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    Volvo Trucks Will Showcase VNR Electric & VNL 760 With Aurora Driver During ATA MC&E
    Posted On: October 20, 2022
    The VNR Electric has an operational range of up to 275 miles and 565 kilowatt-hours of battery power. ...
    Red Classic Receives 1,000th Mack Over-The-Road Truck
    Posted On: September 29, 2022
    The North Carolina-based freight hauler and dedicated carrier for Coca-Cola Consolidated (the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the U.S.) has an all-Mack fleet. ...
    4 Gen Logistics Expands Fleet Serving Port Of Long Beach With 41 Volvo VNR Electric Trucks
    Posted On: September 28, 2022
    “4 Gen Logistics has a goal of operating a 100% zero-tailpipe emission fleet in 2025, and the Volvo VNR Electric trucks being deployed in Southern California are an integral part of achieving our goal,” says 4 Gen Logistics owner David Duncan. ...
    DTNA Celebrates Production Of 800,000th Vehicle—A Freightliner Cascadia—At Cleveland Truck Manufacturing
    Posted On: September 9, 2022
    Keys to the milestone Cascadia were presented to representatives from less-than-truckload motor carrier, Old Dominion Freight Line late last month during a ceremony at the facility. ...
    McLane Company Adds Volvo VNR Electric Trucks To SoCal Routes
    Posted On: August 25, 2022
    McLane’s electric trucks have an operational range of up to 275 miles and 565 kilowatt-hours of battery power. ...
    Western Star Expands X-Series With The Introduction Of The All-New 57X Long-Haul Truck
    Posted On: August 4, 2022
    The manufacturer says the 57X is its most advanced, fuel-efficient truck yet, with nearly 6% greater fuel efficiency than the 5700XE. ...
    Nacarato Truck Center Becomes First Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealership In Tennessee
    Posted On: June 17, 2022
    This is the second location to be certified for Nacarato Truck Centers, with its Roanoke, Virginia, location completing certification in January 2022 to become the first Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealer in Virginia. ...
    Local Waste Division Receives Battery-Electric Class 8 T680E At Nearby Kenworth Plant
    Posted On: June 13, 2022
    King County wants to cut emissions in half by the end of this decade as part of its Strategic Climate Action Plan; the county also purchased a 120-kilowatt PACCAR charger. ...
    Daimler Truck North America & Cummins Collaborate To Drive Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Forward In North America
    Posted On: May 12, 2022
    The companies are working to upfit and validate Freightliner Cascadia trucks with a Cummins fourth-generation hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, which provides improved power density, efficiency and durability. ...
    Battery-Electric Freightliner eCascadia Innovates Last-Mile Logistics & Regional Distribution
    Posted On: May 12, 2022
    Powered by Detroit’s ePowertrain, the zero-emission heavy-duty truck is ready to electrify last-mile logistics, local and regional distribution, and more. ...
    Volvo To Showcase VNR Electric & Aurora Driver Autonomous Tech At ACT Expo 2022
    Posted On: May 5, 2022
    “The next-generation Volvo VNR Electric is in production since Q2 2022 and will be on display in our booth,” says Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve. ...
    Hudson County Motors Becomes First Volvo Trucks Certified EV Dealer In New Jersey
    Posted On: May 5, 2022
    “I’m very pleased with the relationship we have with Volvo Trucks, we are in the perfect location metro wise to support the increased growth of Volvo VNR Electric orders,” said Hudson County Motors General Manager Ben Bellini. ...
    Producers Dairy’s Distribution Fleet Gets A Little Greener With 2 New Volvo VNR Electric Trucks
    Posted On: May 2, 2022
    The new battery-electric trucks are slated for regional distribution routes stretching from the dairy producer’s Fresno facility to grocery stores along a 40-mile stretch of California’s Central Valley. ...
    Martin Brower Begins Making McDonald’s Deliveries With First Volvo VNR Electric Truck
    Posted On: April 8, 2022
    The zero-tailpipe emission truck will make food and beverage deliveries to McDonald’s restaurants located with a 95-mile range of its Montreal Distribution Centre facility near Baie-D'Urfé in Quebec. ...
    Volvo Trucks VNR Electric & VNL 760, Latest-Generation D13TC Engine On Display At TMC
    Posted On: March 4, 2022
    Volvo will begin producing a next-generation VNR Electric in the second quarter of this year, featuring an enhanced battery design with up to 40% greater capacity. ...
    Volvo’s VNR Electric Joins Québec City Logistics Fleet
    Posted On: January 31, 2022
    Groupe Morneau’s extensive freight network includes six lines of business, 23 network terminals, and 17 sites strategically located across eastern Canada. ...
