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High ImpactSep 3, 2026EPA DEF Rule Comments Close: What's Next for Truck Operators?
The EPA has closed its public comment period on a proposed rule that would fundamentally reshape how diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) systems function on heavy-duty trucks and nonroad equipment. The centerp
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Demand Planning
High ImpactJul 15, 2026Trucking Industry Faces Freight Downturn & AI Boom Impact
After four years of sustained capacity contraction, the trucking industry is at an inflection point. Daimler Truck Financial executives examine whether the longest freight recession on record is final
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Sustainability & ESG
High ImpactJul 10, 2026EPA NOx Rule 2027: $25K Per Truck Cost Reshapes Fleets
The EPA has finalized stricter nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, effective in 2027. This regulatory shift will add approximately $25,000 to the cost of each new truck, cr
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