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Shell Starship 2.0 enjoys big fuel economy gains while cutting CO2 emissions
Shell's Starship 2.0 scored an impressive 21% gain in fuel economy and a 43% uptick in freight ton efficiency all while cutting carbon emissions during a recent cross-country trip. Regional haul results were even better.
September 2, 2021
Class 7-8
Video: Train vs. truck could have been much worse
We've seen plenty of truck vs. train drama but nothing quite like this. Divine intervention, dumb luck or both may have played a role in sparing everyone involved from injury save for the viewer who watches the frustrating scene unfold.
August 25, 2021
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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
Maintenance
Disc brakes as a driver retention tool
Can having better brakes retain and recruit more drivers? Experts say the confidence and comfort that air disc brakes inspire can win over more drivers.
August 11, 2021
Alternative power
Sales of NatGas trucks climb but infrastructure losing ground to electric
There's been an overall increase in electric charging stations, but a continuing decline of total natural gas stations.
August 3, 2021
Economic trends
Masks are back and more freight could be coming
Citing concern with COVID breakthrough cases, the CDC recommended indoor mask-wearing Tuesday regardless of vaccination status. Trucking experts say volumes should remain 'strong' amid surging cases and may even grow stronger.
July 28, 2021
Alternative power
Tesla delays electric Semi for third time
Tesla cites "limited availability of battery cells and global supply chain challenges," in third delay of its Semi truck launch.
July 26, 2021
Trucks
Chip shortage, ecommerce driving leasing interest
Tight new truck inventories are driving more leasing business, but equipment could dry up fast amid "unprecedented demand."
July 20, 2021
Trucks
Volvo union ends strike with new labor deal
UAW Local 2069 members Wednesday narrowly ratified a new six-year labor deal, ending their strike just short of six weeks.
July 14, 2021
Trucks
Mack offers new day cab roof fairing for Anthem
The new Mack Anthem day cab roof fairing increases fuel efficiency.
June 14, 2021
Trucks
Peterbilt adds UltraLoft to Model 567 options
Peterbilt's largest integral sleeper is now available on the company's workhorse model.
June 1, 2021
Trucks
Kenworth adds 52-Inch flat roof sleeper
The 52-inch flat roof sleeper model is equipped with the new 2.1-meter wide cab.
May 30, 2021
Trucks
Enhancements made to Detroit's Gen 5 DD13 engine, new warranty available for older engines with expired warranties
The fifth-generation DD13 is 60 lbs. lighter than its predecessor due to its new aftertreatment system.
May 27, 2021
Regulations
Achates diesel earns CALSTART praise ahead of Walmart demo
Following roughly 17 years of R&D, a Peterbilt 579 has been equipped with a near-zero emissions, two-stroke diesel engine from Achates that the company says meets 2027 emissions and costs far less than competing four-strokers.
May 11, 2021
Trucks
We got to test Peterbilt's new medium duty trucks
The updates to Peterbilt's medium duty line are straightforward and practical.
April 29, 2021
Class 7-8
Minneapolis protestors angered by delivery truck
A day cab driver found himself confronted by angry protestors while driving yesterday through downtown Minneapolis.
April 21, 2021
Regulations
Exhaust induction boosts MPG, reduces emissions and maintenance
Leonard's Express sees high fuel economy gains with SPIER System that cuts emissions and DPF maintenance with exhaust induction.
April 21, 2021
Trucks
Pete debuts four new vocational models
After 25 years, Peterbilt overhauls its medium duty truck lineup.
April 7, 2021
Alternative power
Freightliner electric trucks now available for order
Nearly 750,000 collective miles have been accumulated on the early Freightliner electric fleet to-date.
April 6, 2021
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