Samsara: Commercial truck traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels

Research indicates trucking is in a better position to recover from the shutdowns than other industries. 

By Jim Stinson • June 16, 2020

Pandemic accelerates fleets toward electronic BOLs, PODs

Carriers and shippers have adopted new ways of signing paperwork at the loading dock to maintain social distance.

By Heather Larson • June 15, 2020

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

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Tech-focused large carriers in position to capture market share

Fleets can use automation to optimize network density during times of overcapacity, and can use tech to improve service levels with shippers no matter the state of the market. 

By Shefali Kapadia • June 12, 2020

California rule would require fleets to report vehicle inventory data in 2021

The proposed rule, expected to be voted on this month, would require manufacturers produce 9% of Class 8 straight trucks to be zero-emission and 5% of Class 8 tractors to be zero-emission in 2024.

By Jim Stinson • June 11, 2020

Daimler, Volvo establish subsidiary for fuel-cell trucks

The German OEM has a two-pronged strategy on electric trucks, with differing approaches in Europe and the U.S.

By Jim Stinson • June 9, 2020

EVs show savings compared to diesel trucks, but not in every US city

As fleets ponder switching to Class 8 electric trucks, they have to consider the unintended consequences and hidden costs of the new technology. 

By Jim Stinson • May 27, 2020

UnitedHealth, Microsoft launch COVID-19 screening app for employers

Trucking, declared an essential business, can expose drivers to more people along their routes. That makes detection, treatment and contact tracing vital.

By Rebecca Pifer • May 21, 2020

Electric trucks are the 'inevitable future,' fleets say

Despite the pandemic environment, states and fleets push forward on electric tractors.

By Jim Stinson • May 19, 2020

FedEx, Microsoft partner on 'near-real-time' parcel tracking

The first product from the partnership, FedEx Surround, traces parcels at the ZIP code level. 

By S.L. Fuller • May 19, 2020

Uber Freight teams up with Oracle as enterprise partnerships for digital brokers grow

Uber Freight's growing list of TMS integrations shows some recognition that brokerage is not a function where shippers have traditionally demonstrated much loyalty.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 18, 2020

Dynamic route planning becomes the new norm

Fleets are leaning on software and route optimization strategies to manage volatile volumes during the pandemic.

By Amanda Loudin • May 14, 2020

Amazon Freight expands to 48 states, furthering control of its logistics network

The majority of carriers and brokers viewed Amazon's entry to freight hauling negatively, fearing it would push down dry van spot rates. 

By Jim Stinson • May 7, 2020

California approves Nuro's driverless vehicles to begin testing

A successful run for Nuro could have big implications for final mile delivery.

By Chris Teale • April 9, 2020

Fleets breeze along highways but get hit with longer dwell times

During the coronavirus crisis, shippers' best efforts at planning are falling short, with unachievable appointment times up 18% in March compared to February, according to a FourKites' CTO. 

By Jim Stinson • April 6, 2020

TuSimple, ZF plan for the next step in truck autonomy

The companies will begin a partnership in April, bringing trucks to market and furthering TuSimple's goal of removing the driver from the equation.

By Jim Stinson • March 30, 2020

Toyota makes new bet on hydrogen fuel cells for heavy duty

The OEM will partner with Hino Motors, advancing Toyota's plan to reduce its emissions 90% by 2050.

By Jim Stinson • March 27, 2020

How delivery bots and drones will affect local commerce and the trucking industry

Navigant Research estimates 426 million packages will be delivered globally by drone, including 92 million in North America, by 2030.

By Ryan Citron • March 25, 2020

Wilson Logistics, Locomation collaborate on Autonomous Relay Convoy tech

Wilson Logistics said it anticipates the pilot program will reduce operating costs by 33% per mile, with an 8% reduction in fuel expense. 

By Jim Stinson • March 11, 2020

Coronavirus has trucking experts on edge for 2020

Forecasts for the remainder of the year are mute, as COVID-19 and driver shortages play out.

By Jim Stinson • March 9, 2020

Nikola to become publicly traded company, accelerate EV production

By merging with a NASDAQ-listed company, Nikola has new ways to grow and meet the requirements of fleets under pressure to reduce emissions.

By Jim Stinson • March 4, 2020

TQL cyber breach is latest example of the industry's vulnerability to hacking

The cyberattack compromised its carrier portal, potentially granting access to "carrier accounts, including, in many instances, tax ID numbers and bank account numbers," according to the company's website.

By Morgan Forde • Feb. 28, 2020

Unscheduled maintenance costs shoot up 25.7% in Q4

Towing costs contribute to fleet headaches at the end of 2019.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 27, 2020

NACFE envisions more electric trucks for regional hauls

Electric trucks get another boost with a three-year grant.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 24, 2020

XPO cuts brokerage headcount nearly 20%, credits automation

Revenue for XPO's brokerage division was down 14% year-over-year for 2019, but the company is finding cost savings by automating the process.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 11, 2020