Building trucks is tough. Some of the biggest carmakers in the world tried their hand at building semi-trucks and then withdrew from the market. Dodge's Big Horn semi-truck failed. GMC and Chevrolet ...

As the trucking industry struggles to recruit drivers, driverless trucks won’t need sleep, won’t speed and won’t get road rage. But experts and truck drivers say they are not a panacea. By Tim Balk ...

Semi-trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) over 33,000 pounds are classified as class 8 vehicles by the Federal Highway Administration. The term semi-truck actually refers to the trailer, ...

Based on a Peterbilt 579 commercial semi truck, the ReVolt EREV hybrid electric semi truck promises 40% better fuel economy and more than twice the torque of a conventional, diesel-powered semi. The ...

Sara Tenenbaum is the Senior Digital Producer for CBS News Chicago covering breaking, local and community news in Chicago. She previously worked as a digital producer and senior digital producer for ...

Daimler is a name many recognize as a powerhouse in the car manufacturing business. It has been associated with some of the best-known car brands in the world, including Mercedes-Benz (Daimler-Benz) ...