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ArcBest chief innovation officer to retire
Michael Newcity, who served over three decades with the company, will step down in December.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 3, 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 -
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These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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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 -
Connected vehicle tech could help nationwide e-tolling, officials say
Public and industry leaders have long noted obstacles in regional wireless transponder networks while also envisioning more seamless traveling.
By David Taube • Sept. 25, 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 -
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 -
Uber Freight upgrades its TMS
Updates include simplified dock scheduling features and a streamlined load management experience, the company said.
By David Taube • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Retrieved from Phillips 66.
Phillips 66 augments fleet fueling payment options
The DriverDash mobile app allows fleet drivers to pay for fuel more safely at more than 5,500 Phillips 66, Conoco and 76-branded gas stations.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 17, 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 -
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 -
Greenlane receives $15M grant for EV truck charging
The South Coast Air Quality Management District grant will expedite construction of the venture's flagship site in Colton, California.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 10, 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 -
Retrieved from FHWA.
Low-carbon materials a ‘huge opportunity’ to green the transportation sector
The DOT is releasing $800 million to reimburse builders for using cleaner construction products, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt said.
By Julie Strupp • 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 -
Ex-Forward Air CEO hired by Nikola
The zero-emissions truck maker appointed Tom Schmitt as chief commercial officer.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 29, 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