    Mack Anthem & Pinnacle Trucks Now Come With Predictive Cruise Control With Econo-Roll
    Posted On: January 31, 2022
    “The system can store up to 4,500 routes, offers maximum fuel efficiency, and improves total cost of ownership for customers,” says Mack Highway Product Manager Stu Russoli. ...
    New Volvo VNR Electric Offers 83% Longer Range, New Configuration Options For Heavy-Duty Transport
    Posted On: January 25, 2022
    New battery technology and a new six-battery package extend the zero-emissions truck’s range to 275 miles, up from 150. ...
    Kenworth’s T680E Battery-Electric Truck Takes A Bow At CES 2022
    Posted On: January 11, 2022
    The zero-emissions truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of 82,000 pounds and an estimated operating range of 150 miles, depending on the application. ...
    A Closer Look At The Peterbilt 389
    Posted On: December 31, 2021
    The long, aluminum hood and polished-steel louvered grille of Peterbilt’s 389 harks back to the company’s legendary 379 and 359 models, one of many reasons Peterbilt calls the 389 an “icon of the road.” ...
    Kenworth Launches Electric Vehicle Technician Training Program
    Posted On: November 4, 2021
    For initial EV certification, Kenworth technicians need to successfully complete a seven-course curriculum; courses run two to four days in length and combine classroom and virtual training. ...
    King County Solid Waste Division Orders A Battery-Electric Class 8 Kenworth T680E
    Posted On: November 2, 2021
    “We’re committed to protecting the natural resources that define our region,” says King County Solid Waste Division Director Pat McLaughlin. ...
    Volvo VNR Electric Trucks To Deliver Parts & Components To Virginia Assembly Plant
    Posted On: October 28, 2021
    “An important part of Volvo Trucks’ sustainability strategy is to reduce CO2 from our own operations globally and putting the Volvo VNR Electric to work, servicing our NRV operations,” says Volvo Trucks North America President Peter Voorhoeve. ...
    Peterbilt Showcases New Model 579 & 579EV Trucks At Nashville’s ATA MCE21 Show
    Posted On: October 26, 2021
    Together the 579 and 579EV represent Peterbilt’s most technologically advanced trucks to date. ...
    Volvo Makes Fuel-Efficient D13TC Turbo Compound Engine Standard Equipment Across VNL Truck Line
    Posted On: October 13, 2021
    “By making the D13TC engine standard in our VNL product lineup, we’re taking fuel economy and optimized performance to the next level,” says Volvo Trucks North America’s Director of Product Marketing, Johan Agebrand. ...
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    2026 Q2 Dealer Survey: Data Shows Stable Sentiment Despite Strong Orders
    Posted 7/22/2026
    Watch our Truck Paper and Bloomberg Intelligence video and get the full report to learn more about dealers’ viewpoints about the commercial vehicle market. ...
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    What's New At Sandhills Global
    Posted 7/17/2026
    Find out about the latest Sandhills news, including AI to write your asset descriptions, the new UCC Search app, a new e-commerce solution, and more. ...
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    Used Truck Market Inventory Levels Drop Across All Categories In June
    Posted 7/16/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Used Semi-Trailer Inventory Down, Prices Up In June
    Posted 7/15/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used semi-trailers on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Sandhills Market Reports Show Continued Inventory Declines Across Used Equipment and Truck Markets
    Posted 7/6/2026
    New Sandhills Global market reports show ongoing inventory declines across several key used equipment and truck markets in June. ...
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    Volvo Increases Use Of Recycled Materials In New Heavy-Duty Truck Models
    Posted 6/25/2026
    Volvo Trucks has increased the use of recycled and renewable materials in its newest heavy-duty truck models, reflecting the company’s effort to reduce the environmental impact from truck manufacturing. ...
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    Used Trailer Inventory Down Year Over Year, Asking & Auction Values Up
    Posted 6/17/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Sleeper Truck Values Firm Up As Inventory Continues To Soften
    Posted 6/17/2026
    Watch our new Sandhills Global market report video for inventory and value trends affecting used heavy- and medium-duty trucks on Sandhills platforms. ...
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    Truck VIN Guide Offers Fast, Free Lookup For Fast Track Iron Members
    Posted 6/15/2026
    Members of Fast Track Iron, Sandhills Global’s dynamic dealer network, receive exclusive access to the VIN Guide/Serial Number Guide, among many other perks. ...
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    Arrange Reliable Transport For Heavy-Haul Loads With FR8Star
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Securing shipping through Sandhills Global’s FR8Star service eliminates these unknowns, making it easier to finalize deals and get the critical equipment your buyers need to the jobsite without delay. ...
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