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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 -
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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 -
TCA Fall Business Meeting 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 -
TCA Fall Business Meeting 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 -
California seeks public feedback on self-driving heavy-duty trucks
The state’s DMV put forth draft regulations to spur stakeholder comments.
By David Taube • Sept. 9, 2024 -
ATRI calls on carriers to share trucking’s top concerns
The American Trucking Associations’ research arm uses the input to help prioritize industry strategy.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 6, 2024 -
DOT awards $102M for zero-emission West Coast freight corridor
The funding will pay for charging stations and hydrogen fueling sites along Interstate 5 in California, Oregon and Washington.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 4, 2024 -
California legislators OK driver requirement for large AVs again
Meanwhile, the state Department of Motor Vehicles moved to potentially advance regulations allowing fully autonomous heavy-duty vehicles on public roads.
By David Taube • Sept. 3, 2024 -
J&J Snack Foods benefits from regional distribution centers
The food maker is shipping more products from the new network while reducing its average length of haul.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 30, 2024 -
DOT calls for wireless vehicle tech on national highways, most intersections by 2037
The Transportation Department seeks connected communications between vehicles, cyclists, other pedestrians and infrastructure.
By David Taube • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Hyzon plans more pilots, reports progress on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
A strong Q1 translated to $10.3 million in revenue through the first half of the year.
By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 27, 2024 -
Averitt Express pilots EV yard switcher in Nashville
The TICO Pro-Spotter Electric vehicle represents "a significant step toward more sustainable logistics practices," the carrier said.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Paccar downgrades trucking industry sales projections
The company revised its forecast downward for a second time this year.
By David Taube • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Deep Dive
‘Absolutely committed’: A. Duie Pyle celebrates 100th anniversary as a family-owned company
The Pennsylvania-based carrier survived a strike, deregulation and other challenges to grow into a premier Northeast regional LTL provider national competitors want to acquire.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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PAM Transportation Services’ owner-operator truck count grows
In contrast, the carrier’s company truck count was down YoY from Q2 2023.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Trailer orders slow for Wabash, industry in Q2
The OEM lowered its revenue outlook for the year as customers indicated reduced spending.
By David Taube • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Truckers, AV advocates present conflicting views on self-driving safety
Commentators noted vastly different takes on the risks of artificial intelligence in feedback to a Transportation Department agency.
By David Taube • Aug. 15, 2024