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Often, it starts small — perhaps it’s an unfamiliar vibration or a bit of sluggishness when accelerating, or maybe you’ve got a gut feeling that something’s just not right as you’re rolling along the highway on the way to your next stop. For truck drivers and fleet managers, catching these early signs of engine wear […]

If you’ve traveled urban areas of the U.S. for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed the increasing prevalence of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes and Express Lanes. Essentially, these lanes, which are intended to increase the efficiency of rush hour traffic, are two-way travel corridors. During the morning rush hour, they open to allow […]

NORTHFIELD, Ill. — Medline’s private fleet of truck drivers, MedTrans, recently completed its third annual National Truck Rodeo, which celebrates its drivers’ commitment to safety and technical abilities. “Rather than contracting delivery services to third-party providers, Medline is proud to have our own team members serve our customers every day,” said Jeff Brennan, vice president […]

The demographics of the 3.58 million drivers crucial to the trucking industry is evolving. That’s the conclusion of the July report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). The baby boomer generation, which has long accounted for a majority of truck drivers, is shrinking by the day, while members of Generation X are getting old […]

U.S. sales of new Class 8 trucks in June topped 20,000 for the first time in 2025, according to data received from Omdia (formerly Wards Intelligence). Manufacturers reported sales of 20,392 units, an increase of 8.6% over May sales of 18,778, which represents the previous high for the year. Compared with June 2024, sales increased […]

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Carriers continued to take delivery of Class 8 trucks at a strong pace in May, according to data received from Wards Intelligence. Orders for future delivery, however, are well behind current production levels. Manufacturers reported U.S. sales of 18,778 trucks in May, up 700 trucks (3.9%) from April sales. Compared with May 2024, U.S. sales […]

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mack Trucks is launching launched the all-new Mack Anthem, a completely redesigned truck built for regional-haul applications that delivers enhanced maneuverability, improved fuel efficiency and industry-leading driver comfort, according to a company press release. “The transportation industry is evolving rapidly with fleet managers facing rising operational costs, complex logistics demands and ongoing […]

I often wonder: Do we really have a mental health crisis? Or is it actually a movement crisis that’s creating a ripple effect between our minds, emotions and bodies? Now, before you scroll away, thinking I’m dismissing the seriousness of mental health — let me be clear: I’m not! However, after working with thousands of […]

WASHINGTON  — In the wake of the abolishment of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rules, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, is announcing his intent to place a blanket hold on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) nominations, […]