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Volvo Trucks’ heavy-duty electric lineup was named International Truck of the Year 2027, marking the manufacturer’s eighth win of the award.

September 22, 2026

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Volvo Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Named International Truck of the Year 2027

Volvo Trucks has won the International Truck of the Year 2027 award for its latest heavy-duty electric lineup, giving the manufacturer its eighth win ...

Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks are rolling out updated DEF software that gives drivers more time to repair emissions system issues before engine derates and speed restrictions take effect.

August 17, 2026

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Volvo, Mack Expand DEF Software Updates for Heavy-Duty Trucks

Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks have announced updated diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inducement software designed to give fleets and drivers more time ...

Explore some of North America's largest truck manufacturing plants and learn where Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, and International heavy-duty trucks are assembled.

July 15, 2026

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The Largest Truck Manufacturing Plants in North America

Thousands of heavy-duty trucks roll off assembly lines across North America every week, but most are built at a relatively small number of manufacturing ...

A do-not-drive recall has been issued for nearly 800 Mack and Volvo trucks because of a wheel-mounting issue that could allow wheel lug nuts to loosen and a wheel to detach.

June 19, 2026

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Mack And Volvo Recall Nearly 800 Trucks Over Wheel Separation Risk

A “Do Not Drive” recall has been issued for nearly 800 Mack and Volvo trucks because of a wheel-mounting issue that could allow wheel ...

Kenworth revives its iconic TourAmerica paint scheme on select models, tying the limited edition design to the Freedom 250 initiative and a nationwide mobile museum tour.

April 15, 2026

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Kenworth TourAmerica Paint Scheme Returns: Where It’s Available and What It Means for 2026

Kenworth has reintroduced its TourAmerica paint scheme as a limited edition option for select 2026 truck models, available on sleeper configurations of the T680, ...

Western Star expands its 2026 Star Nation Experience with new competitions and dealer participation to highlight driver skill and promote trucking careers.

April 10, 2026

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Western Star Expands Star Nation Experience to Spotlight Skill and Bring New Attention to Trucking Careers

As the industry continues to deal with a shortage of qualified drivers, one manufacturer is putting more focus on the people behind the wheel. ...

Mack Trucks expands its 2027 calendar contest with new categories. Early entry ends March 31, with voting running through April and winners announced in May.

March 30, 2026

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Last Chance for Early Entry as Mack Trucks Expands 2027 Calendar Contest Categories

Truck owners running Mack Trucks equipment still have a narrow window to get ahead in this year’s calendar contest, with the early entry deadline ...

October 14, 2025

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Peterbilt Delivers 100000th Model 567: A Milestone That Resonates with Working Drivers.

For many professional drivers, Peterbilt has long stood for endurance, comfort, and pride behind the wheel. This week, the company reached a milestone that ...

October 1, 2025

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HOLT Truck Centers Gives Five Trucks to Oklahoma Schools to Boost Diesel Tech Training

HOLT Truck Centers is stepping up to support the next generation of diesel technicians. The company has donated five heavy-duty trucks to three schools ...