Trucks & Trailers

From delivery vans to Class 8 tractors, this category includes news on the latest models and breakthrough aerodynamic and technological advancements under the hood.

Latest from Trucks & Trailers

International Motors
An inoperative windshield defrosting system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Equipment

Recall Roundup: New recalls issued for commercial trucks, pickups

Dec. 10, 2024
NHTSA’s latest safety notices feature malfunctioning tailgates, insufficient lubricant, and more.
Jonathan Weiss | Dreamstime.com
To avoid paying the higher price of 2027 trucks, industry analysts and participants predict fleets and prospective heavy-duty truck owners will buy enough 2025 and 2026 trucks to meet their equipment requirements for 2027 and beyond.
Equipment

Prebuy or face the consequences

Nov. 20, 2024
The EPA’s heavy-duty emissions regulation for MY 2027 and beyond is coming—and bringing expensive, complex machinery with it. Here's what to expect with 2027 vehicles.
Ford
A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Equipment

Recall Roundup: New recalls issued for commercial trucks, vans

Nov. 20, 2024
NHTSA’s latest safety notices feature missing labels, incorrect software, and more.
Volvo Trucks North America
Leaders of one of those industry frontrunners, Quality Custom Distribution, a division of Golden State Foods, reflect on their electrification efforts after employing EVs in operations for the last two years.
Electric Vehicles

Two years in: Fleet reflects on operations since implementing EVs

Nov. 18, 2024
Quality Custom Distribution chose to add Class 8 electric trucks to its fleet to achieve sustainability goals. Its VP of operations shares how it built up its EV fleet, charging...
Workhorse
Workhorse secures orders for W56 electric step vans amid growing demand for zero-emission delivery solutions
Emissions & Efficiency

Workhorse secures orders for W56 electric step vans as demand increases

Nov. 12, 2024
Seven W56 electric trucks for parcel delivery have been ordered, including the standard 178-inch wheelbase and the new 208-inch extended wheelbase.

Eric Van Egeren | FleetOwner
2025 fleet vehicle outlook
International Truck
The new sloped hood design and LED headlamps help increase driver visibility. In addition, under-hood lights assist with inspections in low-light environments, while an integrated fluid check in the driver display simplifies the pre-trip inspection process.