CCJ (Commercial Carrier Journal)

A recent merger between two dash camera providers brings together 10 billion cumulative miles of driving history with more than 300 million real-world driving miles captured monthly across more than 50 countries. Nauto, an AI-powered fleet safety platform that provides services to trucking and logistics fleets, has agreed to merge with Nexar, a tech company that makes smart, connected dashcams that turn everyday cars into a giant safety network. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

One of the largest names in transportation and logistics technology may be exiting that industry altogether. Trimble is reportedly putting its transportation and logistics (T&L) unit up for sale, according to a report from Axios on Tuesday. The report noted that the data analytics company is working with Goldman Sachs to sell the segment.

Article Summary What is Driving New Truck Orders Demand is primarily being fueled by soaring freight rates that are rapidly improving carrier profitability, ongoing fleet replacement needs, tightening capacity, and "pull-forward" buying by fleets trying to secure vehicles before strict new EPA 2027 emission regulations take effect.

Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, July 8, 2026: Mack announces over-the-air update improvements Mack Trucks on Tuesday announced a new “Lock & Leave” enhancement to Mack Over-the-Air (OTA) that allows remote software updates to complete while the truck is unattended after the driver parks, locks the truck and walks away. The new capability helps customers keep trucks current with the latest software while maximizing uptime and minimizing interruptions to daily operations, Mack said.

Unveiled today at the company's Defiance, Ohio headquarters, Truck #6 is part of Hope Hits the Highway - the national naloxone-awareness campaign from Facing Fentanyl, Keller, and the ATA's Trucking Cares Foundation. Article Summary How are Keller drivers helping fight the fentanyl crisis? Volunteering as ambassadors: Twenty Keller drivers stepped up to serve as "Driver Ambassadors" for the national "Hope Hits the Highway" campaign.

Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, July 8, 2026: Mack announces over-the-air update improvements Mack Trucks on Tuesday announced a new “Lock & Leave” enhancement to Mack Over-the-Air (OTA) that allows remote software updates to complete while the truck is unattended after the driver parks, locks the truck and walks away. The new capability helps customers keep trucks current with the latest software while maximizing uptime and minimizing interruptions to daily operations, Mack said.

Trucking news and briefs for Tuesday, July 7, 2026: EPA's 2027 NOx rule could arrive soon The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) could propose a new rule this week offering heavy-duty truck manufacturers more flexibility to meet looming 2027 emissions standards. The looming proposal follows the White House Office of Management and Budget completing its review of the EPA plan last week.

Volvo's long-haul VNL and regional VNR may be new, but not all of the materials used in their construction are. The company has upped its use of recycled and renewable materials in its latest heavy-duty truck models as part of a broader push to curb manufacturing carbon emissions. "Every component of a truck presents an opportunity to reduce environmental impact," said Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America.

Trucking news and briefs for Tuesday, July 7, 2026: Illinois hazmat blitz sidelines 61 trucks, 38 drivers The Illinois State Police’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Bureau recently conducted a hazmat enforcement detail that led to nearly 600 violations being issued over two days.

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