There are several types of semi-trailers on the road that all serve a different purpose. Here are the main types and how they connect to the trucks.

Semi-trucks on American roads are often referred to with the "Tractor Trailer" moniker, which may be old-fashioned, but does ...

Trucking news and briefs for Thursday, June 20, 2024: New Peterbilt 589 hits orders, deliveries milestones Mike Lowrie, owner of Dixon, California-based Mike Lowrie Trucking, recently took ...

Peterbilt has introduced two new heavy-duty battery-electric vehicles. The new models are the OEM’s next-generation Model 579EV and the all-new Model 567EV. Peterbilt said the Model 567EV is the ...

News Peterbilt Semi Trucks Get Apple CarPlay Now The newly available infotainment system is faster, easier to use, and offers enhanced tech features. Beverly Braga Sep 21, 2024 7:20 PM EDT ...

The next-generation Model 579EV, left, and the new Model 567EV are Peterbilt's first new battery-electric Class 8 trucks since the first 579EV was launched five years ago.

In 1975, Peterbilt introduced the penultimate version of the truck with the Model 352H Pacemaker. H Models featured a taller cab, which rode a full 4 inches higher than on previous Model 352s.

Electric trucks, with their huge batteries, can cost over $400,000, and they can’t do long hauls without stopping for long charging periods, which can undermine the economics of a trucking fleet.