Heavy Duty Trucks News
Volvo, Westport joint venture to reduce long haul CO2 emissions

The companies anticipate that the joint venture will become operational in Q2 of 2024.

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EPA finalizes Phase 3, slows stringency before MY 2032

The new emissions standards are expected to improve public health and air quality, while giving companies enough lead time to meet the goals.

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Kodiak and Martin Brower partner for autonomous delivery

Martin Brower and Kodiak are making 8 autonomous food deliveries per week to quick service restaurants between Dallas and Oklahoma City.

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CARB’s Clean Truck Check testing pushed back to 2025

This delay is only for required inspections, meaning fleets and owner/operators are still expected to register and pay fees.

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XL Specialized names Canadian sales manager

Richard Minotti is going to step into the role, through which the company aims to broaden its reach into the Canadian market.

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Kenworth Chillicothe marks 50 years of production

Since opening its doors on March 4, 1974, Kenworth’s Chillicothe, OH plant has produced more than 782,000 trucks.

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Mack announces 2023 Dealer of the Year winners

The Mack North American Dealer of the Year award for 2023 was presented to Nextran Truck Centers of Tuscumbia, Alabama.

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Two Volvo VNR Electric trucks will kick off new California pilot program

Volvo says the VNR battery-electric trucks are ideal for drayage operations due to their operational efficiency in tight spaces.

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Volvo changes truck spec’ing with new VNL

Trim and powertrain packages, why you shouldn’t panic, and the craziest thing I learned about this truck.

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Power Heavy Duty adds Childers Auto and Truck Parts

Membership in Power Heavy Duty will help Childers focus on growth and expansion.

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FTR: Class 8 orders fell in February, up year-over-year

Despite the 9% drop from January, FTR says net orders for February are up 11% year-to-year, according to preliminary data.

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Hexagon Agility receives orders for Class 8 Cummins X15N CNG trucks

The CNG/RNG fuel solutions company says orders paired with Cummins X15N engines are coming in, and expected to ramp up.

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