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    Opinion

    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
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    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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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

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

    By Trucking Dive staff
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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
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    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
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    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 Nov. 22, 2024
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    ‘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 Nov. 19, 2024
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    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
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    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 Nov. 13, 2024
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    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 Nov. 13, 2024
  • A battery electric Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling truck travels down a road with trees in the background.
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    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 Nov. 12, 2024
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    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 Nov. 11, 2024
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    Wabash vows to keep fighting $450M punitive verdict

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

    By Nov. 8, 2024
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    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 , Nov. 6, 2024
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    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 Nov. 4, 2024
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    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 Nov. 1, 2024
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    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 Oct. 30, 2024
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    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
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    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 Oct. 24, 2024
  • Trucking executives check out a pair of next-generation Freightliner Cascadia trucks at ATA MCE 2024 in Nashville.
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    MCE 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 Oct. 22, 2024
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    Tracker

    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
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    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 Oct. 21, 2024
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    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 Oct. 18, 2024
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    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 Oct. 18, 2024
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    MCE 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 Oct. 15, 2024
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    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 Oct. 15, 2024