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PodWheels and The Trucker Media Group announced a new podcast and editorial series covering the 2026 Transition Trucking: Driving For Excellence Award recognizing military veteran truck drivers.

August 3, 2026

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PodWheels and The Trucker Announce Coverage of Transition Trucking’s Driving for Excellence Award

PodWheels and The Trucker Media Group have announced plans to launch a new series of podcast episodes and feature stories highlighting the 2026 Transition ...

Learn why cabover trucks fell out of favor in North America and how changing regulations, truck design, and driver expectations reshaped the trucking industry.

July 15, 2026

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Why Cabover Trucks Fell Out of Favor in North America

There was a time when cabover trucks were everywhere. From the 1960s into the early 1980s, they hauled freight across the Interstate Highway System, ...

Explore some of North America's largest truck manufacturing plants and learn where Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, and International heavy-duty trucks are assembled.

July 15, 2026

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The Largest Truck Manufacturing Plants in North America

Thousands of heavy-duty trucks roll off assembly lines across North America every week, but most are built at a relatively small number of manufacturing ...

July 31, 2025

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Why Paccar Thinks Truck Orders Are About to Climb — and What That Means for Drivers

Truck orders have been sluggish lately, and for a good reason: carriers are playing it safe while the freight market finds its footing. But ...

June 30, 2025

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PacLease Celebrates 45 Years of Service and Growth

PACCAR Leasing Company (PacLease) is marking a major milestone this month—45 years of delivering full-service leasing and rental solutions for Kenworth and Peterbilt customers. ...

April 1, 2025

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Kenworth Celebrates a Decade of Donating Grand Prize for Transition Trucking Award

For the tenth year in a row, Kenworth is proud to contribute the grand prize for the Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award. This ...

March 25, 2025

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Kenworth to Discontinue W900 Models, T800W, and C500 Due to Emission Standards

Kenworth’s W900 has been one of the most legendary truck models, representing a major milestone in North American trucking history. First introduced in 1961, ...

March 19, 2025

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Kenworth Introduces New Advanced Driver Assistance System Packages for T680

Kenworth has revealed three innovative Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) packages for its flagship T680 model. These packages, named ADAS, ADAS Pro, and ADAS ...

Source: (Kenworth) Kenworth T880S 11-Yard Con-Tech BridgKing Mixer Displayed at World of Concrete in Las Vegas

February 13, 2025

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Kenworth Mixer Auction Generates Over $260,000 for Charities

A recent collaboration between renowned companies Kenworth, Con-Tech Manufacturing, and Rihm Kenworth turned out to be a remarkable success, raising a generous sum for ...

Truck drivers share their top picks for the best trucks, from Kenworth to Freightliner, Peterbilt, and more. See why these brands are favored for their comfort, performance, and reliability on the road.

January 31, 2025

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The Battle of the Best Trucks: Truckers Share Their Top Picks

Truck drivers know their rigs better than anyone. From comfort on long hauls to reliability and performance on the road, everyone has their favorite ...