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Mack Revamps Granite Tractor as Lineup Overhaul Continues

Mack鈥檚 overhaul of its vocational portfolio also saw the debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway of the Keystone Class 8 tractor, which will replace the Pinnacle model by the end of 2026.

March 4, 2026
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Samsara Uses AI to Help City Fleets Clear Snow After Storms

With a goal of clearing every street within 24 hours, Syracuse partnered in 2021 with San Francisco-based Samsara to put live GPS tracking and dashcams on city fleet vehicles including聽snowplows.聽

March 4, 2026
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Volvo to Boost Electric SUV Output as Orders Top Forecasts

So far the EX60, with a driving range of more than 497 miles on a single charge, is only available in European markets. U.S. order books are due to open later this spring.聽

March 4, 2026
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Kenworth Unveils C580 Heavy-Haul Tractor to Replace C500

Kenworth introduced the C580 heavy-haul truck to replace the C500, pairing a proven severe-duty chassis with a new cab. The Paccar unit has set production to begin in January 2027.

March 3, 2026
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Driving the Future of Fleet Maintenance with TMC鈥檚 Robert Braswell

From basic diagnostics for commercial vehicles to understanding automated driving systems, ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council often takes a lead role in providing guidance on equipment and maintenance for an ever-changing industry.聽聽

March 3, 2026
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Canada Plans $2.6B to Spur Critical Minerals Projects

Energy Minister Tim Hodgson gave further details on the package March 3, including C$44 million for upgrades to the Northwest Transmission Line in northern British Columbia.

March 3, 2026
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Sunbelt Enters US Market as Asset-Heavy Bets Gain Traction

Sunbelt Rentals Holdings made its U.S. stock market debut March 2, amid a recent rush by investors into asset-heavy, capital intensive businesses that can鈥檛 be replaced by AI.

March 2, 2026
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Torc Advances Autonomous Truck Testing in Michigan

Freightliner Cascadias equipped with Torc鈥檚 software began testing in Michigan in February, adding to trials already underway on roads in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and in Virginia.

March 2, 2026
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Wabash Expands Parts Network, Idles 2 Plants

Trailer manufacturer Wabash is continuing to expand its parts and service center operations while trimming manufacturing capacity as part of a strategic pivot.

March 2, 2026
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Manufacturing Shows Strength While Prices Accelerate

The Institute for Supply Management鈥檚 gauge of prices paid for manufacturing inputs jumped 11.5 points to 70.5, the highest level since overall inflation peaked nearly four years ago.

March 2, 2026

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