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Collage for the 2026 Motive Visionary Customer Awards featuring seven recipient groups posing with awards on stage beneath the Motive logo, recognizing achievements across safety, innovation, transformation, partnerships, and operational excellence.
Technologyby News/Media ReleaseJune 24, 2026

Motive Announces 2026 Visionary Customer Award Winners

The 2026 Motive Visionary Customer Awards honor forward-thinking leaders across global industries and regions who have harnessed the power of AI to drive measurable improvements in safety, productivity, and profitability in physical operations.

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White delivery van traveling on a highway beside ORTEC branding and a “SupplyTech Breakthrough Award 2026” badge recognizing the company as Last Mile Solution Provider of the Year.
Operationsby News/Media ReleaseJune 24, 2026

ORTEC Wins Last Mile Solution Provider of the Year

ORTEC has been named Last Mile Solution Provider of the Year in the 5th annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by SupplyTech Breakthrough.

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Portrait of Marty Kuhn, CEO and president of Mike Albert Fleet Solutions, featured in a Work Truck leadership update graphic.
Leasingby Lauren FletcherJune 23, 2026

Mike Albert CEO Marty Kuhn Sees Technology and Upfitting Driving Fleet Success

New CEO Marty Kuhn highlights work-ready upfitting, fleet technology, and AI-powered insights as key parts of Mike Albert's strategy.

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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.
Vehicle Researchby 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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Red-and-white Kenworth semi-truck drives through a small-town parade at dusk. Spectators line the street outside the Majestic Theater as another decorated truck follows in the background.

Kenworth Chillicothe Plant Hosts Fifth Annual Kenworth Truck Parade

The 2026 Kenworth Truck Parade celebrated “American Owned, American Made” to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. The annual event is held in downtown Chillicothe, Ohio, where the Kenworth Chillicothe plant is located.

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Military-style Mack Defense dump truck parked on a roadway, shown in olive-drab paint with rugged off-road features. An inset photo shows a speaker at a Mack-branded podium in front of the truck during a presentation or announcement.
Vehicle Researchfrom News/Media ReleaseJune 22, 2026

Mack Defense Receives $47 Million in Federal Funding for HDT Production

Mack Defense received $47 million in programmatic funding to continue building the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck, based on the Mack Granite, as part of a five-year contract to build up to 450 trucks for the military.

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Daimler Truck North America promotional graphic featuring a heavy-duty diesel engine with a large cooling fan on a gray background, alongside the Daimler Truck North America logo and branding.

DTNA to Equip Vehicles with Updated DEF Inducement Software

Daimler Truck North America is equipping its Detroit engines with updated software reflecting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) revised guidance on diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) inducements.

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Graphic featuring fireworks on a blue background with the headline "Stay Safe on the Road This July 4th" and the subheading "Tips From a Former Truck Driver." The image promotes road safety during holiday travel and accompanies advice on avoiding truck blind spots, passing safely, leaving adequate space around trucks, and planning travel during busy traffic periods.
Safetyby StaffJune 18, 2026

5 Safe Driving Tips for 4th of July

To ensure that this year’s fireworks remain in the sky and not on the roadway, follow these five easy steps to remain safe on the road this year – shared directly from a truck driver.

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White Rivian R2 electric SUV parked on a leaf-covered path in a wooded area, shown from the front three-quarter angle with distinctive oval headlights, black trim, and roof rails under soft natural light.
Vehicle Researchby Wayne ParhamJune 17, 2026

Rivian Layoffs Will Not Impact Production Workers, R2 Has Launched

Rivian announces layoffs, but production is not expected to be impacted as the electric vehicle manufacturer starts R2 SUV deliveries to customers. The company’s 2026 first-quarter net profit was down $87 million from the same quarter in 2025.

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Geotab presentation showing MCP Connector integration with AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini alongside a fleet safety scorecard generated from connected vehicle data.
Technologyby Lauren FletcherJune 17, 2026

Geotab's New AI Connector Could Help Fleets Cut Maintenance Admin and Reduce Downtime

Geotab's new AI connector brings fleet data into ChatGPT and other platforms, helping fleets automate maintenance decisions and reduce downtime.

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