Service' text at an indoor facility.
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
Industrial truck engine assembly in manufacturing facility with blue piping and radiator components
Class 7-8
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
Red Volvo semi-truck parked on highway with white tanker trailer and blue sky
Class 7-8
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
Cummins CX15 engine badge mounted on bright orange diesel engine block
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Artificial Intelligence
The blind spot in fleet safety: When AI misses the crash risk
Relying solely on automated video dash cameras without human review exposes motor carriers to courtroom liability from unflagged risky driving behaviors.
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Business
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