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Vintage truck on display at waste industry conference
A nonprofit showcased the antique vehicle along with a video about the evolution of Sunset Scavenger.
By Cole Rosengren • May 29, 2024 -
Charging station to help Port of Long Beach’s zero-emission future
The facility will be equipped with 44 dispensers to power fleets, including Amazon's Volvo VNR Electric trucks.
By S.L. Fuller • May 28, 2024 -
Turner Construction goes all in on EV tech for carbon reduction
The New York City-based contractor has committed to making its vehicle fleet electric by 2028 while piloting low-emission equipment on various projects.
By Matthew Thibault • May 28, 2024 -
‘Learned what worked’: Kenworth’s SuperTruck 2 improves freight efficiency by 136%
The demonstrator vehicle features regenerative braking, reduced weight and aerodynamic enhancements.
By David Taube • May 28, 2024 -
NWRA fleet safety program gets cohort of 10 smaller waste haulers
Smaller operators that may not have the same resources as their large competitors will be offered targeted training.
By Cole Rosengren • May 23, 2024 -
Carrier, OEM investors reject ESG proposals
Votes at Paccar, Old Dominion Freight Line and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings shot down changes to company policies and reporting.
By David Taube • May 22, 2024 -
LTL rates make gains as TL stalls
Less-than-truckload pricing kicked off Q2 with a blast, while a truckload pricing index remained lackluster.
By David Taube • May 21, 2024 -
Werner plans to double AV truck pilot partners
The carrier is analyzing how the tech could complement its operations, SVP Chad Dittberner told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • May 17, 2024 -
Profile
How an Old Dominion alum helped XPO accelerate over the past year
COO David Bates has introduced premium services and provided workers with more tools to lower the carrier’s damage claims ratio.
By Colin Campbell • May 16, 2024 -
How supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse
C.H. Robinson, ITS Logistics, Home Depot and IMC Companies shared insights on the federal data-sharing platform designed to improve visibility of disruptions.
By Colin Campbell , Larry Avila , Alejandra Carranza • May 15, 2024 -
Gatik, Isuzu aim to mass produce AVs in 2027
Furthering an existing partnership, the global manufacturer is investing $30 million in the autonomous tech company.
By David Taube • May 15, 2024 -
Trucking companies think outside the box to build brand recognition
From sponsorships to TV ads and TikTok, fleets are using marketing to differentiate their businesses.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 14, 2024 -
Old Dominion argues emissions proposal is ‘one-size-fits-all’
The LTL carrier urged shareholders to vote against a measure to require greenhouse gas reduction goals.
By Colin Campbell • May 14, 2024 -
Aurora aims to double loads per week this year
The self-driving tech firm will be adding trucks to its fleet, company President Ossa Fisher told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • May 14, 2024 -
Knight-Swift knocks EV cost problems, ‘disappointing mileage’
Directors listed the tech issues in response to a shareholder urging the company to further its environmental reporting.
By David Taube • May 13, 2024 -
‘The future’: Daimler teases electric, autonomous Freightliner prototype
The OEM packaged Torc Robotics’ autonomous sensor suite to fit the smaller cab configuration of the battery-powered eCascadia.
By Colin Campbell • May 8, 2024 -
Companies have an unbalanced ‘buy vs. build’ approach to AI, report says
Instead, leaders will need to train current workers to avoid skills gaps and maximize the potential of AI, according to The Adecco Group.
By Carolyn Crist • May 7, 2024 -
Schneider revenue falls over $100M as weak freight market dampens Q1
The decrease led to a 75% year-over-year drop in operating income.
By Larry Avila • May 3, 2024 -
Trucking expects equipment pre-buy ahead of EPA emissions rules
Paccar and Ryder say stronger purchasing could begin in 2025.
By David Taube • May 3, 2024 -
Pilot names new president of energy arm
Gary Hoogeveen previously spent a decade with another Berkshire Hathaway brand, Rocky Mountain Power.
By Brett Dworski • May 1, 2024 -
Ryder opens another facility on the US-Mexico border
The new warehouse in El Paso, Texas, is a result of growing demand from clients in the region and an expected rise in nearshoring activity.
By Edwin Lopez • April 30, 2024 -
Wabash customers delay pickups, hurting sales
The delayed pickups contributed to the OEM’s sales falling by 17% year over year in Q1.
By David Taube • April 29, 2024 -
Hub Group M&A deal boosts Q1 revenue
With the integration of the former Forward Air segment in its rearview, CEO Phil Yeager says the company is “back in the market” for more deals.
By Larry Avila • April 26, 2024 -
Sheetz adds AI-powered fuel supply and dispatch
CLI Transport, the convenience retailer’s dedicated fuel carrier, partnered with Gravitate to optimize order generation, route planning and more.
By Jessica Loder • April 25, 2024 -
Freightliner produces 1 millionth Cascadia
The brand’s flagship model has become the leading Class 8 truck on the market since its 2007 debut, Daimler Truck North America said.
By Colin Campbell • April 23, 2024