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  • The front end of a North American Van Lines & E.E. Ward moving truck
    0

    One Of America's Oldest Trucking Companies Has Been Around Longer Than Automobiles

    Founded 5 years before the first car was built, the oldest African-American-owned business in the United States operates a fleet of 45 trucks with 75 employees.

    By Chloe Clougher 12 hours ago Read More
  • Telo MT1 prototype drifting in sand on Pismo Beach
    53

    Tiny, Adorable Telo MT1 Electric Pickup Truck Moves One Step Closer To Making Me Eat My Own Words

    Telo's fate is still far from settled, but we'll take good news where we can find it.

    By Collin Woodard 19 hours ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 of 1955 Chevrolet Cameo Carrier pickup white with red accents
    3

    How The 1955 Chevy Cameo Carrier Invented The Lifestyle Pickup Truck

    Pickups used to be workhorses but now they're so much more, and the 1955 Chevy Cameo Carrier is to blame. Here's the story behind the first lifestyle pickup.

    By Charles Krome 1 day ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a green 2027 Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss with the front left tire perched on a rock in front off trees and a blue sky
    56

    2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Debuts With New V8s And A Passenger Screen

    Chevy has revealed the next-generation Silverado in seven trim levels from Work Truck to ZR2 Bison, but we don't know many details yet.

    By Logan K. Carter 2 days ago Read More
  • Red semi truck against a cloudy sky
    18

    What Does It Mean To Be An Owner-Operator Of A Semi Truck?

    You might sometimes hear of truckers being called "owner-operators", but what exactly does that mean, and why would a trucker want to be one?

    By B. L. Johnson 3 days ago Read More
  • A fleet of Volvo VNL semi-trucks arranged in a V formation
    11

    How Volvo's I-See Lets A Semi Truck Memorize Every Hill On Its Route To Save Fuel

    A connected trucking system automatically optimizes systems for road elevation changes ahead, reducing fuel consumption across hilly terrain.

    By Alvin Reyes 3 days ago Read More
  • A Duramax Diesel GMC truck on the highway.
    9

    Why Diesel Engines Last Longer Than Gas Engines

    What's the secret to diesel engines usually lasting longer than their gasoline-powered counterparts? To some extent, it comes down to just one word.

    By Michael Frank 4 days ago Read More
  • A 1967 White Model 3000 on a dark background. The blue and silver colors highlight the truck's Art Deco design.
    6

    These 1950s Semi Trucks Had More Personality Than Today's Big Rigs

    Trucks these days come in two basic designs, no matter which company makes them. But in the '50s, they had vibrant looks that made them stand out.

    By Ivo Gievski 5 days ago Read More
  • Closeup Photo of the Ford Pro Trailer Assist control knob
    3

    How Does Ford's Pro Trailer Backup Assist Let You Steer Your Truck Without The Steering Wheel?

    Reversing a trailer without steering-wheel inputs sounds like a gimmick, but Ford's system uses a specific combination of hardware and software to pull it off.

    By Kiran Menon 5 days ago Read More
  • End of the World art installation in Mojave Desert
    22

    To See The End Of The World In California, You'll Need The Right Vehicle

    A remote Mojave Desert attraction has left more than a few drivers stranded in the sand, making the right vehicle essential.

    By Adrian Taylor 9 days ago Read More
  • Combination tool box and tonneau cover on a pickup truck
    5

    Some Tonneau Covers Will Work With Tool Boxes, But There Are Downsides Too

    Combining a tool chest and a tonneau cover might be some pickup truck drivers' idea of perfection, and it's entirely possible, but there are downsides.

    By B. L. Johnson 11 days ago Read More
  • The Volvo Iron Knight parked in a gallery
    2

    The World's Fastest Semi Truck Is A Volvo

    Semi trucks aren't exactly known for their raw pace, but Volvo has built a truck that proves big load-luggers can be rapid in the right hands.

    By Brontë Wieland 12 days ago Read More
  • A Mack R-Model truck
    4

    This Diesel Engine Changed The Way Heavy Trucks Make Power

    A breakthrough in diesel engineering changed how heavy trucks delivered power, ultimately reshaping torque, gearing, and real-world drivability forever.

    By Benjamin Gracias 12 days ago Read More
  • An all-electric Kalmar TT7 terminal tractor at a shipyard
    11

    The Stubby Truck You See At Warehouses Is Called A Yard Goat, Here's Why It's Special

    Trucks come in lots of varieties, from electric-powered pickups to diesel-gulping semis. The yard goat plays a crucial role in warehouses and cargo yards.

