Equipment: Page 9

  • A Hyzon liquid nitrogen truck next to a J.B. Hunt intermodal container.
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    Retrieved from Hyzon on September 07, 2023
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    Hyzon truck model uses liquid hydrogen to travel farther

    The electric vehicle made deliveries to Performance Food Group customers in Texas for an inaugural commercial run.

    By • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Wawa debuts first-ever electric truck

    The c-store chain will run a six-month pilot program in partnership with Penske in order to “test and learn” more about this side of the electric vehicle space.

    By Brett Dworski • Sept. 8, 2023
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    Trendline

    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
  • A Mack truck in a work environment.
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    Retrieved from Mack Trucks on September 05, 2023
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    Mack Trucks recall affects 27K vehicles

    The trucks' turn-signal defect fails to meet a federal safety standard, the NHTSA said.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
  • A Freightliner eCascadia at Electric Island
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    Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on $3B US battery plant

    The three trucking OEMs are forming a joint venture to produce LFP batteries in the country, as demand for clean energy continues to grow.

    By • Sept. 6, 2023
  • Solar Transport Maverik FJ Management tanker truck
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    Photo provided by Kum & Go. 

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    Maverik completes deal for C-store chain, fuel carrier

    The deal, announced in April, involves the acquisition of Kum & Go convenience stores and tanker trucking company Solar Transport.

    By • Sept. 5, 2023
  • Yellow posted four signs announcing operations had ceased at the gate of its Hayward, California terminal.
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    Horse-trading likely in Yellow terminal auction: bankruptcy expert

    "It can be a very value-maximizing process," said George Singer, partner at Holland & Hart.

    By • Sept. 5, 2023
  • Two trucks pass each other at night on a rain-covered highway near Chicago.
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    ATRI asks trucking industry to rank top concerns of 2023

    Fuel prices edged out the driver shortage as the chief issue in last year's results of the American Transportation Research Institute's annual survey.

    By • Sept. 1, 2023
  • Trimac Doyle Sims & Sons Trucking bulk hauler
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    Trimac expands bulk-hauling operations

    The Canada-based carrier closed its fourth acquisition of 2023 with its purchase of a long-time family-owned Tennessee trucking firm.

    By • Aug. 31, 2023
  • A Nikola hydrogen fuell cell electric vehicle (right) next to another truck.
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    Nikola begins hydrogen-powered truck production

    Customers include J.B. Hunt, Anheuser-Busch and AJR Trucking.

    By • Aug. 29, 2023
  • Transport Dive reporter Colin Campbell rides with driver Guztavo Martinez in a Plus semi-autonomous truck at ATA MCE 2022 in San Diego last month.
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    3 years of trucking coverage and a new name: Trucking Dive

    The trade publication formerly known as Transport Dive will continue bringing you the latest trucking news and trends.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
  • A tractor-trailer driving on Route 66.
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    OnLine Transport acquires freight and brokerage services, plans for more M&A

    The Indiana-based fleet has purchased A/T Transportation and its brokerage division, Automated Logistics.

    By • Aug. 22, 2023
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    Wabash slows production line amid downturn

    The OEM removed Saturday shifts at its main facility but kept full-time staff in place as analysts predict trailer manufacturing to decline in 2024.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
  • Norfolk Southern auto rail carrier two-deck car
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    Photo provided by Norfolk Southern

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    Railroads, car haulers scramble to meet auto delivery demands

    Automakers have complained of delayed vehicle deliveries to dealerships. Rail carriers say they are fixing the problems, while trucking tries to seize an opportunity.

    By • Aug. 21, 2023
  • A Nikola Tre BEV electric truck in a city.
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    Nikola recalls electric trucks due to battery pack fire risks

    The manufacturer halted new sales of the Class 8 vehicles and advised customers and dealers to store the vehicles outside.

    By • Aug. 14, 2023
  • Headshot of CFO Jochen Goetz
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    Daimler Truck CFO dies in ‘tragic incident’

    Jochen Goetz was “decisively responsible” for the OEM’s 2021 spinoff from Mercedes-Benz Group AG, the company said.

    By Grace Noto • Aug. 11, 2023
  • Titanium Transportation Group Crane Transport
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    Canada-based Titanium Transportation Group acquires US truckload carrier

    The Bolton, Ontario, transportation firm paid another $6 million for Crane Transport’s Georgia and Alabama terminals.

    By • Aug. 11, 2023
  • A Yellow Corp. truck on the road.
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    Yellow bankruptcy: 7 takeaways from court filings

    Analysts noted terminals will play a central role in the company’s shutdown.

    By • Aug. 8, 2023
  • A notice attached to a dolly at a Yellow terminal in Hayward, California notifies customers and employees company operations have ceased as of noon Sunday.
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    Yellow files for bankruptcy

    The company posted notices last month it was ceasing operations.

    By • Updated Aug. 7, 2023
  • A Ryder truck.
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    Ryder used vehicle prices decline, projected to bottom out in 2024

    The transportation company’s pricing didn’t slide as much as expected in Q2, CEO Robert Sanchez said on an earnings call.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
  • Schneider National M&M Transport
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    Photo provided by Business Wire. 

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    Schneider National acquires M&M Transport, targeting dedicated segment growth

    The Wisconsin-based carrier projects the deal will grow revenues in its dedicated segment to $1.5 billion.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
  • JB Hunt Nikola zero emissions green fleet
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    JB Hunt bolsters green fleet with 13 zero-emissions trucks from Nikola

    The carrier says it will deploy its first wave of vehicles on routes in the Phoenix and Los Angeles metropolitan areas.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
  • Renderings showing Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks, which have initial customer deliveries slated for 2024.
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    Courtesy of Paccar
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    Paccar projects boost in production for 2023

    Despite lingering supply chain issues, the OEM aims to build at least 290,000 Class 8 trucks for the U.S. and Canada market.

    By • Aug. 1, 2023
  • MEI Pro-Pac International J&J Machinery Transport flatbed oversize
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    Retrieved from Pro-Pac International.
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    Heavy-hauling specialist MEI expands Southeast presence with Pro-Pac deal

    Buying Pro-Pac and affiliate company J&J will bolster the company’s service offerings, MEI CEO Dan Cappello said.

    By • July 26, 2023
  • The Nikola Tre fuel cell electric truck.
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    Courtesy of Nikola Corp
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    Nikola to be pilot customer of Bosch’s hydrogen fuel cell batteries

    The electric truck maker will be the first to use the batteries as Bosch ramps up production in Germany.

    By Eric Walz • July 18, 2023
  • Legislators with the California Senate Transportation Committee meet to discuss AB 316 regarding a safety operator requirement for autonomous heavy trucks.
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    Retrieved from California State Senate.
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    California senators advance bill restricting driverless trucks

    Assembly Bill 316 would limit when trucking operations without a driver could begin, though some legislators said a ban would not be forever.

    By • July 13, 2023