Why we need the STEER Act to help trucking companies cut emissions

Combating climate change calls for near-term solutions. Stakeholders should be discussing what we can do for truck owners today, writes Jim Monkmeyer, president of transportation at DHL Supply Chain.

By Jim Monkmeyer • March 30, 2022

TRAC Intermodal will use US-produced chassis to grow fleet

The move will help boost supply as limited chassis availability remains a bottleneck for carriers.

By Colin Campbell • March 22, 2022

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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

Autonomous trucks could impact up to 94% of long-haul hours: study

While many worry the tech will eliminate millions of jobs in the future, researchers estimate it's closer to "a few hundred thousand."

By Jim Stinson • March 21, 2022

'There is no equipment cycle' as OEM supply chain struggles persist

Fleets big and small are rethinking their expenditure strategies as they race to keep up with the hot rate environment.

By Amanda Loudin • March 9, 2022

White House ends Russian oil, energy imports into US

Diesel had already hit new highs, jumping more than 74 cents a gallon in the last week, before the newest sanctions.

By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022

White House accelerates plans for zero-emission trucks

The Biden administration announced new grant funding for OEMs and a proposed rule to dramatically curb NOx emissions by 2031.

By Jim Stinson • March 7, 2022

Ukraine crisis pushes oil prices over $100 as trucking braces for impact

The recent surge has drivers asking how to attach fuel surcharges to their per-mile rates, OOIDA said. 

By Jim Stinson • March 2, 2022

Cummins buys Meritor for $3.7B as it eyes electric future

The move by two of the biggest OEM suppliers signals the trucking industry is preparing for zero-emission technology to replace diesel engines.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 23, 2022

Smaller fleets are key in CH Robinson, Waymo AV test plans

The conversation around autonomous vehicles centers on the nation's largest fleets. This partnership aims to change that.

By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 16, 2022

What being in the 'messy middle' of EV adoption means for trucking

Fleets can determine their paths to electrification by considering what equipment is available or in development.

By Amanda Loudin • Feb. 15, 2022

Knight-Swift launches program to operate its first Embark AV

Driver feedback is an integral part of the companies' Truck Transfer Program and will help define tools and procedures for using the technology.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 9, 2022

TuSimple, Union Pacific forgo safety driver in new partnership

The autonomous tech company aims to be a carrier for retailers looking for extra capacity. "It allows them to scale up or down," the CFO said.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 8, 2022

Electric truck deployments could jump tenfold as interest surges, study says

The adoption of zero-emissions trucks is not evenly represented nationwide, as 24 states don't yet have them.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 7, 2022

Power-only helps push Schneider's logistics arm to new heights

For the first time in company history, logistics finished the quarter as the segment with the highest revenue, officials said.

By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 3, 2022

JB Hunt goes shopping for furniture with $87M acquisition

The carrier is set to acquire Zenith Freight Lines' assets and has agreed to continue servicing the seller.

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 31, 2022

How 6 big fleets are planning for a hot freight market in 2022

Executives from Yellow, J.B. Hunt, Werner and more predict what is ahead, from LTL strategies to sharing costs.

Jan. 26, 2022

Drivers, rental prices and tech: Ryder’s CFO talks 5 trends in trucking

The company is also keeping tabs on labor, operations and equipment as the market continues to be favorable.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 26, 2022

Battery-electric vs. hydrogen trucks: The debate heads into 2022

As fleets eye a future with zero emissions, industry remains undecided whether BEVs or FCEVs will come out ahead.

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 25, 2022

Nikola breaks away from troubled past as fleets get serious about emissions

Covenant Logistics Group signed a letter of intent for a possible 50 trucks from the OEM. "We're convinced they're around for the long haul," an executive said.

By Amanda Loudin • Jan. 24, 2022

Why semi-autonomous trucks are a bridge to a driverless future

The shift to AV technology can help curb emissions and recruit a wider range of workers, as the industry faces those issues head on, writes a PwC director.

By Fred Duiven • Jan. 12, 2022

Schneider boosts dedicated service with $263M acquisition

Midwest Logistics Systems has 1,000 drivers, 900 tractors and 3,600 trailing units. It is now a standalone subsidiary of Schneider.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated Jan. 4, 2022

Editor's picks: Old Dominion, TFI and other 2021 stories worth revisiting

This collection of articles was curated for transport executives who want deep insights into some of last year's most interesting topics.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 2, 2022

The top trucking trends of 2021

For the transport industry, 2021 may be best described as the year of the shortage. But trucking firms are creative problem-solvers.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 29, 2021

Trucks haul 'remembrance wreaths' across America, in photos

The Honor Fleet delivers wreaths to U.S. cemeteries each December as a way to honor fallen veterans.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2021

Lofty used truck prices forge a divide between large sellers and small buyers

Prices for used trucks, at times exceeding new Class 8 prices, test the financials of owner-operators and small fleets. 

By Jim Stinson • Dec. 22, 2021