Location, location, location: Smart trailers put transport firms in the know

Transport leaders are either on a march toward technology adoption and integration, or they're on a march to being out of business, one executive said.

By Heather Larson • March 4, 2021

Why transport buyers tell Hyzon hydrogen is a 'no-brainer'

The OEM is adding a fuel-cell plant as the competition heats up between electric and fuel-cell trucks.

By Jim Stinson • March 3, 2021

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LTL carriers upgrade service centers for the future

XPO Logistics shipped roughly five times more units using robotic technology in 2020 than it did in 2019.

By Jim Stinson • March 2, 2021

Battery, semiconductor shortages disrupt Nikola BEV plans

An executive's exit and canceled deals made for a rocky end to 2020, but the CEO said Nikola is "back to execution mode."

By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 26, 2021

New year brings string of electric-truck deals in the waste industry

After going public via special purpose acquisition companies, several OEMs are linking up with waste specialists to gain a foothold in the sector.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 24, 2021

Wabash to 'rapidly deploy' in big and bulky, fulfillment center hauls

The OEM sees TL customers moving into middle- and final-mile services, as e-commerce changes logistics models.

By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 23, 2021

Gatik's autonomous, middle-mile box trucks go electric

The truck fully charges in under 1.5 hours, the firm said, and it's working with customers to set up charging stations at distribution hubs and vehicle depots.

By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 17, 2021

Lessons from NFI's electric truck adoption

Transport firms don't have a long history with green tech, but they're taking notes on deployment and collaboration along the way.

By Amanda Loudin • Feb. 9, 2021

2021: When electric trucks trickle in

Political winds and consumer tastes favor a change in how trucks are fueled. The question is whether OEMs, fleets and infrastructure are ready for the change.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 3, 2021

Tesla: Batteries better for long-haul EVs, hydrogen is 'just crazy'

CEO Elon Musk said the OEM does not have enough battery cells to put the Semi truck into full production.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 29, 2021

Fleet electrification a catalyst for wider EV adoption: study

Fleet electrification will require a fundamental business restructuring for many organizations and, if executed poorly, "can be a series of very costly errors," according to a new report.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2021

What’s behind record-breaking Class 8 orders?

Fleets anticipated a strong economy in 2021 and started preparing before the new year.

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 19, 2021

Staying ahead of the curve on truck autonomy

Fleets can take action now to prepare for the disruption, as OEMs begin integrating the technology into their equipment.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 12, 2021

How cameras change the narrative on truck driver safety

Fleets using in-cab cameras said they pay for themselves within months, as video exonerates drivers in crashes and drops insurance premiums.

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 11, 2021

Lion Electric's journey to the NYSE, explained

Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are trendy, and they have been helping green truck companies go public.

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 5, 2021

8 transport-focused startups to watch in 2021

Startups are entering the market and raising millions to solve common pain points in trucking, from load matching to parking availability.

By Heather Larson • Jan. 3, 2021

Trucking accelerates toward 'inevitable future' of EVs

​In 2020, several states set the stage to mandate zero-emissions trucks, but OEMs must bring economically viable options to the market.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated April 21, 2021

The risks and rewards of truck platooning

Widespread adoption won't be possible without driver buy-in to a technology that one expert called "boring."

By Heather Larson • Dec. 16, 2020

Tyson Foods reflects on the benefits of using cameras instead of mirrors

The company expanded its pilot to 55 trucks after promising results and positive driver feedback. The next step is realizing a return on investment.

By Amanda Loudin • Dec. 10, 2020

Boyle Transportation: 'Wicked tight' capacity challenges the vaccine supply chain

Inventory restocking and a slowed pipeline of new drivers is converging with a condensed vaccine development timeline.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 7, 2020

Unscheduled maintenance becomes less frequent but more expensive

A reactive maintenance industry leaves fleets playing repair "whack-a-mole," one expert said.

By Jim Stinson • Dec. 3, 2020

Pfizer's vaccine transport requires more than just reefer trucks

Carriers will draw on years of experience in pharma logistics, specialized deliveries and even transporting ice cream.

By Jim Stinson • Dec. 1, 2020

S&P: Hydrogen economic viability unlikely before 2030

Hydrogen fuel cells have greater range and recharge faster than batteries in use in the automobile industry. Decarbonization policies and government incentives could encourage adoption.

By Emma Penrod • Dec. 1, 2020

Making the case to the C-suite for electric trucks

Fleets have work to do before electric Class 8 trucks hit the mass market — and company culture is part of that.

By Heather Larson • Nov. 25, 2020

Not just ROI: 8 other factors fleets should consider as EV adoption accelerates

Separating hype from reality is key to avoid falling into the "messy middle," the author writes.

By Daniel Haake • Nov. 19, 2020