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Buyer reluctance keeps medium-duty truck sales low

Monthly data from January 2025 is trending down from the previous year. (Kenworth Truck Company) June 15, 2026 5:45 PM, EDT key takeaways: U.S. Class 4-7 retail truck sales fell 4.7% in May to 17,663 units from 18,532 a year earlier. Steve Tam of ACT Research said buyer reluctance reflects uncertainty, given medium-duty trucks are

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Trucks

Unlicensed truck drivers found in stops, crashes across US

This oversized load was stopped on Interstate 10 heading from Mesa, Arizona to Tonopah. A total of 32 violations were found. (AZDPS Highway Patrol via Facebook) June 15, 2026 6:06 pm, EDT key takeaways: Law enforcement agencies are citing truck drivers’ lack of valid commercial licenses during stops, inspections and accident investigations. Recent incidents in

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Trucks

Ryder CEO Diaz: Used to accelerate truck market

Ryder’s used vehicle sales in Q1 fell 10% year over year to 5,100 to 4,600, but climbed 27.8% or 1,000 vehicles compared to Q4 2025. (Coopersburg and Liberty Kenworth) June 12, 2026 12:50 PM, EDT key takeaways: Used truck market conditions improved in the second quarter and are expected to strengthen further in the second

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How Volvo’s i-C lets a semi truck remember every hill on its route to save fuel

Semi-truck drivers, operators and truck manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to improve mileage. Newer trucks have evolved with more rounded and aerodynamic designs to save every ounce of fuel. For example, NASA-inspired Airtabs ducting can improve airflow to help save diesel and improve sustainability. However, Volvo Trucks has

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