Fleet Equipment News

Toyota and Lexus brand sales cratered 23% in the world’s biggest auto market in August on weak demand for gasoline and hybrid vehicles.

As AI moves into heavy-duty vehicle repair, industry leaders say the technology will not replace technicians, rather get them the information they need faster.

The long-range battery shortage points to the need for automakers such as Stellantis to adjust production plans amid a spike in EV demand caused by the war on Iran.

The Electronic Export Manifest truck cargo test will evaluate whether carriers can be required to submit electronic manifest information before cargo is loaded.

Gross profit generated from used vehicle sales grew for the first time in five quarters, while the company sold more used vehicles in the quarter than analysts projected. 

Randy Bell of International Motors contrasted his big-tech background with the current state of truck specification tools and AI's role in vehicle spec’ing.

Trump said the plant, when completed, would produce 10 million tons of steel a year using iron ore from one of the company’s Minnesota mines.

The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index fell 0.5% from July to 112.7, down from 113.3. The index also declined 1.6% year over year.

Panelists stressed that while carriers that move early can gain a competitive advantage, workforce concerns remain a critical part of implementation.

Tesla launched high-volume production of its Class 8 battery-electric Semi tractor at its factory in Reno, Nev., with plans to build 1,000 trucks a week.