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

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

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

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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

Daimler addresses lack of uniform data architecture with launch of connectivity group

Connected trucks can reduce downtime, but only if data-gathering and communications aspects are working together.

By Jim Stinson • Nov. 11, 2020

Fleets face ELD challenges in dealing with the HOS final rule

Now that the HOS final rule is in effect, fleets must make sure their vendors and drivers are up to date on the latest regulations.

By S.L. Fuller • Nov. 9, 2020

Daimler, Waymo partner to put level 4 automation on redesigned Class 8 truck

Daimler is helping set the pace for OEMs, using a dual approach to automated technology through partnerships with Waymo and Torc.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 28, 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

Survey: C-Suite leaders find social distancing, remote work a hindrance

Executives responding to West Monroe's "Q4 outlook" survey also said they are adopting more technology and are likely to engage in M&A activity.

By Aman Kidwai , 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

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

Trucking fatalities static despite safety tech developments

Experts pointed to weather, traffic and mobile device distractions as some of the culprits in unsafe driving.

By Jim Stinson • 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

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

KeepTruckin partners with Uber Freight, brokers on real-time visibility

Carriers can choose to share their KeepTruckin location data with brokers who can access it for the length of the trip and relay the information to shippers.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 7, 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

Telematics firm Transflo buys Microdea as documents go digital

The acquisition allows Transflo to process more data from shippers, carriers and 3PLs, which feeds into its artificial intelligence system.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 6, 2020

Most workforces unprepared for disruption pre-pandemic: study

The survey showed 64% of respondents believed disruption was coming from changes in technology, while 62% believed it would come from changes in competitive landscapes or marketplaces. 

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 5, 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

5 IT spend trends to watch

Emerging technology spend will give way to cloud and productivity software, according to a Spiceworks Ziff Davis report.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 30, 2020

FMCSA declines Pronto.ai's HOS waiver request, citing safety

Artificial intelligence and assisted driving are in trucking's future, but the agency received 294 comments against granting the exemption and six in favor.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 30, 2020

Pandemic pushes companies to dedicate resources to automation

Roadrunner, Schneider and other trucking firms have adopted automation to make operations more efficient.

By Roberto Torres • Sept. 29, 2020