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

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

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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

Fleets lack motivation to invest in electric trucks

Many fleets are waiting for the market to mature, and unknowns make it difficult to calculate the total cost of ownership.

By S.L. Fuller • Nov. 18, 2020

Density, data, digital: US Xpress' secrets to high asset utilization

The more tractors and trailers in use, the more efficient and revenue-generating the fleet — and the better pitch it can make to drivers paid per mile.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 18, 2020

Cummins and Navistar prototype hydrogen truck with 300-mile range

Werner will add the truck to its fleet and use it in regional and local delivery operations out of Fontana, California.

By Jim Stinson • Nov. 12, 2020

Nikola: Biden administration bodes well for the business model

The OEM's outward optimism hasn't camouflaged its troubles. Net losses are up, and the uncertain GM deal looms large.

By S.L. Fuller • Nov. 11, 2020

YRC orders 950 trailers, 300 tractors to replace aging fleet

The LTL firm has spent about 10% of its $700 million federal government loan on equipment.

By Jim Stinson • Nov. 3, 2020

Schneider: Too many loads, too few drivers

Daily tender rejections reached record levels in Q3.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 29, 2020

Ryder sells record number of used trucks as owner-operators enter the market

The company sold 8,800 used trucks in Q3 as a rising freight market fueled equipment demand.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 29, 2020

Elon Musk: Battery constraints keep Tesla from ramping up Semi production

The Semi requires "five-ish times" more cells than a passenger vehicle, according to Musk, which makes it challenging to scale manufacturing of the Class 8 electric truck.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 26, 2020

Daimler orders up 60% as lower build rates push fleets to order

North America's largest truck maker doesn't expect any further major bumps in the road caused by COVID-19.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 23, 2020

Volvo wins $21.7M in grants to deploy electric trucks in California

Fleets will receive the trucks starting in 2021 and will be able to operate them for at least a year as the OEM collects data. 

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 20, 2020

Paccar picks up business as e-commerce, construction demand rise

The OEM behind the Kenworth and Peterbilt brands has captured nearly 30% of the North American market.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 20, 2020

Traton to acquire Navistar for $3.7B, entering the North American truck market

The freight market is poised for long-term growth, opening up sales opportunities for OEMs.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 19, 2020

Will the truck-as-a-service model replace Class 8 buys?

Servitization in the trucking industry offers fleets a chance to focus on OpEx over CapEx while providing OEMs a steady revenue stream.

By Amanda Loudin • Oct. 19, 2020

Volvo orders increase 61% as fleets resume replacement

The increase in demand is stressing the OEM's supply chain, but lead times are normalizing, according to the CEO.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 16, 2020

Kenworth to produce its first Class 8 battery-electric truck in 2021

OEMs are pushing forward on electric, heavy-duty trucks even as one study shows the pandemic might drop EV sales by 17%.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 16, 2020

Class 8 sales signal an end to the freight recession

Rising spot rates drove a September sales jump as fleets prepare for a more vigorous freight market.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 14, 2020