The Daimler Truck North America recall affects 16,889 medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Image: HDT Graphic Nearly 17,000 Freightliner and Western Star medium- and heavy-duty trucks have been recalled because brake lights may not illuminate during an emergency automatic braking event. […]

Mahle’s new fan for electric vehicles was designed using the characteristics of owl feathers to reduce noise.  Photo: Mahle At the 2024 IAA commercial vehicle show in Hannover, Germany, Mahle showcased a complete system for a fuel-cell truck. The new […]

The Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) out of Alma, Kansas, called a semi truck driver and military veteran an “awesome American” after watching him perform a free weight and cardio routine in a parking lot. On September 18, WCSO took […]

A semi truck attempted to pass beneath a low bridge in New Mexico on Wednesday night.  The incident happened on the evening of September 18th in Grants, New Mexico.  According to KOB 4, the tractor trailer tried to drive beneath […]

The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) says that driver fatigue may have contributed to a serious two truck crash on I-70 early Friday morning. CSP reported that two semi trucks collided around 4:30 a.m. on September 20 on eastbound I-70 between […]

Lawmakers in Texas will soon propose legislation that would require fleets of autonomous vehicles to seek special permits and registration.  The proposed requirements would require companies with autonomous commercial vehicles and passenger cars to inform the Texas Department of Motor […]

Another day, another lawsuit in the name of fighting against potential governmental overreach. This time, it is the American Trucking Associations (ATA) versus California and the California Air Resources Board when it comes to a rule about the transition to […]

Heavy Duty Trucking named eight under-40 executives as its Emerging Leaders for 2024. Image: HDT Graphic What makes a good leader? For Heavy Duty Trucking’s 2024 Emerging Leaders, it’s all about empathy, respect, humbleness, honesty, transparency, communications, building up others […]

For heavy-haul truckers, the inability to operate a portion or all of the business due to damaged equipment can be financially crippling. Image: HDT Graphic “Fred,” a seasoned owner of a heavy-haul trucking business, has built a solid reputation for […]

The Colorado State Patrol (CSP) says commercial vehicle drivers should be aware that Ports of Entry are going cashless next year. According to CSP, all Colorado Ports of Entry will no longer accept cash, effective on January 1, 2025. Professional […]