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Kodiak Expands Autonomous Program into Ohio, Indiana

April 7, 2026Kodiak AI has expanded its autonomous trucking operations into Ohio and Indiana, marking the company’s first deployment along a major Midwest freight corridor.

EPA’s Methane Rule Rewrite Opens a New Front in the Energy Policy Debate

April 7, 2026EPA has revised parts of the 2024 oil and gas methane rule, drawing criticism from environmental groups that say the changes weaken federal standards.

How One Mining Operation Proved Battery Power Works in the Toughest Conditions

April 6, 2026An electrified service truck deployment shows how hybrid battery systems can cut fuel use and maintenance costs while maintaining performance in demanding environments.

Vanair

NAFA Brings Practical Fleet Education to ACT Expo 2026

April 6, 2026At this year's event, NAFA is focusing on the industry's critical transition with two in-depth workshops centered on sustainable fleet management and fleet safety.

NAFA Fleet Management Association

Autonomous Trucking’s Next Hurdle: Proving Safety at Scale

April 3, 2026As autonomous trucks enter real-world operations, the industry is shifting from building advanced systems to proving they are safe, making the “safety case” a new requirement for deployment.

Volvo Advances Hydrogen Strategy with Real-World Truck Testing

April 1, 2026Volvo has begun on-road testing of hydrogen combustion engine trucks, advancing its multi-path strategy to decarbonize heavy transport ahead of a planned commercial launch in Europe before 2030.

International Launches Level 4 Autonomous Freight Pilot with Ryder

April 1, 2026International has launched a joint autonomous truck pilot with Ryder that puts a factory-integrated autonomous vehicle into a live freight operation.

The Pursuit of 100% Uptime: Why the Next Competitive Edge Lives Beyond the Truck

March 31, 2026Uptime is shifting from repair to prevention, with fleets relying on connected systems and predictive tools to keep trucks working and revenue moving.

Mack Trucks

NTSB Probes Safety Limits of Hands-Free Driving at Highway Speeds

March 31, 2026Two fatal 2024 crashes involving hands-free driving systems are now at the center of an NTSB review, raising new questions about automation performance and safety.

Toyota Moves to Join Volvo Group, Daimler Truck in Fuel Cell Joint Venture cellcentric

March 31, 2026Toyota is seeking to become an equal shareholder in cellcentric, signaling a deeper commitment to scaling hydrogen fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles.

EPA Targets DEF System Failures, Offering Relief for Heavy-Duty Truck Operations

March 30, 2026EPA’s latest move on diesel exhaust fluid systems aims to reduce unexpected derates and costly downtime, both persistent challenges for trucking operations.

House Republicans Introduce Diesel Truck Liberation Act, Senate Bill Remains in Committee

March 26, 2026A House companion to the Diesel Truck Liberation Act has been introduced, expanding a proposal that would eliminate federal enforcement of diesel emissions controls and reshape EPA authority.

Rising Diesel Costs Reshape Fleet Economics, Could Push Operators Toward New Solutions

March 26, 2026A sustained increase in diesel prices is once again putting pressure on trucking fleets, reviving a familiar challenge in an industry where fuel remains one of the largest operating costs.

Why Hydrogen Purity Is a Make‑or‑Break Issue for Fuel Cell Applications

March 25, 2026One factor consistently determines whether fuel cell systems perform as intended: hydrogen purity.

Swagelok

The Evolution of the Software-Defined Truck: How Digital Intelligence Is Redefining Fleet Performance

March 25, 2026We are in the early stages of a profound shift toward the software-defined truck, and it is reshaping not only how vehicles are built but how fleets operate, maintain their equipment and plan for the future.

Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks North America

How Autonomous Trucks Could Reshape Freight Costs — and Consumer Prices

March 25, 2026Aurora projects autonomous trucking could save U.S. consumers up to $9 billion annually by 2035 by lowering freight costs and improving efficiency across supply chains.

ACT Expo & NAFA 2026: Advancing Fleet Education Through Partnership 

March 25, 2026This year’s collaboration reflects a shared commitment to equipping fleet leaders with the knowledge, tools, and professional credentials needed to manage complexity, evaluate emerging technologies, and make confident operational and capital decisions. 

TRC

Inside The Yard: Where Fleets Are Finding Fast Efficiency Gains

March 20, 2026Yard operations may be one of the most overlooked opportunities for fleets to cut costs and emissions, with operational improvements often delivering immediate efficiency gains before major technology investments are required.

ACT News Talks Tech: Lockton’s Preet Gill on the Evolving Insurance Landscape for Autonomous Vehicles

March 19, 2026Gill discusses how insurers are approaching risk, liability, and underwriting as autonomous commercial vehicles move closer to real-world deployment.

Electric School Buses Can Help Drive Down Electricity Prices, Even for Consumers Who Never Use Them

March 16, 2026Charging electric school buses can help increase grid utilization, providing savings potential for U.S. consumers.

World Resources Institute