    By Charles Krome 12 days ago Read More
  • Large tractor trailer driving down the highway
    9

    What's The Difference Between A Class A And Class B CDL?

    If you want to drive any sort of large truck for a living, you'll need to know which CDL to get and what sort of rigs you can legally drive.

    By Brad Brownell 15 days ago Read More
  • A yellow, orange, and white Kenworth Monfort truck parked outside
    18

    The Legend Behind Monfort Lane – The Fastest Trucks On America's Highways

    The Monfort Lane was legendary back in the 1970s. It housed a fleet of colorful trucks known for being incredibly fast and instantly recognizable.

    By Benjamin Gracias 16 days ago Read More
  • A t-shirt that says
    41

    Ram's New Midsize Pickup Is A Toyota Tacoma According To Its Own AI Slop T-Shirt Design

    Man do I regret not buying one while I had the chance for the comedic value.

    By Justin Hughes 16 days ago Read More
  • A 1987 Jeep Comanche driving on country road
    27

    Jeep Killed Its Small '80s Pickup Truck, But Is The Market Ready For The Comanche To Return?

    Jeep axed its Comanche compact truck in 1992, but with small pickups like the Ford Maverick more popular than ever, is it finally time for a comeback?

    By Chloe Clougher 16 days ago Read More
  • A vintage Ford F100 pickup with lowered suspension cruising on a side street
    15

    Here's What It Takes To Make A Truck Handle Like A Sports Car

    Trucks and sports cars have fundamentally different designs, but that doesn't mean you can't make a pickup handle like a Miata. Here's what you need to know.

    By Alvin Reyes 17 days ago Read More
  • The underside of a Ford F-150 Raptor with a large silver skid plate
    7

    Why Off-Road Trucks Need Skid Plates (Despite Some Myths You've Heard)

    Some people may have misconceptions about skid plates. Today, we'll debunk those myths and explain why these parts are essential for off-roaders.

    By Aakash Badree 17 days ago Read More
  • 2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 Max Range front 3/4 view
    31

    2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 Max Range Fixes A Lot Of The Issues I Originally Had With The Truck

    The Sierra EV AT4 may be missing some of the luxury features and trick electronics that come on the Denali, but that doesn't stop it from being a lot better.

    By Andy Kalmowitz 18 days ago Read More
  • Silver Dodge Ram SRT-10 pickup truck sits parked outdoors.
    10

    Before Hemi And Viper-Powered Rams, These Two Pickups Were Modern Muscle Truck Pioneers

    Do you know which pickups paved the way for today's muscle trucks? The story goes back to the early '90s, when two specific models kicked off a revolution.

    By Kiran Menon 18 days ago Read More
  • A side-by-side split image showing a green Nissan Frontier crew cab pickup truck kicking up dust on an off-road dirt course on the left, and a white Toyota Tacoma pickup truck driving dynamically through a sandy desert landscape on the right.
    15

    Toyota Tacoma Vs. Nissan Frontier: Which Truck Offers More At Their Price Point?

    The Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier hover right around the same price, but that doesn't mean their features, abilities, and value are identical.

    By Ivo Gievski 19 days ago Read More
  • Front 3/4 1963 Studebaker Champ pickup truck
    10

    This Defunct Automaker Did Supercharged Pickup Trucks Almost 40 Years Before Ford

    The quest for massive pickup power didn't start yesterday. One automaker took a shot at supercharging long before anyone else, and it's mostly forgotten now

    By Charles Krome 19 days ago Read More
  • A front three-quarters shot of a red Hummer X Pickup driving through a tunnel
    36

    GMC Says Its New, Smaller Hummer X Truck And SUV Concepts Are Purely For Show With No Production Intent... Sure, Jan

    GMC says these Hummers "redefine what a mid-size EV can do off-road," and despite being billed as concepts they don't look that far-fetched.

    By Logan K. Carter 20 days ago Read More
  • Photo of a black semi-truck leading a long line of heavy traffic.
    24

    Don't Get Stuck Behind Slow Semis, Avoid These Truck Bottlenecks

    Think your commute is bad? The freight-heavy congestion in these cities will leave you with less to grumble about when it comes to your own time in traffic.

    By Chloe Clougher 23 days ago Read More
  • A red triple pup semi tractor trailer in a stockyard
    11

    These States Allow Semi Trucks To Pull Three Trailers

    While most semi trucks are limited to one or two trailers, this small handful of states allows truckers to haul up to three trailers at once.

    By Benjamin Gracias 24 days ago Read More
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