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Trucking expects equipment pre-buy ahead of EPA emissions rules
Paccar and Ryder say stronger purchasing could begin in 2025.
By David Taube • May 3, 2024 -
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Pilot names new president of energy arm
Gary Hoogeveen previously spent a decade with another Berkshire Hathaway brand, Rocky Mountain Power.
By Brett Dworski • May 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ryder System via Business Wire
Ryder opens another facility on the US-Mexico border
The new warehouse in El Paso, Texas, is a result of growing demand from clients in the region and an expected rise in nearshoring activity.
By Edwin Lopez • April 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of Wabash
Wabash customers delay pickups, hurting sales
The delayed pickups contributed to the OEM’s sales falling by 17% year over year in Q1.
By David Taube • April 29, 2024 -
Provided by Union Pacific.
Hub Group M&A deal boosts Q1 revenue
With the integration of the former Forward Air segment in its rearview, CEO Phil Yeager says the company is “back in the market” for more deals.
By Larry Avila • April 26, 2024 -
Courtesy of Sheetz
Sheetz adds AI-powered fuel supply and dispatch
CLI Transport, the convenience retailer’s dedicated fuel carrier, partnered with Gravitate to optimize order generation, route planning and more.
By Jessica Loder • April 25, 2024 -
Courtesy of Daimler
Freightliner produces 1 millionth Cascadia
The brand’s flagship model has become the leading Class 8 truck on the market since its 2007 debut, Daimler Truck North America said.
By Colin Campbell • April 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Lion Electric
Lion Electric lays off 120 workers
The electric truck and bus maker blamed delays from a government fund for the job cuts.
By David Taube • April 23, 2024 -
Provided by Schneider National
How Schneider National tapped into shipper needs post-Baltimore bridge collapse
Following a wave of freight rerouting requests, a quickly deployed email campaign gave the carrier’s drayage and other logistics services a boost.
By Larry Avila • April 22, 2024 -
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Paccar opposes renewed push for environmental reporting
An investment firm has resubmitted a proposal that narrowly failed last year to require additional reporting by the OEM on its lobbying efforts.
By David Taube • April 19, 2024 -
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Employers worry training won’t keep pace with tech advancement
Business leaders responding to a survey said it’s never been so hard to plan for future talent requirements.
By Carolyn Crist • April 19, 2024 -
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Transportation modes absorb pressures after Baltimore bridge collapse
Delays, congestion and diversions are occurring, but supply chains are showing their resiliency.
By David Taube • April 17, 2024 -
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J.B. Hunt operating income falls 30% YoY in Q1
The carrier’s brokerage unit was the lone bright spot in an otherwise dismal quarter.
By Larry Avila • April 17, 2024 -
Permission granted by Labrie Group
CNG trucks enjoy mainstream popularity in waste fleets
Despite the attention on EV vehicles, demand is growing for compressed natural gas as an alternative to diesel, waste companies say.
By Barbara Hesselgrave • April 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Daimler
Daimler Truck North America recalls over 29K vehicles
Various newer Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 57X trucks are affected.
By David Taube • April 15, 2024 -
Courtesy of Nikola
Nikola moves toward hydrogen fuel cell electric truck production target
The company has an annual goal to deliver 300 to 350 such trucks this year.
By David Taube • April 15, 2024 -
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Roadrunner extends LTL network to Atlanta
A former YRC Freight terminal acquired in last year’s bankruptcy auction is large enough to serve as a cross-docking facility.
By Larry Avila • April 11, 2024 -
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Kodiak establishes advisory council with Walmart, Werner, UPS
The autonomous trucking tech firm said the group will help shape its product development, deployment and public engagement.
By Colin Campbell • April 10, 2024 -
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Paccar recalls several 2025 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks
Sector shaft gear teeth can fracture due to an improper heat treat, which could cause a loss of steering control, according to a report.
By David Taube • April 10, 2024 -
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$8M grant will double auto capacity at Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal
New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.
By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2024 -
Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion CEO sees employees as ‘best in the game’
Marty Freeman told Trucking Dive he is proudest of how the carrier’s 23,000 workers "continued to win" in the face of challenges during his first year at the helm.
By Colin Campbell • April 3, 2024 -
Courtesy of Greenlane
Greenlane unveils EV truck charging corridor
The joint venture has installed more than 100 chargers along Interstate 15 in California.
By Colin Campbell • April 2, 2024 -
Courtesy of Veolia
Bidirectional charging could unlock new potential for fleet electrification
A recent pilot by Veolia in the UK could lead to a future where electric trucks can feed energy back into the grid rather than just paying for it. But the U.S. market is still in the early stages of incorporating EV technology.
By David Richardson • April 1, 2024 -
Courtesy of Daimler Truck North America
Trucking interests blast EPA’s heavy-duty truck emissions rule
Groups representing carriers and retailers expressed concern about the fallout from the regulations for model years 2027 through 2032.
By Colin Campbell • April 1, 2024 -
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EPA unveils strictest heavy-duty truck emissions standards to date
New requirements will make compliance with federal rules 40% more stringent for some trucks.
By David Taube • March 29, 2024
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