Volvo, Mack recall some electric trucks due to combustion risk

Two recalls affect 180 EVs in which a cabin heater relay may fail, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By David Taube • Feb. 7, 2023

OOIDA brings 2023 priorities to Washington lawmakers

More truck parking, better restroom access for drivers and upcoming speed limiter regulations are among the association’s chief concerns this year.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2023

Off-hours EV truck charging deserves discounts, utility group says

Thoughtfully designing charging rates may increase EV adoption, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners said.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 6, 2023

OEMs poised for improvement in 2023

Supply chain disruptions are becoming less severe, but Volvo Trucks North America and analysts still note continuing risks.

By David Taube • Jan. 25, 2023

Tesla plans its first high-volume semi-truck factory

The news comes after the EV maker delivered an order of semis to Pepsi in December.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 25, 2023

Trucking conferences to watch in 2023

Trucking professionals have a host of conference options to choose from this year.

By A.B. Brown • Jan. 23, 2023

Large-scale trucking M&A could cool in 2023

A challenging economy may make major deals more difficult to execute.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 13, 2023

An inside look at how XPO uses technology in its terminals and trucks

Transport Dive toured one of the LTL carrier's largest facilities to see how it monitors its dockworkers and drivers in real time.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2023

PGT Trucking buys Nikola battery-electric truck, plans to lease 100 more

The flatbed carrier’s foray into BEV trucks is an effort to align with customers’ green energy commitments, President Gregg Troian said.

By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2023

Army veteran wins truck in federal push to recruit service members

Driver Ashley Leiva took home a new Kenworth as part of an initiative recognizing veterans who have recently joined the trucking industry.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 5, 2023

ATA leaders outline trucking’s 2023 priorities

President Chris Spear and Chair Dan Van Alstine share their vision for the next year in an interview with Transport Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2023

High fuel prices, driver constraints are likely to remain issues in 2023

Trucking industry wades through challenges in shadow of regulatory change.

By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2023

Industrial truck maker invests $40M to expand South Carolina plant

Kion North America plans to reshore key component production through its expansion, slated for completion in 2024. 

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 3, 2023

The top trucking trends of 2022

Driver recruitment, economic concerns, investments in equipment and EVs were top of mind over the past year

By Larry Avila • Dec. 29, 2022

Cost-cutting, regulatory roadblocks: Trucking’s top stories in 2022

The past 12 months saw conditions normalize while firms dealt with problems from overstaffing to cost escalation.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 27, 2022

Trucking groups say EPA’s tougher nitrogen oxide rules will spur challenges

The standards for 2027 could prompt some drivers to avoid upgrading their trucks due to high costs.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 22, 2022

Meijer deploys all-electric trucks with eye on cold weather performance

The retailer says the trucks will operate within a 200-mile radius of its home charging site in Michigan.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 20, 2022

Volvo recalls certain trucks over air tank detachment concerns

Certain 2022–2023 VNL trucks may have excessively tightened fasteners that are broken, potentially creating road hazards, according to a recall notice.

By David Taube • Dec. 19, 2022

EV waste trucks face a ‘cutthroat business’

The CEO of Battle Motors talked risks and what’s next for rapidly evolving fleet technologies at a recent industry conference.

By Maria Rachal • Dec. 13, 2022

Ryder launches drop-and-hook service

The new service leverages its driver network and trailers on the COOP platform to help customers manage logistics needs.

By David Taube • Dec. 8, 2022

Electrifying trucking would require a major chunk of the US power grid: ATRI

Shifting all vehicles to battery electric vehicles would demand more than 40% of the country’s electricity production, the American Transportation Research Institute said in a report.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 8, 2022

The 7 top transport stories in 2022

Here’s a look at key issues facing the industry as it also shows signs of contraction.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2022

ATRI seeks driver, carrier feedback in predatory towing survey

The American Transportation Research Institute invites the industry to rank the states where they encounter the issue most frequently.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 30, 2022

Orange EV to open another Kansas manufacturing site to meet demand

The facility will allow the electric truck maker to produce 1,800 terminal vehicles per year, more than triple its current capacity.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 29, 2022

AV truck market gets more crowded with Waabi Driver debut

The tech startup says its technology stands out given its emphasis of simulations over on-road testing to improve abilities. 

By David Taube • Nov. 28, 2022