Equipment: Page 21
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OEMs face multi-headed serpent as supply chain issues converge
Class 8, medium-duty and trailer backlogs are "essentially" filled into 2022, with inventories below traditional levels, according to ACT Research.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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Solar power in trucking's forecast as fleets find energy, cost savings
Marten Transport, Mesilla Valley Transportation and Rush Enterprises are just a few industry players betting on the power of the sun.
By Heather Larson • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Electrifying 97% of the federal fleet by 2030 could save billions: study
Total cost of ownership would offset higher upfront costs for the government.
By Jason Plautz • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Natural gas trucks: A fit for all fleets?
There are multiple factors to consider even before examining overall cost, one executive said.
By Amanda Loudin • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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Energy Department grants Nikola $2M to study autonomous hydrogen refueling
Hydrogen may have better range than batteries, but electric infrastructure is already built in the U.S. — and it's everywhere.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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Werner streamlines maintenance with in-house digital tool
Breakdown Management has dropped call time 67%, reduced driver dwell time 52% for each maintenance event, and might have saved the carrier 30% in warranty dollars in 2021.
By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 9, 2021 -
Courtesy of Schneider
Schneider's containers struggle to flow through clogged intermodal networks
The average unload dwell time for customers has increased 70% from the 2019 comparable period, President and CEO Mark Rourke said.
By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 2, 2021 -
Tesla further delays Semi production amid component shortages
UPS has the largest single pre-order for 125 Semis, but the logistics provider said it is "waiting on the market."
By S.L. Fuller • July 27, 2021 -
Courtesy of TuSimple
With autonomous trucks on the horizon, insurance questions need answers
TuSimple is working with Liberty Mutual Insurance to create a coverage product for when driverless trucks are deployed at scale.
By Heather Larson • July 26, 2021 -
Courtesy of Knight-Swift
M&A intensifies as carriers seek ‘holistic’ portfolio
Uber Freight, Knight-Swift and others are making moves toward bigger books of business.
By Jim Stinson • July 23, 2021 -
FMC starts permanent program to oversee detention, demurrage
The agency said it will audit the nine largest ocean carriers and review their billing practices.
By Matt Leonard • July 21, 2021 -
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Giant Eagle to convert hundreds of trucks to alternate fuel
The grocer plans to invest $100 million over the next decade to cut emissions, aiming to halve its carbon dioxide output by 2030.
By Jeff Wells • July 20, 2021 -
Courtesy of Hyzon Motors
Hyzon targets regional hauls for hydrogen trucks, begins trading on Nasdaq
The company has focused on rolling out trucks in Europe, but CEO Craig Knight expects "substantial uptake in the U.S. market" next year.
By S.L. Fuller • July 19, 2021 -
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Walmart adds carrier partners to new Project Gigaton pillar
Reducing scope 3 transportation emissions can be achieved through more efficient routing, equipment and zero-emissions vehicles, one senior official said.
By Matt Leonard • July 14, 2021 -
Courtesy of Embark
Why US Xpress bet on AVs
CEO Eric Fuller said the company's investment approach is a "longer-term strategic play." But each fleet must weigh multiple factors before making a decision.
By Amanda Loudin • July 13, 2021 -
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'Electric is not easy': Cities plan for more battery EVs in refuse fleets
"If I ordered a truck and I got it in nine months, it may sit for 14 months waiting for the ability to plug it in," one Los Angeles sanitation official said at WasteExpo.
By Maria Rachal • July 12, 2021 -
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Amazon, UPS say hydrogen is further down the road than battery-electric
Near-term sustainability talk often centers on battery-electric, but the technology and market for heavy-duty BEVs is lagging, executives said.
By S.L. Fuller • July 6, 2021 -
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The sun is setting on fleets that rely on 3G for telematics
The transition away from 3G can be costly and complex, but trucking firms that don't move to 4G may put their businesses in jeopardy.
By Heather Larson • June 29, 2021 -
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Fleets confront cargo theft with caution, oversight and tech
Schneider maintained a zero-theft status, despite thefts involving tractor-trailers increasing 29% from 2019 to 2020.
By Jim Stinson • June 14, 2021 -
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JB Hunt tests Waymo trucks as fleets bet big on autonomous hauls
The trucks are set to haul freight between Houston and Fort Worth along Interstate 45, as many driverless operations focus on middle mile routes.
By S.L. Fuller • June 11, 2021 -
Courtesy of Volvo Trucks
Volvo delivers electric Class 8 trucks to Albertsons for local grocery distribution
The grocer received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks, which it paired with electric reefer units from Advanced Energy Machines.
By Jeff Wells • June 4, 2021 -
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How supply chains contend with severe weather and climate disasters
As the climate changes, the threat to logistics networks evolves. So must the industry.
June 1, 2021 -
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Data vs. instinct: How autonomous trucks operate in stormy conditions
Radar, lidar and cameras substitute for — and even exceed — a human driver's senses.
By Heather Larson • June 1, 2021 -
Courtesy of Hexagon Agility
Estes buys 1.2K tractors, 3.8K trailers amid 'exceptional growth'
The carrier will add 50 natural gas trucks to its fleet in California as the state cracks down on supply chain emissions.
By S.L. Fuller • May 28, 2021 -
Courtesy of Volvo Trucks
Port of Long Beach exempts natural gas trucks from impending emissions fee
The exemption aims to incentivize the trucking industry to adopt cleaner fuels while electric and hydrogen technology scale.
By S.L. Fuller • May 26, 2021
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