What’s ahead for the trucking industry in 2023

Driver constraints, M&A and the need to replace aging equipment are among the issues top of mind for trucking executives.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 17, 2023

Convoy to cut jobs, close Atlanta office

The layoffs come as the digital load board provider adjusts its customer service model and pushes profitability.

By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 17, 2023

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

By Trucking Dive staff

Biden administration awards $7M for EV truck charging, hydrogen fueling

The money will fund seven projects to develop medium- and heavy-duty charging and hydrogen corridors across 23 states.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 17, 2023

US Foods rolls out first wave of EV trucks

The food distributor is planning to deploy 30 EV trucks at its La Mirada, California, distribution center by the end of 2023.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 16, 2023

3 trucking tech trends to watch in 2023

Carriers are looking for deals to adopt new tech that could help reduce costs or accelerate innovation.

By David Taube • Feb. 10, 2023

Volvo, Mack recall some electric trucks due to combustion risk

Two recalls affect 180 EVs in which a cabin heater relay may fail, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By David Taube • Feb. 7, 2023

OOIDA brings 2023 priorities to Washington lawmakers

More truck parking, better restroom access for drivers and upcoming speed limiter regulations are among the association’s chief concerns this year.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2023

Off-hours EV truck charging deserves discounts, utility group says

Thoughtfully designing charging rates may increase EV adoption, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners said.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 6, 2023

CH Robinson confirms more layoffs likely

The logistics company said headcount reductions and technology investments are expected to generate more than $150 million in savings.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 2, 2023

FMCSA seeks input on AV safety documentation

The agency is weighing whether further federal rules are warranted as the Department of Transportation pushes to reduce vehicle-related fatalities.

By David Taube • Feb. 1, 2023

California trucking groups ask ports for single appointments system

A unified platform would lower costs and boost efficiency for drayage providers and container terminals, trucking associations in the state said.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 31, 2023

Tesla plans its first high-volume semi-truck factory

The news comes after the EV maker delivered an order of semis to Pepsi in December.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 25, 2023

Trucking conferences to watch in 2023

Trucking professionals have a host of conference options to choose from this year.

By A.B. Brown • Jan. 23, 2023

Why Trimble spent $2B on a European logistics firm

Improved technology and a larger customer base are among the benefits of the deal, experts said.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 20, 2023

Former USA Truck CEO James Reed joins autonomous trucking firm Kodiak

The seasoned executive will serve as COO for the technology company as it seeks to develop its self-driving capabilities.

By David Taube • Jan. 19, 2023

An inside look at how XPO uses technology in its terminals and trucks

Transport Dive toured one of the LTL carrier's largest facilities to see how it monitors its dockworkers and drivers in real time.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2023

PGT Trucking buys Nikola battery-electric truck, plans to lease 100 more

The flatbed carrier’s foray into BEV trucks is an effort to align with customers’ green energy commitments, President Gregg Troian said.

By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2023

Aurora’s AV tech reaches new milestone in pursuit of commercial launch

The updated version of its integrated hardware and autonomy system includes the capability to respond to emergency vehicles.

By David Taube • Jan. 4, 2023

ATA leaders outline trucking’s 2023 priorities

President Chris Spear and Chair Dan Van Alstine share their vision for the next year in an interview with Transport Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2023

High fuel prices, driver constraints are likely to remain issues in 2023

Trucking industry wades through challenges in shadow of regulatory change.

By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2023

The top trucking trends of 2022

Driver recruitment, economic concerns, investments in equipment and EVs were top of mind over the past year

By Larry Avila • Dec. 29, 2022

Cost-cutting, regulatory roadblocks: Trucking’s top stories in 2022

The past 12 months saw conditions normalize while firms dealt with problems from overstaffing to cost escalation.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 27, 2022

TuSimple will cut 25% of workforce, scale back freight lanes

The layoffs, part of a restructuring plan, cap a year of turmoil for the autonomous trucking startup.

By David Taube • Dec. 22, 2022

Meijer deploys all-electric trucks with eye on cold weather performance

The retailer says the trucks will operate within a 200-mile radius of its home charging site in Michigan.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 20, 2022

Trucking tech hit major milestones in 2022

Companies achieved new feats in hydrogen fueling and autonomous trucks, part of a slew of innovation transforming the industry.

By David Taube • Dec. 19, 2022