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Diesel cylinder deactivation reduces NOx by 74%

As emissions rules tighten, diesel cylinder deactivation testing by Cummins and Tula shows big NOx reductions and double-digit gains in fuel efficiency.

April 13, 2021

Cummins and Tula Technologies announced today a 74% cut in NOx using Tula's diesel Dynamic Skip Fire technology, a cylinder deactivation (CDA) system that's overcome challenges that have long hindered CDA diesel development.

Pete debuts four new vocational models

After 25 years, Peterbilt overhauls its medium duty truck lineup.

April 7, 2021

Designed for the Class 5 and Class 6 non-CDL lease and rental markets, the Model 535 and Model 536 were born from a clean sheet design and a development program that took five years.

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Isuzu working to bring self-driving to medium-duty

The effort will integrate Gatik’s autonomous driving technology into several Isuzu medium-duty N-Series trucks to produce SAE Level 4 delivery vehicles.

April 7, 2021

The two companies hope the collaboration will accelerate the commercialization of autonomous delivery fleets while contributing to a safer and more sustainable logistics community in the future.

Economic trends

Truck orders unaffected by assembly slowdowns

Many OEMs are already struggling to keep up with demand as a global shortage of semiconductors and supply limitations of various other components have crimped production plans for Volvo, Mack, Kenworth and Peterbilt.

April 6, 2021

Mack lehigh valley operations

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

At start of production, both Freightliner battery electric models will come equipped with the all-new Detroit ePowertrain.

Kenworth's all-new medium duty lineup has automotive vibe

Kenworth's production-ready trucks are purposefully built to fully address critical medium-duty market needs of fleet customers and drivers.

April 5, 2021

Kenworth, Pete hit by semiconductor shortage

Paccar expects a semiconductor shortage will continue for at least the next few months.

March 31, 2021

Semi-truck assembly line

Battery-powered utility truck set to be nation's first

Con Edison teamed up with Lion Electric and utility truck upfitter Posi-Plus to build an all-electric Class 8 utility truck for use in New York. It's part of Con Edison's goal to add all-electric and hybrid vehicles to their fleet.

March 31, 2021

Lion8 Bucket Truck Rendering Background

eSprinter production slated for U.S., Germany

Mercedes-Benz is banking on an all-electric future as it announces eSprinter production plans in the U.S. and Germany.

March 31, 2021

Mercedes Benz E Sprinter

Get powertrain gains through new technology

Cummins and Allison are trusted powertrain icons who recently talked about steps fleets can take to maximize powertrain efficiency during the virtual 2021 Work Truck Show.

March 26, 2021

Global supply shortages begin to hit heavy truck builds

The parent of Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America said beginning next month the company will implement production stoppages across its global truck manufacturing operations.

March 24, 2021

Mack Trucks expects assembly disruptions at its Lehigh Valley Operations in the coming months.

Truck fires lead to Ram HD diesel recalls

A defective heater relay has been blamed for starting truck fires in certain 2021 Ram heavy-duty trucks. Ram recommends parking affected trucks outside while waiting on a repair.

March 24, 2021

2021 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab tow upfit

Lordstown truck burns up, Hindenburg later alleges fake pre-orders

Lordstown was still dealing with headlines concerning a blaze that burned up their Endurance pickup and caught a tree on fire when they were hit with a report alleging fraudulent business practices.

March 17, 2021

Hwt endurance Main08 Scaled

Struggling chip supply leads to less mpg for GM trucks

Some Chevy and GMC pickups will see a drop in fuel economy because of a semiconductor shortage that began last year during the pandemic when demand for laptops shot up.

March 17, 2021

2021 Chevy Silverado LT Trail Boss

Hino adds Cummins to Class 6-8 trucks

With production halted over emissions woes, Hino turns to Cummins for its L and XL Series trucks.

March 12, 2021

Project Z, Hino’s development path to zero emissions Class 4 through Class 8 trucks, leans on partnerships with technology leaders in advanced electrification drive systems.

Isuzu N-Series gets '22 update

The 2022i Isuzu N-Series diesel trucks will begin production in July and will be available in the U.S. in the third quarter this year.

March 10, 2021

Front of 2022 Isuzu N-Series diesel truck

Mack Granite, mRide get updates

Along with a reduction in driver steering efforts at low speed, Command Steer suppresses uneven terrain and reacts to surface irregularities by countering the steer force.

March 8, 2021

driver inside cab of truck

Pete's refreshed 579 all-in on aero, tech

The new 579, boasting a 7% fuel economy improvement over prior generation models, is the most aerodynamic and fuel-efficient Peterbilt model built to-date.

March 4, 2021

Peterbilt New Model 579 Aerodynamics

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Workforce Pell Grant unlocks funds for CDLs, diesel tech certs

Pell Grants would be available for programs lasting 8–14 weeks, helping students fund CDL and certain diesel mechanic certifications.

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Class 8 truck orders surge 159% in February, signaling cyclical recovery

Chief Financial Officer Chris Wikoff noted that last year, average truck count in Werner's One-Way division, where ECM operated, was 2,386, a 10% decrease year-over-year.

ECM Transport future in question amid Werner’s One-Way reorg

Founded in 2012, NHH Services provides specialized transportation and project management services throughout the United States and Canada, with expertise in heavy haul, flatbed, general freight, and complex cargo movements.

Bennett Family of Companies acquires Indiana fleet

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs speaks at TCA Truckload 2026.

FMCSA boss: 'We're going to bite off more than we can chew'

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