As the trucking industry moves toward the next generation of diesel engines, the introduction of new oils designed to further enhance fuel efficiency also is on the horizon.
October 1, 2025Latest News Updates From Steve Brawner
Trucking Industry Still Facing Soaring Insurance Costs
The reversal of a $100 million verdict against Werner Enterprises gave trucking a big win in a legal environment in which “nuclear” verdicts and smaller settlements are raising insurance rates.
September 26, 2025Private Fleets Adapt to Tariff-Driven Volatility
Private trucking fleets serving many economic sectors have been operating in a highly uncertain business environment this year as trade negotiations and tariffs roil supply chains.
August 25, 2025What's Next for Electric Trucks?
The ongoing rollback of commercial vehicle emission regulations under the second Trump administration has created uncertainty in the emerging battery-electric truck market.
June 27, 2025Trucking Industry Awaits Trump Regulatory Shift
EPA is reconsidering the GHG3 rule and California emission waivers, signaling a shift toward less stringent regulations that may reshape the trucking industry's future.
May 9, 2025Smarter Maintenance: How Fleets Are Leveraging AI
Increasingly in fleet maintenance, artificial intelligence has been used to guide technicians on repairs and diagnose problems proactively.
April 4, 2025Trucking Industry Urges FMCSA to End Label Rule
Although small in physical size, rear-impact guard certification labels often serve as the difference between compliance or violations that can cause big headaches for fleet leadership.
February 7, 2025Pup Trailers Can Help Fleets Improve Efficiency, Lower Costs
Trucks pulling two 28-foot trailers, or “pups,” have become common in the LTL segment as large fleets utilize these vehicle combinations to increase flexibility in their delivery networks.
November 12, 2024What’s Now and Next for Auxiliary Power Units
Knowing that comfort is a major factor in driver retention, trucking companies have taken action through their choices of auxiliary power units and approach toward idle management.
October 4, 2024Connected Trucks Go Mainstream
Connected truck capabilities such as remote diagnostics and over-the-air software updates are becoming more standard and more powerful as manufacturers integrate them into their designs.
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