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Kenworth Sleeper Truck Savings Available to OOIDA Members
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (423+ words) Kenworth and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) are offering members $1, 000 in Kenworth sleeper truck savings during 2026. The offer applies to qualifying purchases of new Kenworth T680, T880, W990, and W900 trucks with factory-installed sleepers measuring at least 52 inches. Both new stock trucks and…...
Bot Auto Humanless Truck Delivery Completes Texas Route
1+ week, 6+ day ago (511+ words) Bot Auto completed a 230-mile humanless truck delivery between Houston and the Dallas area. The company said the truck traveled from Riggy's Truck Parking in northeast Houston to Safe Stop in Hutchins. This was accomplished without a safety driver, remote…...
Where AI Can Deliver Value in Trucking Applications, Today
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (442+ words) Omeda client cookie - required to support all CDP related functionality. cookie set by Youtube (Google, Alphabet Inc.) used to manage the phased rollout of new features and updates. This means it helps in assigning users to specific test groups for…...
Idle Management HVAC System Targets Engine Wear
4+ week, 2+ day ago (537+ words) Vanair, a Lincoln Electric company, introduced its EPEQ IM HVAC system designed to reduce engine idling and extend vehicle service life. The company said the system will be showcased at ACT Expo 2026 and the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference. Vanair…...
Showering You With 5 April Fleet Equipment Takeaways
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (646+ words) Omeda client cookie - required to support all CDP related functionality. cookie set by Youtube (Google, Alphabet Inc.) used to manage the phased rollout of new features and updates. This means it helps in assigning users to specific test groups for…...
Trailer Market Conditions Remain Challenging in Early 2026
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (379+ words) ACT Research reported the U. S. trailer industry continues to face a challenging market environment through the first quarter of 2026. According to ACT, demand improved in March but remained weak overall for the quarter, as low carrier profitability and broader economic uncertainty…...
Highway and Qued Partner to Target Freight Security
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (419+ words) Highway and Qued announced a partnership aimed at verifying the identity of parties involved in freight appointments. The companies said the integration combines Highway's carrier compliance infrastructure with Qued's automated appointment scheduling. According to the companies, fraud in freight transactions…...
TMC Recommended Practices Manual 2026-2027 Released
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (333+ words) The Technology & Maintenance Council of the American Trucking Associations released its 2026-2027 Recommended Practices Manual. The new edition provides updated guidance for fleets, manufacturers, and service providers. According to TMC, the manual serves as a reference for equipment design, maintenance, and…...
FTR Commercial Vehicle Symposium 2026 Targets Market Shifts
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (433+ words) FTR will host its 2026 State of Equipment Commercial Vehicle Symposium on April 21 in Indianapolis, as fleets and suppliers navigate shifting freight demand and uncertain equipment cycles. The one-day session is designed to help industry stakeholders evaluate production, capital investment, and…...
Dieter's 50 Year Anniversary Marks OEM Supplier Growth
2+ mon, 11+ hour ago (674+ words) Dieter's is marking its 50-year anniversary in 2026. The company said this marks its evolution from a small garage operation to a supplier serving every major heavy-duty truck OEM across North America. Founded in 1976 by Dieter Hohendorn, a trained metal fabricator…...