trucks News Updates

Recent reports that track freight rates could be showing initial signs of improvement in truckload pricing, which has been under intensified pressure this year.

The Department of Energy announced its SuperTruck II initiative to more than double the freight efficiency of Class 8 trucks and go beyond provisions in the new federal Phase 2 greenhouse-gas emissions rule affecting heavy- and medium-duty trucks, as well as trailers.

Orange EV said it is accepting orders for its all-new T-Series electric terminal truck. Its initial model was completely remanufactured.

Daimler subsidiary Mercedes-Benz outlined plans to start selling an electric heavy-duty truck in about five years, a week after Tesla Motors Inc.’s initial sketch on battery-powered commercial vehicles failed to impress investors.

Craig Kendall was elected president of the Used Truck Association, the group said July 5.

The Vancouver, Washington, City Council is expected to discuss an ordinance at its July 18 meeting that would prohibit trucks above a certain size from moving freight on 39th Street.

Sales of used Class 8 trucks in May fell by 10% year-over-year, ACT Research Co. reported.