Long-haul truckers should prepare now to transition to zero-emissions

The more trucks there are to replace, the more pressing the need to start sorting them out, the author writes.

By Paul Stith • Oct. 13, 2020

Torc, Daimler to test self-driving trucks on Southwest roads

Engineers are working to translate the feelings drivers get when components fail into algorithms a truck can understand and react to.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 12, 2020

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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. 

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Mack delivers Class 8 electric refuse truck ahead of 2021 production

Waste company Republic Services will assess safety performance and range capabilities for local routes while it considers buying more electric trucks from the OEM.

By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 8, 2020

Daimler eCascadia Freightliner goes for test run in Sysco regional haul

Sysco, one of the largest private fleets in the U.S., is joining its peers in embracing low-emissions operations.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 8, 2020

Automated trucks: The good, the bad and the timeline

Autonomous trucks promise a remedy to problems such as the driver shortage and safety, but the path to adoption presents challenges.

By Heather Larson • Oct. 8, 2020

Toyota and Hino to develop Class 8 hydrogen truck for North America, compete with Daimler

The rivalry between hydrogen fuel-cell trucks and battery-electric trucks is just getting started.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 7, 2020

Lion, ABB partner to streamline electric truck infrastructure

Deployment is among fleets' chief concerns with EVs, and OEMs are getting the message.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 5, 2020

Nikola manufacturing plans on track despite Milton departure

The OEM plans truck tests in 2021, but an analyst said "dark clouds" hover, particularly the delayed GM deal.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 2, 2020

Knight-Swift sets goal to cut emissions 50% — and do it profitably

The carrier will kick off the plan by deploying its first zero-emissions tractor, a Daimler Trucks battery-electric day cab. 

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 1, 2020

Calculating the total cost of ownership for electric trucks

The purchase price is an important part of justifying a buy, but some considerations aren’t so obvious.

By Amanda Loudin • Oct. 1, 2020

Wegmans adds CNG truck with Hyliion powertrain to pull tandem trailer sets

The trucks can stay in service two to five years longer than diesel versions and increase fuel capacity by 30% over older vehicles.

By Rosie Bradbury , S.L. Fuller • Sept. 30, 2020

Milton leaves Nikola in attempt to shield the OEM from criticisms

Milton and Nikola attacked Hindenburg Research's critical report, which claimed the OEM did not have a working model and relied on outsourced technology.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 21, 2020

Omnitracs wades into video-based safety with SmartDrive acquisition

The tech companies' convergence means mutual clients will no longer have to deal with two sets of hardware, two data plans and limited ability to integrate information between the systems.

By S.L. Fuller • Sept. 10, 2020

Estes adds 50 RNG trucks to California fleet

Estes used a Clean Energy Fuels purchase program to buy the renewable-natural-gas trucks, which made the price roughly equal to that of a diesel truck.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 10, 2020

Nikola, GM sign supply agreement for Class 8 fuel-cell systems, overriding previous partnership

The new memorandum of understanding does not include a GM equity stake in Nikola, nor the development of the Badger pickup truck.

By Jim Stinson • Updated Nov. 30, 2020

IIHS: Automatic braking and warning systems could cut 40% of front-end collisions

Many fleets remain reluctant to install AEB, due to concerns about unforeseen maintenance costs.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 4, 2020

Why the market is ripe for a used truck bargain hunt

Some companies began unloading assets as a way to offset financial damage, adding extra inventory to the market.

By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 3, 2020

Electric trucks are gaining ground over natural gas in the waste industry

2020 is shaping up to be the year electric breaks through, as corporate targets and state mandates push sustainability programs forward.

By Lori Lovely • Sept. 2, 2020

Navistar, In-Charge team up to help fleets deploy EVs

Electric trucks come with a learning curve. Fleets will have questions about maintaining the equipment and overcoming operational challenges.

By Jim Stinson • Aug. 28, 2020

NACFE: 6 places with the most potential for regional-haul electric trucks

The regions met three key criteria: freight demand in an area where air quality is of concern; adequate support regarding infrastructure and incentives; and electricity pricing. 

By Jim Stinson • Aug. 26, 2020

Sensors or a ruler? Why brake monitoring tech hasn't proven its ROI to fleet managers

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week serves as a reminder to focus on brake safety, but high-tech diagnostics have yet to receive widespread adoption.

By Amanda Loudin • Aug. 24, 2020

ATA's case against ocean carriers, pool operators over 'sweetheart deal' moves forward after judge denies stay

The complaint filed with the Federal Maritime Commission claims ocean carriers get chassis at a cheaper rate than trucking companies, resulting in overcharges totaling "as much as $1.8 billion" over the last three years.

By Matt Leonard • Updated Feb. 1, 2021

Green hydrogen could be the final piece in a zero-emissions future

Green hydrogen beats renewables plus batteries at fueling heavy transport, serving industry and long duration storage — if it can be delivered affordably.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 19, 2020

Wood, wind lift flatbed business as industrial sector shrinks

Flatbed is responding to higher-than-normal demand for pressure-retreated lumber, which consumers are snapping up because of household improvements, according to DAT.

By Jim Stinson • Aug. 17, 2020

Anheuser-Busch to transition 180 trucks to renewable natural gas

By converting 30% of its fleet, the company will reduce emissions more than 70% compared to diesel.

By Jim Stinson • Aug. 14, 2020