Detroit has introduced its sixth-generation heavy-duty engine platform (“Gen 6”), updating the familiar DD13, DD15, and DD16 engine family for use in Freightliner and Western Star trucks. The rollout is tied directly to the EPA 2027 emissions era, with Detroit and Daimler Truck North America...
U.S. Diesel Prices Spike as Iran-Related Conflict Jolts Oil Markets
WASHINGTON — March 5, 2026 — U.S. diesel prices climbed sharply in the last 24 hours as global oil markets reacted to escalating military activity involving Iran and rising concerns about supply and shipping disruptions in the...
Lease purchase trucking gets a lot more attention when freight starts showing signs of life. That makes sense. After a long downturn, any improvement in rates can make truck ownership look possible again. When the market begins to firm up, more drivers start thinking about taking the next step...
New data on Class 8 truck orders is adding fuel to the argument that the long trucking downturn may finally be nearing its bottom. Recent reports from industry analysts show a noticeable increase in new truck orders, a sign that fleets could be preparing for stronger freight demand ahead...
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has canceled approximately 13,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) after federal officials required the state to bring its licensing practices into compliance with federal regulations.
According to the California DMV, the...
California’s Clean Truck Check program — the state’s heavy-duty inspection and maintenance rule often described as a “smog check for big trucks” —...
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