Rooted in Richmond: How Virginia’s capital spawned 3 LTL giants

The often-intertwined histories of Overnite Transportation Co., Old Dominion Freight Line and Estes Express Lines offer lessons to today’s fleet executives.

By Colin Campbell , Shaun Lucas • April 4, 2023

Embattled EV maker Nikola promotes insider to CFO

The company's current CFO is stepping down following managerial turmoil in recent years.

By Elizabeth Flood • April 4, 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

EPA greenlights California truck emission rules, drawing industry outcry

The Biden administration's favorable ruling makes the state the world's first government requiring the sale of zero-emissions trucks.

By Colin Campbell • April 3, 2023

Kodiak Robotics, Forward Air unite for Atlanta-Dallas AV route

In the partnership, a Kodiak truck hauls expedited freight, operating 24 hours a day, six days a week.

By David Taube • March 31, 2023

Navistar recalls 5.8K trucks for grille issue

The recall affects certain International HX models for years 2020–2024

By David Taube • March 28, 2023

Trucking groups launch Clean Freight Coalition

It’s time “to get loud” about the need for commonsense zero-emissions timelines, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear told Transport Dive.

By Colin Campbell • March 28, 2023

Dollar General hits goal of doubling size of its private fleet

The discount retailer expects to operate more than 2,000 tractors by early 2024.

By Larry Avila • March 23, 2023

$700 million for community EV charging now available from federal grant program

Applications also will be considered for charging or fueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles along the National Highway Freight Network and near intermodal transfer stations.

By Dan Zukowski • March 21, 2023

Gatik rolls out AV deliveries for Kroger in Dallas

Reefer truck operations are expected to launch in Q2, and will run seven days a week.

By David Taube • March 16, 2023

Navistar recalls over 32K vehicles due to parking brake issues

A software error and programming issue increase crash risks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By David Taube • March 14, 2023

Knight-Swift trailers keep aging as equipment market remains tight

A weighted measure for the equipment rose from 8.3 years to 9.9 years, according to an annual report, a significant jump compared to changes for previous years.

By David Taube • March 13, 2023

When opportunity knocks … Answer the door

Discover the one facet of the transformation trend that is often overlooked or underplayed yet quite possibly offers the greatest potential for growth.

March 6, 2023

Daimler recalls more than 70,000 trucks due to brake issue

Corrosion in modulator valves may cause brakes to pull to one side causing sudden change in vehicle direction, per the recall.

By Larry Avila • March 2, 2023

Uber Freight partners with WattEV, CHEP on Southern California routes

The pilot program is the forwarder's inaugural EV truck deployment.

By Colin Campbell • March 2, 2023

Republic to expand electric fleet with Oshkosh deal, plans to buy more EVs by 2028

“We need to find what the best trucks are out there, and we're gonna buy the best trucks. And so we're really encouraging the traditional OEMs to improve their truck technology,” said Republic’s EV program lead.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 28, 2023

PAM Transport hit with delay in trailer orders, increased costs

The trailer fleet's average age had increased over a year by the end of 2022 as it waited for new equipment.

By David Taube • Feb. 23, 2023

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

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

Senate Republicans push to overturn EPA’s recent heavy emissions rules

Dozens of legislators in the chamber voiced opposition to the stricter standards, which begin with 2027 model year vehicles.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 16, 2023

Covenant spends extra $10M in push to update fleet

The carrier says it's aggressively working to integrate new fleet equipment to reduce maintenance costs and improve fuel economy.

By David Taube • Feb. 14, 2023

Heartland Express acquisitions nearly double age of its trailer fleet

Deals with Smith Transport and TFI International meant the carrier had a rare case of long-term debt at year’s end — something it’s working to eliminate.

By David Taube • Feb. 13, 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

Regulatory issues to watch for in 2023

A speed limiter proposal from the FMCSA and California’s AB5 labor law are just some of the key items that trucking advocates will challenge this year.

By David Taube • Feb. 8, 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