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Schneider National tests hydrogen-powered truck
Sizeable incentives at a wide scale are still needed to make the technology a reality, said Jim Filter, Schneider's group president of transportation and logistics.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 28, 2023 -
Knight-Swift tests new Cummins renewable gas engine
The carrier plans to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by 50% by 2035.
By David Taube • Sept. 28, 2023 -
Explore the Trendlineâž”
valio84sl via Getty ImagesTrendlineThe Transport Dive Outlook on 2022
How are the biggest U.S. fleets planning to handle the hot market? What's in store for M&A? What trends should executives be tracking this year? Experts weigh in on what 2022 holds for the trucking industry.
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FedEx testing AI-powered, trailer-loading robots
The collaboration with Dexterity AI aims to help the delivery giant more efficiently load the wide variety of shipments it handles.
By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2023 -
How JB Hunt’s purchase of BNSF’s brokerage assets helps both companies
The trucking company can now divert more business to itself, while the rail carrier can offload complex operations in a weak market.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 26, 2023 -
California governor vetoes bill proposing driverless truck restrictions
Legislators overwhelmingly supported the bill earlier this year. But overriding a governor’s veto is rare in California.
By David Taube • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Waabi, Uber Freight launch Dallas-to-Houston AV trucking pilot route
The two companies plan to deploy billions of autonomous miles in the next decade.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Accurate Transport opens Houston terminal
The drayage, LTL, flatbed and intermodal provider extends service to the nation’s fifth busiest port with the opening of its third facility.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Estes bid for Yellow terminals comes with a sweetener
Thirty days of free parking while the bankrupt carrier’s equipment is removed has an estimated value of $10 million.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 19, 2023 -
Strong used truck sale activity hints at market shifts
Equipment prices, shipper inventory, Yellow's bankruptcy and broader trucking conditions all factor in to the outlook for equipment sales in the coming months.
By David Taube • Sept. 18, 2023 -
Dollar General to grow private fleet to 2K trucks by year’s end
The discount retailer’s private fleet now handles nearly half of its outbound transportation needs.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 15, 2023 -
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Congress holds AV truck hearing during Driver Appreciation Week
ATA CEO Chris Spear told lawmakers "displacement is a myth" and the technology will help address a driver shortage.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Gatik expands its AV lineup with Class 7 trucks in Tyson routes
The autonomous vehicle effort could eventually save the food company $900,000 per year, a spokesperson said.
By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2023 -
California’s Senate passes bill to restrict autonomous trucks
The measure could require a safety operator onboard heavy AVs for years.
By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2023 -
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Hyzon truck model uses liquid hydrogen to travel farther
The electric vehicle made deliveries to Performance Food Group customers in Texas for an inaugural commercial run.
By David Taube • Sept. 8, 2023 -
Wawa debuts first-ever electric truck
The c-store chain will run a six-month pilot program in partnership with Penske in order to “test and learn” more about this side of the electric vehicle space.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 8, 2023 -
Retrieved from Mack Trucks on September 05, 2023
Mack Trucks recall affects 27K vehicles
The trucks' turn-signal defect fails to meet a federal safety standard, the NHTSA said.
By David Taube • Sept. 6, 2023 -
Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on $3B US battery plant
The three trucking OEMs are forming a joint venture to produce LFP batteries in the country, as demand for clean energy continues to grow.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 6, 2023 -
Maverik completes deal for C-store chain, fuel carrier
The deal, announced in April, involves the acquisition of Kum & Go convenience stores and tanker trucking company Solar Transport.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 5, 2023 -
Q&A
Horse-trading likely in Yellow terminal auction: bankruptcy expert
"It can be a very value-maximizing process," said George Singer, partner at Holland & Hart.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 5, 2023 -
ATRI asks trucking industry to rank top concerns of 2023
Fuel prices edged out the driver shortage as the chief issue in last year's results of the American Transportation Research Institute's annual survey.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 1, 2023 -
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Trimac expands bulk-hauling operations
The Canada-based carrier closed its fourth acquisition of 2023 with its purchase of a long-time family-owned Tennessee trucking firm.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 31, 2023 -
Nikola begins hydrogen-powered truck production
Customers include J.B. Hunt, Anheuser-Busch and AJR Trucking.
By David Taube • Aug. 29, 2023 -
3 years of trucking coverage and a new name: Trucking Dive
The trade publication formerly known as Transport Dive will continue bringing you the latest trucking news and trends.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 28, 2023 -
OnLine Transport acquires freight and brokerage services, plans for more M&A
The Indiana-based fleet has purchased A/T Transportation and its brokerage division, Automated Logistics.
By David Taube • Aug. 22, 2023 -
Wabash slows production line amid downturn
The OEM removed Saturday shifts at its main facility but kept full-time staff in place as analysts predict trailer manufacturing to decline in 2024.
By David Taube • Aug. 21, 2023