Lawsuit: EPA emissions regs seek to restructure trucking industry

The new rules will make American trucking dependent on China and other countries at odds with the U.S., states and trade groups said in a legal filing.

By David Taube • Oct. 18, 2024

Small carriers find being nimble a competitive strength

Despite the weak freight market, owner-operators and family-run businesses have tapped a barrage of resources to keep hauling.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 18, 2024

ATA president calls on carriers to ‘stick together, get loud and kick ass’

CEO Chris Spear pledged the group would remain engaged on industry issues, regardless of the outcome of the presidential race.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 15, 2024

Tennessee coach company acquires 2 entertainment transportation businesses

Dreamliner will expand its transportation niche with carriers that have worked with Taylor Swift and Jelly Roll.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 15, 2024

New tech aims to make solar powered reefers financially practical

Wabash and the University of Delaware want to make refrigerated trailers lighter to help reach zero-emission goals.

By David Taube • Oct. 15, 2024

Economy is once again trucking’s top worry in 2024

Lawsuit abuse reform, insurance and driver compensation also ranked among the industry’s top concerns, according to ATRI.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 14, 2024

J.B. Hunt buys another 20 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell trucks

The Arkansas-based trucking giant will use some of the trucks in its intermodal operations in California for port and drayage hauls.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 10, 2024

Missing rear-impact guard labels are widespread, Pitt Ohio VP says

Up to half of some fleets' trailers have damaged or fallen-off OEM certification stickers, VP of Safety and Risk Management Jeff Mercadante told Trucking Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 9, 2024

Rear-impact guard label inspection enforcement delayed until December

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and other trucking groups shared concerns last month about carriers’ inability to comply when the stickers fall off.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Oct. 8, 2024

Gatik aims to scale driverless freight operations in Texas next year

The self-driving company previously rolled out its technology in Bentonville, Arkansas, and the greater Toronto area.

By David Taube • Oct. 4, 2024

California governor leaves door open to driverless trucking

The Golden State remains an outlier compared to 35 jurisdictions that have authorized heavy-duty AV testing, Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a veto letter.

By David Taube • Oct. 2, 2024

Trucking conferences to watch in 2025

Plan your work travel this year with this list of events that bring trucking stakeholders to the same place.

By David Taube • Updated June 30, 2025

Tech firms applaud California’s heavy-duty AV proposal

The industry has been waiting to deploy the technology further in the state for years, officials noted.

By David Taube • Sept. 27, 2024

J.B. Hunt, Daimler add eCascadia to Arizona route

The EV truck will haul the OEM's aftermarket parts from a Phoenix distribution center to dealers along a 100-mile route.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 27, 2024

Hyzon says next-gen hydrogen truck is ready to scale

“We are proud to announce it has evolved from a prototype to a vehicle ready for full production,” CEO Parker Meeks said.

By David Taube • Sept. 26, 2024

US seeks to limit China, Russia’s role in connected vehicle supply chains

The proposed rule would ban certain technologies, such as fleet-tracking telematics, from countries that could pose security risks.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 24, 2024

Interest rate reduction poised to help trucking balance sheets: analyst

The Federal Reserve’s move was welcome news for an industry beleaguered by a prolonged freight recession.

By David Taube • Sept. 23, 2024

FedEx Freight slashes spending 62% ahead of potential spinoff

The logistics giant nearly halved overall truck and trailer expenditures last quarter.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Sept. 20, 2024

DB Schenker, Maersk, Pepsi to pilot I-10 EV truck corridor

Chargers will power the heavy-duty electric trucking operations between Los Angeles and El Paso, Texas, starting in 2027.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 19, 2024

EV trucking, politics take center stage at TCA conference

The association’s Fall Business Meeting & Call on Washington featured a Q&A with an EPA official and advocacy for truck parking funding.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 18, 2024

Alternatives to electric trucks show more promise, Werner leader says

Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers described limitations with EVs in the carrier's fleet and suggested renewable diesel as a better option.

By David Taube • Sept. 13, 2024

2027 emissions rules still on course despite Chevron ruling, Ryder CFO says

“There’s a lot of regulatory uncertainty,” CFO John Diez said, but the company is preparing for implementation of EPA heavy-duty truck emissions rules.

By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2024

‘It isn’t going to work’: Carrier execs slam EPA emissions rule

Trucking leaders challenged the feasibility of the Phase 3 greenhouse gas reduction rule for new heavy-duty trucks during a Q&A with an EPA official Wednesday.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 12, 2024

Waste hauler Recology pilots hydrogen fuel cell truck

The trial marked the first test of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered refuse collection vehicle in North America, the carrier said.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 10, 2024

Jury awards $462M in damages in Wabash lawsuit

The penalty stemmed from costs the trailer manufacturer would have spent in making safer equipment, lawyers for the lead plaintiffs said.

By David Taube • Sept. 9, 2024