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    Equipment

    Freightliner’s next Cascadia packed with more safety tech and efficiency gains

    Josh Fisher
    Oct. 15, 2024
    Daimler Truck begins a new chapter in 2025 with the fifth generation of North America's best-selling Class 8 truck. Here’s a look at all the latest technology, driver assistance...
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    News

    A look back at the Freightliner Cascadia evolution from 2007 to 2025

    Josh Fisher
    Oct. 15, 2024
    Since it debuted in 2007, Freightliner has produced more than one million Cascadias. With the fifth generation Cascadia going into production in 2025, here’s a look back at the...
    3695855 | Maa-illustrations | Dreamstime.com
    Concern over the economy was the top-ranked trucking industry issue of 2024, according to ATRI. Researchers noted that rising operational costs, the lingering freight recession, and declining freight rates make the economy a top concern for motor carriers and drivers alike.
    Operations

    Economy continues to be trucking’s top concern going into 2025

    Josh Fisher
    Oct. 12, 2024
    Fleet leaders continue to stress over the economy and lawsuit abuse. While commercial drivers’ economic concerns grew this year, their top worries continue to be truck parking...
    Jade Brasher | FleetOwner
    Shell Starship 3.0 surpassed the efficiency gains of its predecessors, achieving 2.542 times better freight ton efficiency on a ton-miles per gallon basis and 3.23 times better freight ton efficiency assessed on a ton-miles per kg of CO2e emitted basis.
    Emissions & Efficiency

    Shell launches Starship 3.0 with major efficiency gains in an ICE package

    Jade Brasher
    Oct. 11, 2024
    The Shell Starship 3.0, complete with a natural gas ICE powertrain, improves freight efficiency by tweaking current Class 8 tractor design—not overhauling it.