#commercial-vehicles
(18 articles)AARTO Framework Revisions Reshape South African Freight Compliance
South Africa's Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has revised the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) framework, reducing infringement charges and refocusing enforcement
Trailer Orders Spike 385% as Fleet Equipment Demand Surges
U.S. trailer orders surged to 43,059 units in September, representing a 385% year-over-year increase and the highest level in nearly four years. This dramatic spike reflects pent-up replacement demand
UK Hauliers Face Record Diesel Prices: Margins Squeezed to Breaking Point
Diesel prices in the UK have reached historic highs of £2.01 per litre as of October 2, marking a 40.5% increase since February. This crisis is generating severe concern across the transport and logis
Truck Safety Blitzes Uncover 1,000+ Violations Across US
Federal and state authorities across Arizona, California, North Dakota, and Kentucky conducted coordinated commercial vehicle safety enforcement operations in October, uncovering over 1,000 violations
ZF raises U.S. truck market outlook by $50M amid fleet refresh
ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions has raised its 2025 U.S. sales outlook by approximately $50 million, signaling strengthening demand in the commercial truck market. The German automotive supplier has p
Trump 25% Truck Tariffs Drive PACCAR Expansion, 2,000 New Jobs
The Trump administration is leveraging a 25% tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks, imposed November 1, 2025, to reshape North American commercial vehicle manufacturing. During an October 2
European Truck Makers Forge Hydrogen Pact to Scale by 2030
Eight major European and global companies, led by Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, announced a coordinated hydrogen trucking initiative at IAA Transportation in Hanover, signaling a critical shift in he
100+ Trucks Sidelined in Brake Safety Enforcement
Coordinated enforcement operations in Saskatchewan and Missouri have resulted in the out-of-service placement of over 103 commercial vehicles and 4 drivers due to serious safety violations. In Saskatc
Trailer Defects Spark Multi-Party Litigation Over Safety
Fruehauf, a major trailer manufacturer, is attempting to bring component suppliers SAF-Holland and Bendix into a product liability lawsuit filed by Summitt Leasing over defective trailers that have re
English Proficiency Jumps to Top 5 Roadcheck Driver Violations
The 2026 International Roadcheck Week results reveal a dramatic shift in driver violation enforcement, with English language proficiency (ELP) violations surging into the top 5 categories for the firs
GM Cuts Vehicle Development Time With Pre-Calibrated Engine Module
General Motors has introduced a significant operational efficiency improvement targeting the commercial vehicle development supply chain. The company's GM Powered Solutions division has released a pre
CDL Crackdowns Escalate Across North America: What Carriers Need to Know
Coordinated commercial vehicle enforcement operations across five jurisdictions in the United States and Canada have resulted in unprecedented levels of driver and vehicle removals from service. New M
Police Recover $800K in Stolen Computer Equipment and Trailers
Peel Regional Police in Brampton, Ontario recovered nearly $800,000 in stolen assets during an investigation that began as a missing-trailer case but uncovered multiple unrelated thefts. The recovery
International Motors Exits Ohio, 1,341 Jobs Lost to Roshel Sale
International Motors is divesting its Springfield, Ohio manufacturing complex, a facility spanning over 2 million square feet, to Canadian defense and commercial vehicle manufacturer Roshel. The trans
Heavy Vehicle Sales Surge 7% Amid Auto Export Decline
A notable divergence is emerging in vehicle markets: heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) sales are accelerating with a 7% surge, while traditional automotive exports face concurrent pressure. This split si
Federal Staged Crash Bill Targets Trucking Fraud With 20-Year Penalties
Senator Ashley Moody introduced the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act, creating a federal crime for orchestrating collisions involving commercial motor vehicles. The bill carries penalties of up to
Gordie Howe Bridge Opens July 27, Boosting US-Canada Trade
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, a critical piece of North American supply chain infrastructure connecting Detroit and Windsor, is set to open on July 27 after experiencing a weeks-long delay fro
CJ Darcl & NHEV Launch Electric Heavy Freight on India's E-Highway
CJ Darcl Logistics has announced a strategic collaboration with NHEV (New Heavy Electric Vehicles) to establish heavy electric freight operations across India's emerging E-Highway network. This partne