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Electrifying US trucking could cost nearly $1 trillion: study
Fleets and charger operators would need to spend $620 billion, with utilities and the government paying $370 billion, per a Roland Berger report funded by the Clean Freight Coalition.
By Colin Campbell • March 19, 2024 -
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White House rolls out zero-emission freight corridor strategy
The plan will guide zero-emission, medium- and heavy-duty truck charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure deployment through 2040.
By Colin Campbell • March 18, 2024 -
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UPS takes delivery of Kenworth’s first 15-liter, CNG-fueled truck
The semi-tractor’s reduced emissions engine contributes to the parcel giant’s strategy to be carbon neutral by 2050.
By Larry Avila • March 14, 2024 -
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Huck’s adds touchless payments for fleets
The convenience retailer is the latest to add this capability as it seeks to win over more business from corporate accounts and professional drivers.
By Jessica Loder • March 13, 2024 -
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US reviewing security of connected vehicles, including trucks
The proposed rulemaking aims to shield transportation from foreign national security threats.
By David Taube • March 12, 2024 -
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Nikola names new CFO
Thomas Okray brings a range of manufacturing and automotive experiences to the zero-emissions truck maker.
By Larry Avila • March 8, 2024 -
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Nikola delivers its first fuel cell electric trucks
The OEM delivered 35 in Q4 — and could have done more if not for supplier part constraints, CEO Steve Girsky said.
By David Taube • March 4, 2024 -
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Veteran XPO driver navigates trucking’s daily challenges with ease
Steadman “Steve” Mitchell shared insights from his 30 years behind the wheel during a 15-mile delivery run to a prison commissary supplier and a luxury fitness club.
By Colin Campbell • March 1, 2024 -
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Kodiak, Martin Brower test autonomous reefer route
The companies are collaborating to deliver time-sensitive products from Texas to Oklahoma.
By David Taube • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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ATRI calls on carriers to share operational costs
The call to action was made in the trucking industry research group’s annual survey of fleets.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Flexport relaunches Convoy’s load board
Users began logging back into the platform shortly after the app reactivated, EVP and Head of Trucking Bill Driegert said.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Autonomous Einride truck makes GE Appliances warehouse deliveries
In Selmer, Tennessee, a robot also loads and unloads the freight.
By David Taube • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Aurora more than doubles AV truck pilot revenue
Autonomous readiness and performance indicators improved in recent months, the company said, as it approaches fully driverless operations.
By David Taube • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Saia plans $1B in capex this year. Yellow terminals are just a quarter of it.
The carrier expects to spend a separate $300 million on real estate, alongside equipment and technology upgrades, CFO Doug Col said on an earnings call.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Frontline workers are more likely to be anxious and depressed, survey finds
Employers have a vested interest in educating these essential workers about their well-being options, meQuilibrium’s chief science officer said.
By Laurel Kalser • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Gen Z workers say they are worried about AI replacing them
Most workers want to use generative AI tools more in the workplace, but some have concerns about their roles in the near future.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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ArcBest debuts line of automated forklifts, reach trucks
The company has piloted the remotely operated equipment in customers' distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, CEO Judy McReynolds said in an interview.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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AV restrictions bill reintroduced in California
The measure seeks to require safety operators onboard heavy-duty self-driving trucks until politicians further authorize the technology.
By David Taube • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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Q&ATorc Robotics’ 2024 goals include expanding testing locations
Company executive Walter Grigg highlighted the changes in an interview with Trucking Dive at a recent technology conference.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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ArcBest saves $1M per month with AI routing tech
The city route optimization tool helps its LTL, ABF Freight, reduce mileage and decrease fuel consumption.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Daimler, Navistar, Volvo launch zero-emission truck infrastructure group
The coalition, which includes other stakeholders, describes itself as "the unified voice" for medium- and heavy-duty ZEV infrastructure.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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‘The fight continues’: Federal excise tax repeal falls short in House
The American Trucking Associations pledged to continue its push in the Senate.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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A. Duie Pyle will add 225 terminal doors this year
Increased capacity and tech upgrades are key to positioning the LTL carrier for growth and profitability, said Frank Granieri, COO of supply chain solutions.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Trucking prepares for regulation, rising costs in 2024
A persistently soft freight environment is among many issues carriers will confront this year. We talked to execs about how they are preparing.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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UPS considers sale of Coyote Logistics brokerage
“Perhaps the business is worth more to someone else,” CEO Carol Tomé said on a Q4 earnings call.
By David Taube • Jan. 30, 2024
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