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Class 8 Truck Sales Drop 5% Year Over Year in May: TT This Week

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Class 8 Truck Sales Drop 5% Year Over Year in May

U.S. Class 8 retail sales experienced a sequential increase in May despite continuing to trend below the prior year, according to data from Wards Intelligence. Read more…

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M: THIS WEEK  |  T: SAFETY  |  W: GOVERNMENT  |  T: AUTONOMOUS  |  F: LOGISTICS

 

States Warn of Texting Scams Over Bogus Unpaid Tickets

States are warning residents about scams under which victims receive text messages purported to be from state motor vehicle agencies seeking payment for fraudulent traffic violations. Read more…

Daimler, Volvo Roll Out Coretura Operating System JV Plans

Daimler Truck and Volvo Group laid out the game plan for their truck operating system joint venture — named Coretura — on June 17. Read more…

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Truck-Lite’s New 1.25” Marker & Clearance Light – Built for Performance. Designed for Ease.

Introducing the new 34 Series LED Marker & Clearance Light– a next-generation upgrade for the specialty trailer market. With a sleek, modern design and enhanced light output, this 1.25” round light delivers unmatched visibility while simplifying installation. Read more…

8 Additional Ex-Yellow Terminals Find New Owners

The sale of the properties follows the disposal of seven facilities via private sale in May as the administrators attempt to unload as many terminals as possible. Read more…

THIS WEEK’S CARTOON: "I Could Use a Truck Right About Now"

 

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May Trailer Orders Increase 12% From Last Year

Preliminary net data showed orders increased 6,600 units when compared with last year. This year’s monthly results have been split between positive and negative prior-year comparisons. Read more…

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Ship OGRE Continues Expansion, Growth and Innovation to Transform Logistics

Ship OGRE (OGRE), a pioneering force in brokerage and logistics technology, is proud to announce the successful acquisition, transformation, and tech-acceleration of Amino Transport, Inc. (Amino), a large Texas-based third-party logistics provider. Read more…

Nikola Administrators Plan Final Asset Sale — the IP

Bankrupt Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell tractor manufacturer Nikola’s administrators are finalizing plans for the sale of the company’s intellectual property. Read more…

AI Vehicle Software Supplier Applied Intuition Raises $600M

Applied Intuition expects to use the funds to develop its next phase of vehicle intelligence products and expand the company’s product roster and team. Read more…

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The Trucking Industry Can Save Billions—Here’s How

Watch how Counteract’s revolutionary tire balancing technology helps fleets cut fuel costs, extend tire life, and eliminate rebalancing. Using centrifugal force and inertia, Counteract Balancing Beads automatically balance the entire axle-end wheel assembly—continuously and without the need for machines. Backed by SAE fuel economy tests and real-world results, fleets report doubled steer tire life and smoother rides. Don’t miss the video that shows how smarter balancing leads to massive savings. Learn more at counteractbalancing.com! Read more…

FedEx Freight Opens Indianapolis-Area LTL Terminal

FedEx Freight opened a service center in Greenwood, Ind., at the end of May, the carrier said. FedEx’s less-than-truckload division now has 323 terminals nationwide. Read more…

Nippon Steel Closes $14.1 Billion Acquisition of US Steel

Nippon Steel closed its $14.1 billion takeover of U.S. Steel, bringing to an end an 18-month effort to combine the American and Japanese steelmakers, the companies said in a June 18 statement. Read more…

 

 

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Trade Uncertainty Clouds Outlook for Top 100 For-Hire Carriers

Transport Topics’ 2025 Top 100 For-Hire Carriers list illustrates how weak freight market conditions have continued to squeeze margins for North America’s largest motor carriers. Read more…

 

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