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The new EPA 2027 Volvo D13 engine: First look
Volvo's Duane Tegels shows how mods to the D13 meet huge NOx and particulate reductions required by EPA without sacrificing fuel economy or consuming more DEF. Turbo changes, aftertreatment heaters, a whopping 630 engine braking hp ... more details explored here.
June 12, 2026
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Pride & Polish
'Can't Stop' Pete 389 sports fuel tank subwoofers and an artist's touch
When work started on Robbie Basse's fifth custom creation, he wanted a truck with a certain stance. See it across a parking lot? You can't look away. The 2022 389 takes a fine artist's approach to detail inside and out will keep any onlooker looking, teasing out the hidden secrets of the design.
June 11, 2026
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Equipment
Use the cruise: Boost fuel efficiency long-term
On flat terrain, cruise control maintains steady fuel flow to prevent the “foot-tap” fluctuations that waste it. Adaptive cruise, designed for efficiency, adjusts speed and power as necessary. Even better: predictive systems see hills coming to adjust throttle before the climb. In this special report, 79 more ways to boost MPG.
June 10, 2026
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Michelin drive tire now in 11R22.5 size, with premold retread options
Michelin North America
The X Line Grip D drive tire is getting pre-mold retread options as well as expanded tire sizing for both long-haul and regional applications.
June 9, 2026
The X Line Grip D retread
Equipment
Horizon Motors' new Class 8 electric tractor: Two seats better than one?
As Horizon's CEO notes in this walkaround, the truck's designers took note of everything "people didn't like about the Tesla Semi" and did something of the opposite. This first production unit was displayed at ACT Expo last month.
June 5, 2026
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Classic trucks in spotlight: Scenes from Day 1 of massive ATHS show
'87 LTL9000, a '75 Cummins-powered Dodge Big Horn, beauty of a needlenose 1960s Pete and pristine KW 921. ... Views here of all manner of vintage iron featuring at the ATHS National Convention, which kicked off Thursday at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri.
June 5, 2026
There's no shortage of vintage iron at the ATHS National Convention & Truck Show, ongoing now in Springfield, Missouri.
Equipment
Senate bill to repeal 12% truck excise tax | Coal truckers targeted: Toughest states for vehicle violations
A House version of the bill was introduced last year. Also: Eight charged for cargo/ID theft scheme worth $5M; coalfield truckers targeted by enforcement in high-ranking state for vehicle/brakes violations. Toughest states nationwide ranked here.
June 4, 2026
Peterbilt 589
Pride & Polish
Pride & Polish-winning big-bunk '03 Pete 379 approaches 3.5M miles
Since Michael Castaldi's 2003 Peterbilt 379 and 2010 Utility reefer came up big in the 2024 Pride & Polish, the combo's hauled strong with mods to save weight. Even with the 132-inch big bunk, the produce hauler gets 43K lbs. in the reefer.
June 4, 2026
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Tire pressure monitoring to boost MPG
Fuel economy falls by 1% for every 10 psi of under-inflation. Don't skip tried-and-true pressure checks during the pre-trip, or get real-time results with pressure monitoring systems that provide instant alerts to act when a tire needs air. Explore 79 more ways to save fuel in this special report.
June 3, 2026
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Custom Rigs
Hundreds of trucks roll to Missouri for annual ATHS show
Trucks will begin rolling Route 66 into Springfield Tuesday, June 2, but the annual showcase's primary days are Thursday-Saturday, June 4-6. Expect hundreds of historical units, both restored for show and still working, among other attractions.
June 1, 2026
Are you a fan of classic iron? Springfield, Missouri is where you want to be this week as the city plays host to the ATHS National Convention & Truck Show.
Equipment
First up-close look at the new Cummins X15, with EPA 2027 aftertreatment
Cummins Product Manager Kyle Richardson explains the changes coming to the 2027 X15 with the aftertreatment system and the engine itself to meet new EPA 2027 NOx requirements.
May 29, 2026
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Custom Rigs
Young owner-operator's 1987 Peterbilt 359 with Cat C16 power
24-year-old independent Matt Niell hauls livestock and feed out of his Seymour, Texas, base. The Peterbilt 359 featured here, custom built by Stretch Customs, will mostly do on-highway work.
May 28, 2026
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Gear
Pro Series B350 and B450 headsets now available
BlueParrott
Today, BlueParrott's new Pro B350 and Pro B450 model headsets are available online, and will be available in-store at major retailers in early June, including truck stops nationwide.
May 27, 2026
Developed for professional drivers across a range of routes, the Pro Series aims to deliver consistent, high-quality communication on the road. BlueParrott worked closely with professional truck drivers to incorporate feedback on fit and comfort following hands-on testing to ensure a design that stands up to the BlueParrott brand they rely on, with greater comfort during long shifts, too.
Equipment
Trailer skirts and tail fairings: What's the aero worth in MPG?
On vans, side skirts alone deliver a 7.4% savings, according to verified testing, worth more than 40 cents/gal. at today's diesel prices. Add tail fairings to reduce drag created by the vacuum at the back of a fast-moving combo, and get as much as a 1 MPG boost with both. Find 79 more ways to save fuel here.
May 27, 2026
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Equipment
Peterbilt launches limited-edition 'Freedom 250' 589
Peterbilt introduced a limited-production Freedom 250 Special Edition Model 589, honoring the enduring spirit of America to mark the nation's 250th birthday.
May 25, 2026
Just 250 of these special-edition Freedom 250 Peterbilt 589s will be built -- the Model's available for order now.
Equipment
'Old bulldog' still works: 1954 L model, other winning rigs in Mack calendar
Mack's 2027 calendar contest is a wrap -- the truck maker teased a few of the winning rigs. Also: Ohio Peterbilt welcomes Diesel Bros. to grand opening celebration upcoming.
May 25, 2026
Mack Granite, owned by Scofield Transfer & Recycling, Inc., Stafford, New York
Equipment
Used truck prices down after exceptional March sales
Even as a freight-rates surge sparked buys, newer used sleeper tractors were going for less in April than in March. Sales-volume-wise, April was the second strongest month in four years, falling slightly from a strong end for Q1.
May 22, 2026
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Custom Rigs
'Time capsule': Pristine zero-miles 2002 Peterbilt 379 glider
The truck was delivered as an incomplete glider to the original owner, who never got around to finishing the work on it. Small fleet owner Gary Niell now owns the unit, powered by an Acert Cat.
May 21, 2026
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The new EPA 2027 Volvo D13 engine: First look
Volvo's Duane Tegels shows how mods to the D13 meet huge NOx and particulate reductions required by EPA without sacrificing fuel economy or consuming more DEF. Turbo changes, aftertreatment heaters, a whopping 630 engine braking hp ... more details explored here.
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Brokers want FMCSA to publish list of 'high risk' motor carriers
Kevin Hunter's heavy-haul-spec 2024 Kenworth W900L was one among dozens of trucks on hand for last year's SuperRigs event at EchoPark Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. The 2026 event kicks off later this month at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.
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Shell Rotella SuperRigs truck show races into Bristol this month
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