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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 -
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 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive
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 -
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 Colin Campbell • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 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