Peterbilt and Kenworth, both subsidiaries of global original equipment manufacturer PACCAR Inc., have announced expansions of their zero-emission vehicle portfolios with the introduction of multiple medium-duty electric truck models. The simultaneous announcements Tuesday are part of a larger commitment by both companies to provide zero-emission solutions across various applications, from regional delivery to vocational configurations.… Continue reading Peterbilt, Kenworth expand EV lineup with new medium-duty models
Month: December 2025
Mexico’s heavy-truck exports plunges 22% as light-vehicle demand also dips
Mexico’s automotive industry posted sharp declines across cars, light trucks and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in November, as road blockades, labor stoppages and softer global demand disrupted factory operations and slowed exports. Heavy-duty truck exports dive 22% The country’s heavy-vehicle manufacturers — tractor-trailers, trucks and buses — recorded significant declines in November, according to data from… Continue reading Mexico’s heavy-truck exports plunges 22% as light-vehicle demand also dips
Connect with freight leaders nationwide at the FreightWaves Roadshow
The FreightWaves Roadshow 2026 is gearing up for an exciting kickoff. We’re connecting freight and supply chain professionals with critical insights and strategies in some of the most pivotal freight cities across the country. While the supply chain is facing unprecedented volatility, FreightWaves is taking its invaluable expertise on the road. This tour is tailored… Continue reading Connect with freight leaders nationwide at the FreightWaves Roadshow
Has FMCSA’s Decade-Old Chameleon Carrier System Been Running on Autopilot?
A leaked Department of Transportation memo promising a revolutionary new approach to identifying chameleon carriers has set off alarm bells among industry observers who remember that federal regulators already built this exact system more than a decade ago. The November 12 memo, written by Shaz Umer, Director of Strategic Initiatives in the Office of the… Continue reading Has FMCSA’s Decade-Old Chameleon Carrier System Been Running on Autopilot?
Logistics startup founder loses appeal on conviction, 20-year sentence
Christopher Kirchner is staying in prison. In a unanimous decision handed down Monday by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, a three-judge panel affirmed Kirchner’s 20-year sentence for a variety of charges. Kirchner’s trial took place in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Kirchner, listed as 38 years… Continue reading Logistics startup founder loses appeal on conviction, 20-year sentence