Semi-trucks are sometimes called other names, including big rig, semis, or 18-wheelers, and for the last moniker, this is because of the combined number of wheels of both the tractor and the trailer.

GM offered a 702-CI V12 semi-truck engine in the 1960s, but diesel engines won out because they're reliable, efficient, and make a lot of torque.

Sam Westmoreland Fri, Jul 25, 2025, 3:45 AM2 min read Volvo's fleet of electric vehiclesgot a big boost recently, after an Australian shipping company put a massive order in for its semi-trucks.

My InsiderThe Semi Truck is Tesla's range of all-electric, class-8 cargo trucks. The vehicles will be able to travel between 300 and 500 miles on a single charge, depending on the model. Pepsi has ...