With the pandemic almost in the world’s rearview mirror, the past year brought a glimpse of a return to business as usual.
The trucking industry faced new challenges while the world emerged from a global health crisis. As costs were on the rise, there were no shortage of announcements of workforce furloughs and layoffs as well as news of companies selling off assets to cut costs. An evolving regulatory climate meant the trucking industry had to overcome and adapt.
Rapid advancements in technology from battery-powered trucks to hydrogen fuel cells resulted in companies reevaluating current equipment needs and what may be necessary down the road.
Here is a collection of stories, which reflect some of the most important news of 2022.