Truck Paper Sustainability Blog Archive

    Electric & Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Maker Nikola Agrees To Merger with VectoIQ Acquisition Corp.
    Posted On: March 11, 2020
    The merger will result in “a company focused on the development of next-generation smart transportation.” ...
    DTNA Introduces Freightliner eCascadia & eM2 106 Customer Experience Fleet
    Posted On: March 5, 2020
    The fleet consists of six eCascadias and two eM2 106 battery-electric trucks; Daimler says “at least 14” customers will help test the new fleet in the U.S. ...
    Freightliner Custom Chassis & Proterra Team Up To Create MT50e All-Electric Chassis
    Posted On: March 4, 2020
    The chassis will powered by a Proterra 226 kWh battery and a drive system that produces zero emissions. ...
    Kenworth Enters Partnership With Meritor To Develop T680E Electric Powertrain
    Posted On: February 18, 2020
    Kenworth GM Kevin Baney says he expects production of the battery-electric T680 to begin in Q4 this year “and ramp through 2021.” ...
    Volvo Offers A First Look At Its VNR Electric Trucks At The LIGHTS Innovation Showcase
    Posted On: February 17, 2020
    The truck maker expects to begin serial production of electric VNR trucks to begin in late 2020. ...
    Kenworth Highlights K270E Electric Truck & Level 4 Autonomous T680 Truck At CES 2020 In Las Vegas
    Posted On: January 8, 2020
    Stop by the show and see Kenworth in PACCAR’s booth (#CP-24) through Friday, January 10. ...
    Ford Uses 1.2 Billion Recycled Plastic Bottles Per Year To Create Vehicle Parts
    Posted On: June 4, 2019
    The truck maker uses recycled plastic to construct underbody shields and wheel liners, and says the practice is as sound technically and economically as it is environmentally. ...
    Volvo Presents the Future of Sustainable Transport Solutions at ACT Expo 2019
    Posted On: April 17, 2019
    The truck manufacturer will show off current progress and plans for the future at the Long Beach, California, show taking place April 23 to 26. ...
    Volvo VNL 300 Gets Optional Natural Gas Engine
    Posted On: July 26, 2018
    The Swedish truck manufacturer has begun offering the Cummins ISX12N “Near Zero” natural gas engine in lieu of more conventional diesel options. ...
    Ford Hits Manufacturing CO2 Targets Ahead Of Schedule
    Posted On: July 2, 2018
    The company says it reduced per-vehicle CO2 emissions during manufacturing by 30% in half the time it originally estimated it would require. ...
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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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