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Courtesy of Kodiak Robotics via PR Newswire
Walmart hires Kodiak Robotics COO
James Reed, a leader in autonomous trucking and former CEO of USA Truck, will serve as VP of transportation development.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ryder System
Ryder acquires Cardinal Logistics
The deal brings 200 operating locations and 3,400 drivers to the South Florida-based company.
By David Taube • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Class 8 demand in North America to mostly hold in 2024, Paccar forecasts
Retail orders could hit up to 300,000, which is on the upper end of the OEM’s forecast.
By David Taube • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Trucking prepares for regulation, rising costs in 2024
A persistently soft freight environment is among many issues carriers will confront this year. We talked to execs about how they are preparing.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Retrieved from U.S. Department of Transportation on May 22, 2023
FMCSA speed limiter rule delayed again
It's the latest postponement for the rule amid a leadership exodus from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Retrieved from Lew Thompson on January 29, 2024
Under Covenant Logistics, Lew Thompson fleet size will double in 2024
The parent company is bullish on the poultry hauling business, even after a challenging winter.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Provided by PS Logistics
PS Logistics acquires Buddy Moore Trucking, ELS flatbed division
The latest acquisitions by the Alabama-based logistics company are expected to expand its flatbed and dedicated dry van operations.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Permission granted by Relay Payments
Maverik brings Relay’s fuel payment tech to 86 stores
The Salt Lake City-based convenience store retailer joins Yesway and Pilot in tapping into Relay’s contactless purchasing platform.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Trucking equipment regulations to watch in 2024
Speed limiters and emissions restrictions are among the most pressing truck-focused regs the industry faces this year.
By David Taube • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volvo Trucks
Texas receives $70M grant for hydrogen fuel stations
The money will support the creation of a hydrogen fuel corridor for medium- and heavy-duty trucks between Southern California and Texas.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Permission granted by Aurora Innovation
Continental to help develop new Aurora backup safety system over the next 2 years
Through a partnership, Continental is also slated to produce hardware at its new facility in New Braunfels, Texas.
By David Taube • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Estes Express Lines
Estes cyberattack exposed Social Security numbers of 21,000 people
The carrier is providing credit monitoring and protection services for free to those affected.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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PJ Trailers recalls over 30 different 2024 models over tire bubbling issue
An overseas manufacturer produced hundreds of defective Goodride tires, according to an estimate from a recall report.
By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of Daimler Truck
Hydrogen fuel-cell truck testing this year connects Daimler, Amazon and others
Daimler Truck will deploy the GenH2 trucks for their first customer fleets, serving Amazon, Holcim, Air Products and others on long-haul tests in Germany.
By Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of Pacific Maritime Association
California regulators will not enforce drayage fleet registration rules — yet
The California Air Resources Board said it would delay enforcing certain provisions of the Advanced Clean Fleets rule.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 29, 2023 -
Provided by Brunswick Group
Hub Group acquires Forward Air’s final mile business for $262M
The deal includes the transfer of about 45 locations and more than 640 employees.
By Colin Campbell • Updated Dec. 20, 2023 -
Courtesy of J.B. Hunt Transport Services
‘A legend at J.B. Hunt’: Longtime executive Craig Harper retires
The carrier's first chief safety officer served as COO for decades before retiring as EVP and chief sustainability officer.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Courtesy of Daimler Truck North America
Greenlane charging stations slated to open next year
The Daimler-backed venture’s collaboration with Uber Freight is providing data on how to prioritize locations for zero-emission infrastructure.
By David Taube • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Courtesy of Republic Services
Capurro Trucking, Republic Services pay $100K settlements for CARB violations
The haulers allegedly ran afoul of California’s truck emissions rules, the U.S. EPA announced.
By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Permission granted by Palmer Trucks
Palmer Trucks expands with relocated site in Northeast Indiana
The leased property features drive-through bays, an expanded service shop and more.
By David Taube • Dec. 15, 2023 -
Courtesy of Autocar
GM to supply hydrogen fuel cells for Autocar’s heavy-duty trucks
Production of the zero-emissions commercial vehicles will start in 2026 at Autocar’s plant in Alabama.
By Kalena Thomhave • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Permission granted by Relay Payments
Yesway adopts Relay’s fuel payment software
The cardless platform allows more fleets and drivers to avoid fraud caused by card skimming.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Courtesy of Aurora
Up to 20 Aurora trucks to haul freight without operators next year: CFO
“We’re going to continue to do exactly what we’re doing today,” the finance chief said. “We’re just going to do it without a human operator.”
By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Provided by TFI International
TFI acquires Nebraska-based truckload carrier
Dahlsten Truck Line owns or leases about 75 trucks and hauls more than 27,000 loads per year in the Midwest.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Obtained from United Petroleum Transports.
United Petroleum Transports to acquire Patriot Transportation Holding
The $66 million deal will create a tanker company with over 1,000 drivers and 30 terminals from Arizona to Florida.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 27, 2023
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