Latest News Updates From Michael Freeze

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Michael Freeze

Features Editor

Michael Freeze is a seasoned journalist with a passion for exploring the dynamic intersection of transportation and technology. As the features editor, Michael brings a deep understanding of the trends shaping the industry.


Business, Technology, Equipment

Tesla Aims for Full-Scale Production of Semi in 2026

The future of the updated Semi is “bright and electric,” according to Dan Priestley, senior manager of Semis for Tesla.

April 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cummins CEO Says Alternative Fuels Will Advance

The innovation of alternative fuels is poised to move forward, said Cummins CEO Jennifer Rumsey, despite uncertainty around regulations, incentives and trade policies.

April 29, 2025
Business, Equipment

Mack Trucks Launches Pioneer Class 8 Tractor

Mack Trucks unveiled its newest Class 8 model, the Mack Pioneer, which officials touted as its most aerodynamic and driver-focused highway truck to date.

April 8, 2025
Business, Equipment

Mack Aims Pioneer at Longhaul Segment

Gunnar Brunius, Mack Trucks vice president of Lehigh Valley Operations, couldn’t hide his enthusiasm in comparing the newest model, Pioneer, to the former standard-bearer, Anthem.

April 8, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Going Into the Sunset to Fish

°®¶ą´«Ă˝r Hogg, the vice president of truck service at TravelCenters of America, announced his retirement during ATA’s 2025 Technology & Maintenance Council Annual Meeting last month.

April 4, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Mack Adds Allison Transmission to GuardDog Connect

Mack Trucks announced that starting in late Q2 2025, fleets using its GuardDog Connect with Allison Transmission products will gain streamlined access to Allison action plans.

March 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

TMC Chair Mihai to Focus on Mastering Tech and Soft Skills

Radu Mihai was introduced as the 66th general chairman and treasurer of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council at TMC's annual meeting on March 12.

March 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Hyundai Translead Unveils New Trailer Tech and Products

CEO Sean Kenney led the TMC 2025 presentation on March 10, noting that the company's new lineup will enhance efficiency and connectivity across the industry.

March 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Fullbay Report: Heavy-Duty Repair Shops Cautiously Optimistic

Heavy-duty repair shop leaders said last year marked an improvement over 2023, but some are looking ahead with caution, according to Fullbay's annual “State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report."

March 10, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Mitchell 1 Showcases Manager SE Truck Edition

Mitchell 1 premiered Manager SE Truck Edition, its new platform designed to work with Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries repair and diagnostic software, on March 9.

March 10, 2025