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Graphic illustration of runners' feet on glowing pavement to the right, a big rig truck on the left, and headline for a virtual 5k to benefit truck drivers.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 1, 2026

St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Launches 2nd Annual Virtual 5K to Support Health and Wellness for Professional Drivers

St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund’s 2nd Annual Virtual 5K raises funds and awareness for over-the-road truck drivers facing illness or injury, and there’s still time to participate in this year’s event.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 1, 2026

Mack Trucks Debuts Mack ImpactShield Windshield Technology on All-New Mack Granite

Mack Trucks will now offer the Mack ImpactShield, a windshield made with Corning Fusion5 Glass, as standard equipment on the all-new Mack Granite vocational trucks starting later this year.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 29, 2026

GM Brings Google Gemini to Millions of Vehicles

General Motors will roll out Google Gemini to model year 2022 and newer Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC vehicles with Google built in, meaning approximately 4 million vehicles will be eligible for the update.

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Man inn business attire against a blue background with logos for Leadership Update and Work Truck and headline Grote Industries.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 29, 2026

Grote Industries Marks 125th Anniversary with Key Promotion

Grote Industries has promoted Josh Wilber to vice president of human resources to support the company’s continued global expansion as it celebrates its 125th anniversary.

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White off-road utility truck in the desert.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 28, 2026

Acela Truck Company Unveils Monterra II Cab-Over Commercial Truck Chassis

Acela Truck Company is replacing its Monterra with the new Monterra II, which it recently debuted. The new truck will be offered in day cab, extended cab, and crew cab configurations, along with 4x4 and 6x6 drivetrain options.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 28, 2026

Mack MD Special Upfit Protects Highway Workers in Rear-Impact Crashes

Gulf Highway Equipment is purchasing 160 more Mack MD models to be upfit with truck-mounted attenuators, an energy-absorbing crash cushion attached to the rear of a truck that is designed to protect workers and motorists in construction zones.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 27, 2026

Cargo Theft Incident Volume Falls in First Quarter of 2026

Verisk CargoNet reported that supply chain crime events across the United States and Canada declined by 5.3% in the first quarter of 2026. However, confirmed cargo theft reports rose slightly, by 41 incidents.

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Image of mountains and multiple small images of truck drivers, headline Last Week to Enter and logo for Star National Experience.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 27, 2026

Final Week to Register for Western Star’s Star Nation Experience

This is the final week to register to be part of the Star Nation Experience, a Western Star event that celebrates professional drivers, their skills, and their expertise. It is an all-expenses-paid event built around competition, camaraderie, and the “Never Back Down” spirit that defines the Western Star community.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 24, 2026

Freightliner Expands Detroit Assurance Safety Features for Cascadia

Detroit Assurance with Active Break Assist 6 (ABA6) will be standard on Freightliner Cascadias built starting in December 2026 and will feature Cross Traffic Assist and Active Side Guard Assist 2 with left turn protection.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 21, 2026

Capacity Trucks Names New Senior Director of Sales

Capacity Trucks has hired Todd Gibson, with 29 years of experience in various OEM specialty vehicle industries, as the new senior director of sales.

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