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(7 articles)Class 8 Truck Orders Surge: What Fleet Growth Means for Supply Chains
Class 8 truck orders have sustained robust year-over-year growth, signaling strong confidence in freight demand and logistics capacity expansion across North America. This positive trajectory reflects
B.C. Makes Dashboard Cameras Mandatory for Commercial Trucks
British Columbia has passed landmark legislation mandating dashboard cameras on all commercial vehicles operating in the province. The Dashboard Cameras in Commercial Vehicles Act cleared third readin
Congress Sets Federal Framework for Autonomous Trucks in 2025
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the BUILD America 250 Act, which includes the first congressional framework for regulating autonomous commercial motor vehicles in inters
Westport CNG Truck System Targets North America Market at ACT Expo
Westport is advancing its next-generation compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel storage and delivery system for heavy-duty commercial trucks, with a live demonstration scheduled at ACT Expo 2026 in Las Ve
$81M Utah Verdict: Nuclear Trucking Liability Reshapes Industry Risk
A retrial in Utah's Fourth District Court resulted in an $81 million verdict against Beacon Roofing Supply (now owned by QXO) for a fatal 2018 pedestrian accident involving a company-operated day cab
US Automakers Challenge EU Safety Rules in Tariff Deal
The unratified US-EU tariff deal faces significant headwinds as American automakers claim that proposed European Union safety and emissions standards create contradictions with negotiated tariff terms
Ryder Q1 2026: Used Tractor Sales Drive Earnings Beat
Ryder System Inc. delivered a better-than-expected first quarter of 2026, with used tractor sales emerging as a key performance driver despite headwinds in truck pricing and overall market conditions.