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FUSO Academy training classroom featuring workstations, diagnostic equipment, and electronics training benches, with a FUSO Academy logo highlighting the company's technical training facility.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 14, 2026

MFTBC Establishes FUSO Academy Dubai Training Center to Strengthen Network Capabilities in Middle East & Africa

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation’s new FUSO Academy Dubai Training Center will support technical and non-technical capability development. It features enhanced training infrastructure to improve service quality, uptime, and readiness for advanced vehicle technologies.

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Paccar engine displayed alongside Kenworth and Peterbilt logos and a DEF pump sign, illustrating a software update addressing diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inducement strategies for select heavy-duty trucks.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 8, 2026

Paccar Updates MX-11 and MX-13 Engine Software to Enhance Customer Operations

Kenworth Truck Company and Peterbilt Motors Company will update software for vehicles equipped with Paccar MX-11 and Paccar MX-13 engines to ensure they comply with EPA guidance on diesel exhaust fluid inducements.

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GM Fleet presentation slide highlighting strong fleet sales growth alongside a Chevrolet Silverado. Key metrics include increased truck demand, record pickup sales, higher government sales, and growth in OnStar Fleet subscriptions.
Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2026

GM #1 in U.S. Sales for the Second Quarter of 2026

General Motors said it was America’s #1 automaker in U.S. sales for the second quarter of 2026 with total sales of 714,896 vehicles, down 4.2%. GM led in full-size pickup and large SUV sales and reported growth in fleet sales.

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American Truck Simulator quick job menu showing available freight routes, truck options, and a map of the western U.S.
Newsby Lauren FletcherJuly 8, 2026

Volvo VNL and VNR Electric Join American Truck Simulator

Volvo’s VNL and VNR Electric are now in American Truck Simulator, bringing diesel and electric truck models to virtual drivers.

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Graphic shows Rush Enterprises’ Gulf Coast expansion with a map highlighting new Louisiana locations and a Peterbilt dealership. Headline reads, “Expanding Across the Gulf Coast,” announcing Rush Enterprises’ acquisition of Peterbilt of Louisiana.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 30, 2026

Rush Enterprises Expands with Acquisition of Peterbilt of Louisiana

Rush Enterprises’ acquisition of Peterbilt of Louisiana adds 46 service bays, more than 23,000 square feet of parts storage, and approximately 107,000 square feet of facility space to the company's footprint.

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Promotional graphic for Work Truck’s “Trucks, Tips & Tours” series featuring an International HV515 vocational truck, a presenter standing beside it, and text highlighting improved visibility and technology. Includes Truck Chat “Watch Now” branding.
Videosby Wayne ParhamJune 30, 2026

International HV515 Dump Truck Walkaround

The International HV515 combines the new S13 Integrated Powertrain, improved driver visibility, simplified maintenance, and advanced vocational controls into a capable dump truck platform. Take a closer look at the HV515, which International showcased at EUFMC.

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The Red Clay Strays pose with a Chevrolet Silverado, one of several vehicles featured in the revived "Heartbeat of America" campaign highlighting the brand's connection to hardworking Americans.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 30, 2026

Chevrolet Brings Back 'Heartbeat of America' Campaign Featuring Trucks and Everyday Workers

Chevrolet brings back Heartbeat of America, spotlighting the trucks, workers, and communities that continue to drive the brand's legacy forward.

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Gray Slate electric pickup truck parked curbside in front of Van’s Hardware on a small-town main street, highlighting the truck’s minimalist design and compact single-cab configuration.
Newsby Martin RomjueJune 29, 2026

Light-Duty Work Truck Fleets Get a Fresh, Affordable Alternative

Work Truck caught up with Drew Walker, Slate’s head of fleet sales, at the company’s design hub in Gardena, California, for an interview on how the company’s pickup and SUV electric vehicles can meet the needs of both private and public sector fleets.

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Ford graphic announcing its top ranking among mainstream brands in the 2026 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study, featuring a Super Duty pickup, Mustang Dark Horse, F-150 towing a trailer, and the J.D. Power award logo.
Newsby StaffJune 26, 2026

Ford Ranks First in JD Power Initial Quality Study, Ford & GM Icons Take First in Segments

Both Ford and General Motors vehicles ranked first in their respective segments in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Initial Quality Study, and Ford ranked as the mainstream brand with the highest initial quality.

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Nissan manufacturing employees gather around red, white, and blue Frontier pickup trucks inside the Canton, Mississippi assembly plant to celebrate a production milestone.
Newsby Lauren FletcherJune 23, 2026

Nissan Produces 1-Millionth Frontier in Mississippi as Demand Grows for Midsize Work Trucks

Nissan's 1-millionth Frontier marks a major manufacturing milestone as contractors, utilities, and vocational fleets turn to capable midsize pickups.

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