Volvo Group to build new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Mexico
Volvo expects the plant to be operational in 2026.
J&R Schugel wraps Kenworth T680s to support driver causes
After a driver beat breast cancer, the company wrapped her truck in pink and white to support her goal of raising awareness.
FTR: Class 8 orders down more than 30% month-over-month
Despite the substantial drop from February, FTR says the market is performing well, as March orders are on track with 2023.
A ‘Toward Zero’ emissions Q&A with Volvo Trucks’s Roger Alm
Talking through the challenges, the technological advances, and the strategies for a sustainable future.
ACT Research trailer report finds carriers with ‘reduced willingness to invest in equipment’
ACT Research says limited capex and companies saving money to meet EPA regulations are currently weighing on trailer demand.
Peterbilt offers Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Models 579, 567, 520
Orders are scheduled for production in Q3 of this year.
Range Energy receives $23.5M in new financing for electric trailers
This recent funding follows the company’s $8M seed round from November 2022, bringing total funding to $31.5M.
MEMA responds to finalized EPA Phase 3 standards
MEMA and its members welcome the EPA’s final rule for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles.
The search is on: Returning initiative to reward military veteran driver with Kenworth T680
The competition is searching for America’s top rookie military veteran driver, who transitioned into trucking after military service.
Full Truck Alliance releases 2023 fiscal report
FTA says y/y net revenues and fulfilled orders were up considerably, while its net income more than quadrupled from 2022.
NACFE: natural gas sits in ‘messy middle’
The organization believes RNG to be a good fuel for fleets looking to decarbonize now, but expects some companies may hold out for BEVs.
Last Peterbilt Model 389 raises $1.5M for charity, so far
Peterbilt and Rush Truck Centers split $1.5M between two charities, the last Model 389 is now part of a sweepstakes which will benefit a third.
