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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
Trucks
Why real fleet efficiency is far more than MPGs
While miles per gallon remains the trucking industry's default metric due to its simplicity, it fails to measure true vehicle productivity because it ignores cargo weight, alternative powertrains, and underlying measurement variables.
September 14, 2026
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October 22, 2026
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Driver coaching and scorecarding
Driver safety evaluation shifts from isolated events to pattern recognition
Samsara's new Compounding Risk Report finds that crash risk multiplies when risky driving behaviors happen simultaneously. The company announced a new solution this summer that helps fleets identify the riskiest drivers based on patterns rather than individual safety events.
September 11, 2026
Fleet safety dashboard showing priority drivers, coaching metrics, and behavioral risk factors with priority level distribution chart.
Trucks
Buy now? Truck prices on way up with EPA 2027 emissions
Truck and engine OEMs generally have three paths to compliant engines in EPA's proposed NOx-2027 rule changes, all of which are likely to add thousands to the cost of new units.
September 3, 2026
EPA diesel emissions regulations infographic showing Class 8 retail sales trends, diesel engine components, and commercial trucks with regulatory impact analysis.
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
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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
Used trucks
Used HD truck and trailer inventory drops toward pandemic-era lows
U.S. used heavy-duty truck and semi-trailer inventories fell sharply in July—pushing supply near pandemic lows—while truck prices softened and trailer values posted solid gains.
August 27, 2026
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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
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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
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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
Trucks
Bickner Trucking beats its own fuel economy record
One year in, updated figures show as much as a 6.1% improvement in fuel economy among the company's four efficiency units.
August 7, 2026
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Trucks
DTNA building new 'largest truck plant in the U.S.' after exiting Portland production facility
Daimler Truck North America plans to build a new, high-tech U.S. manufacturing facility by 2029 to boost production capacity and create thousands of jobs.
August 6, 2026
Freightliner logo badge on white truck hood with chrome trim and roof light
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
Trailers
U.S. smacks Mexican trailer imports with antidumping duties
The U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed preliminary antidumping duties of up to 79.92% on Mexican van-type trailers. Also: Daimler moving Freightliner, Western Star production to the Carolinas; Atlas Energy and Kodiak AI will expand autonomous trucking operations in the Permian Basin.
August 3, 2026
Row of white refrigerated transport trucks lined up at a logistics facility under blue sky
Used trucks
Used commercial vehicle supply keeps shrinking
Driven by a 31% drop in heavy-duty equipment, U.S. used commercial truck and semi-trailer inventories continued a multi-month decline in June 2026 while retail prices remained largely flat or soft.
July 30, 2026
Fleet of white semi-trucks lined up at a logistics terminal during golden hour sunset
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Technology
Ionization technology aims to reduce fog-related vehicle accidents
Rain Enhancement Technologies is piloting its fog mitigation system at the California Department of Transportation Dynamic Test Facility. The technology aims to target known fog zones to enhance visibility and reduce related traffic incidents.
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Freight demand
Don't underestimate AI's role in trucking's recovery
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Artificial Intelligence
The blind spot in fleet safety: When AI misses the crash risk
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Business
J.B. Hunt eyes 2027 bid season rate hike to fend off higher driver, fuel, and medical costs
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