New York truck dealer: Rushed zero-emissions requirements threaten small businesses

Emissions regulations are causing Corporate General Manager Mark Stone to wonder whether Burr Truck will survive another year in New York, he writes.

By Mark Stone • Dec. 4, 2024

Duke Energy, Electrada launch microgrid EV charging hub in North Carolina

The partnership can be a model for fleets transitioning to electric trucks, utility executive says.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 2, 2024

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These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

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Trailer maker Faymonville Group to build Arkansas facility

The company is investing more than $100 million to establish its first U.S. trailer manufacturing plant in Little Rock.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 2, 2024

Daimler petitions to allow German drivers to test US EVs

Having six drivers perform safety testing and validation is crucial for powertrain controllers, an FMCSA filing said.

By Haley Cawthorn • Nov. 27, 2024

ATA urges manufacturers to leave California Clean Truck Partnership

"The shifting political landscape creates an opportunity," President Chris Spear wrote in a letter to Cummins, Daimler, Volvo and other truckmakers.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 22, 2024

‘Exceptional’: DOT secretary nominee would support trucking priorities, groups say

Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy understands trucking issues and will be an ally of the industry, ATA, OOIDA and TCA said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 19, 2024

How Volvo Trucks uses AI to boost uptime

Proprietary artificial intelligence models power an adaptive maintenance system that allows for more efficient stops.

By Haley Cawthorn • Nov. 15, 2024

Nikola hydrogen-powered trucks lead the market, company says

The electric truck maker can now count DHL Supply Chain and Diageo North America among its growing customer roster. 

By David Taube • Nov. 13, 2024

Greenlane plans to forge ahead with EV charging

The joint venture remains confident that electrifying trucking nationwide "transcends political divides," CEO Patrick Macdonald-King said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2024

Daimler, Cummins support emissions goals, despite uncertainty

Ahead of a second Trump term, some OEMs indicated a willingness to continue advancing efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

By David Taube • Nov. 12, 2024

JB Hunt installs inward-facing cameras in all of its trucks

The Lowell, Arkansas-based carrier previously piloted the technology and noted meaningful cost savings.

By David Taube • Nov. 11, 2024

Wabash vows to keep fighting $450M punitive verdict

The company has argued that the verdict was excessive and should be dramatically reduced.

By David Taube • Nov. 8, 2024

Trucking groups see policy potential in Trump win

Industry associations said they hope to push for excise tax repeal and changes to emissions standards, among other issues.

By David Taube , Colin Campbell • Nov. 6, 2024

Bendix ECU recall affects over 187K Volvo, Mack trucks

Eight different vehicle types for model years 2020 through 2025 are affected between the two brands.

By David Taube • Nov. 4, 2024

Landstar expects owner-operator count to continue falling

Truck counts dropped 12% YoY in Q3 and 1% from last quarter, amid a significant increase in truck repair costs and lengthy waits for repairs.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 1, 2024

Hurricanes Helene, Milton destroyed trucks, hampered carrier operations

Estes, Knight-Swift, Old Dominion and others described challenges caused by the deadly, back-to-back storms in the last month.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 30, 2024

GreenWaste orders first Hyzon hydrogen refuse trucks in North America

The first vehicles are expected to be delivered to the Bay Area as early as Q4 2025, the carrier said.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2024

Report: Truck leasing may be better option, depending on fleet size

Smaller trucking companies may lack the economies of scale to realize savings from ownership, accounting firm KPMG found.

By David Taube • Oct. 24, 2024

New trucks, industry insights, live music: ATA MCE 2024 in Nashville

Carrier executives talked shop, saw the new Freightliner Cascadia and enjoyed a surprise set by Def Leppard in Music City last week.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 22, 2024

Class 8 truck, trailer orders by month

Trailer orders fell to the lowest October level since FTR began tracking them.

By Trucking Dive Team • Updated Nov. 25, 2024

TomTom powering IVECO’s navigation solutions

Real-time location data and custom truck routing will be used in various IVECO commercial vehicles, such as the S-Way.

By David Taube • Oct. 21, 2024

Lawsuit: EPA emissions regs seek to restructure trucking industry

The new rules will make American trucking dependent on China and other countries at odds with the U.S., states and trade groups said in a legal filing.

By David Taube • Oct. 18, 2024

Small carriers find being nimble a competitive strength

Despite the weak freight market, owner-operators and family-run businesses have tapped a barrage of resources to keep hauling.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 18, 2024

ATA president calls on carriers to ‘stick together, get loud and kick ass’

CEO Chris Spear pledged the group would remain engaged on industry issues, regardless of the outcome of the presidential race.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 15, 2024

Tennessee coach company acquires 2 entertainment transportation businesses

Dreamliner will expand its transportation niche with carriers that have worked with Taylor Swift and Jelly Roll.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 15, 2024