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Dog wearing a safety harness sits in the passenger seat of a Volvo truck cab while a man demonstrates securing the pet with a restraint strap.

Safety•from News/Media Release•September 4, 2026

Volvo Trucks Releases New Safety Recommendations for Traveling with Pets

One of the most important recommendations for professional drivers traveling with pets is to ensure pets are properly restrained while the truck is moving. Other tips are available in the new guide from Volvo Trucks North America and Center for Pet Safety.

Two red Peterbilt vocational trucks, a concrete mixer and dump truck, parked at a construction site with dirt piles and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Vehicle Research•from News/Media Release•September 4, 2026

Peterbilt Trucks Equipped with Paccar TX-18 Pro Boost Efficiency for Maryland Fleet

Patuxent Companies is replacing aging trucks with the Peterbilt Model 567 and Model 589, specified with the Paccar TX-18 Pro 18-speed automated transmissions, and is reporting an 8% to 10% improvement in fuel economy.

White dual-axle enclosed equipment trailer with side access doors and a spare tire, parked in a desert landscape with mountains in the background.

Green Fleet•from News/Media Release•September 2, 2026

Xos Hub Surpasses One Gigawatt-Hour of Energy Delivered in the Field

A single Xos Hub has surpassed one gigawatt-hour of energy across more than 33,600 charging sessions in the field, demonstrating performance that supports Xos' expansion across new products and markets.

Red Midwest Fire service truck equipped with a Stellar body parked along a rural road, with Midwest Fire and Stellar logos displayed at the bottom.

Vehicle Research•from News/Media Release•September 2, 2026

Stellar Expands into Fire Apparatus Market with Acquisition of Midwest Fire

Stellar Industries has acquired Midwest Fire, a custom fire apparatus manufacturer headquartered in Luverne, Minnesota, with nearly four decades of specialized apparatus experience.

Infographic showing 77% of fleet drivers say the benefits of safety technology outweigh privacy concerns, over a GPS tracking map with route lines and location pins.

Technology•by Staff and News Reports•September 1, 2026

Are Work Truck Drivers Warming Up to Dash Cams and GPS Tracking?

A new survey finds field-service drivers may be more comfortable with dash cams and GPS tracking than fleet managers think, especially when the technology helps protect them after a crash.

Vehicle Research•by Wayne Parham•September 1, 2026

Recalls You Need to Know About in August 2026

If you have Altec, Chrysler, Ford, Heil, General Motors, International, Mack Trucks, Paccar, Rivian, Royal Truck, Toyota, US Truck Body, or Volvo Trucks vehicles in your fleet, you should check these important recalls issued by the National Highway Safety Administration.