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QuickChat: Inside bulk chemical freight—high stakes, tight capacity, and zero margin for error

Odyssey’s Ian Reid breaks down why bulk chemical trucking faces a capacity crunch, driver shortage, and compliance risks.

Aug. 4, 2026

The Hoyer Group has introduced four fully electric trucks in Switzerland, utilizing intelligent charging systems to optimize energy use and support decarbonization goals.

Hoyer drives sustainable logistics with Swiss e-trucks

July 29, 2026

Mack Trucks is expanding its Mack Premium Service Contract to the Mack MD (Medium Duty) Series, making it easier for medium-duty customers to protect their investment with factory-backed coverage.

Mack service contracts now cover MD Series

July 27, 2026

This contributed story from Intangles explores how connected vehicle technology and predictive maintenance can significantly reduce unplanned downtime in bulk freight operations, safeguarding delivery schedules and lowering repair costs.

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How connected vehicle intelligence cuts bulk hauler downtime

July 17, 2026

Mack Trucks is making remote software updates easier with the new Lock & Leave enhancement that allows remote software updates to complete unattended after the driver parks, locks the truck, and walks away.

Mack Trucks adds ‘Lock & Leave’ software updates

July 15, 2026

With remaining 2026 build slots expected to fill soon, the market is shifting from order-driven to capacity-allocation, amid ongoing policy uncertainties, including USMCA and potential tariff changes, which could impact fleet timing into 2027, FTR reports.

Truck orders surge: Exploding demand collides with tightening 2026 builds, EPA regulations

July 13, 2026

Daimler Truck North America has updated its Detroit engine software to align with EPA's new diesel exhaust fluid guidelines, improving reliability and reducing downtime for operators. The rollout affects new vehicles and over 330,000 in-service trucks, extending through 2026.

DTNA updates DEF inducement software

June 25, 2026

The Truckload Carriers Association and new president Jim Mullen are advocating for comprehensive reforms that modernize FMCSA processes, emphasizing increased staffing, updated systems, and focused oversight to reduce truck crashes and improve public safety.

TCA outlines roadmap for FMCSA modernization

June 18, 2026

Volvo Trucks is introducing a new way for fleets to perform over-the-air software updates. The feature allows updates to run overnight, during driver breaks, or while trucks are parked, without requiring drivers to remain with the vehicle.

Volvo Trucks enables ‘unattended’ software updates

June 16, 2026

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