Equipment
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ATRI calls on carriers to share trucking’s top concerns
The American Trucking Associations’ research arm uses the input to help prioritize industry strategy.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 6, 2024 -
DOT awards $102M for zero-emission West Coast freight corridor
The funding will pay for charging stations and hydrogen fueling sites along Interstate 5 in California, Oregon and Washington.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 4, 2024 -
California legislators OK driver requirement for large AVs again
Meanwhile, the state Department of Motor Vehicles moved to potentially advance regulations allowing fully autonomous heavy-duty vehicles on public roads.
By David Taube • Sept. 3, 2024 -
J&J Snack Foods benefits from regional distribution centers
The food maker is shipping more products from the new network while reducing its average length of haul.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 30, 2024 -
DOT calls for wireless vehicle tech on national highways, most intersections by 2037
The Transportation Department seeks connected communications between vehicles, cyclists, other pedestrians and infrastructure.
By David Taube • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Hyzon plans more pilots, reports progress on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
A strong Q1 translated to $10.3 million in revenue through the first half of the year.
By Jacob Wallace • Aug. 27, 2024 -
Averitt Express pilots EV yard switcher in Nashville
The TICO Pro-Spotter Electric vehicle represents "a significant step toward more sustainable logistics practices," the carrier said.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Paccar downgrades trucking industry sales projections
The company revised its forecast downward for a second time this year.
By David Taube • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Deep Dive
‘Absolutely committed’: A. Duie Pyle celebrates 100th anniversary as a family-owned company
The Pennsylvania-based carrier survived a strike, deregulation and other challenges to grow into a premier Northeast regional LTL provider national competitors want to acquire.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 20, 2024 -
"P.A.M. Transport Truck in Indianapolis" by Luke Coyle is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
PAM Transportation Services’ owner-operator truck count grows
In contrast, the carrier’s company truck count was down YoY from Q2 2023.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Trailer orders slow for Wabash, industry in Q2
The OEM lowered its revenue outlook for the year as customers indicated reduced spending.
By David Taube • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Truckers, AV advocates present conflicting views on self-driving safety
Commentators noted vastly different takes on the risks of artificial intelligence in feedback to a Transportation Department agency.
By David Taube • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Proficient Auto Logistics to acquire Utah-based carrier
The company’s acquisition of Auto Transport Group adds a sixth vehicle transporter to its portfolio.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 15, 2024 -
DC Logistics deal with GLS will revive Mountain Valley Express
The acquisition, expected to close next month, is part of DC Logistics’ ambition to grow into one of the nation’s 20 largest LTL carriers.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 13, 2024 -
Daimler recalls 3K trucks over steering failure concerns
The OEM reported third-party heat treatment issues and potentially faulty tie rods in Freightliners and other 2025 models.
By David Taube • Aug. 13, 2024 -
JB Hunt, Kodiak partnership expands weekly deliveries
An autonomous route from South Carolina to Texas, which transports Bridgestone tires, now moves drop freight from Atlanta, Georgia, to Dallas to reduce empty miles.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 8, 2024 -
FST Logistics acquires Dancer Logistics
The purchase expands the Ohio-based 3PL services provider’s Midwest presence.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 7, 2024 -
Retrieved from TA.
TA breaks ground on first public truck charging station
The California project is expected to go live by early 2025 with four 400 kilowatt chargers followed by a 1 megawatt charger in 2026.
By Brett Dworski • July 29, 2024 -
Kodiak, Atlas Energy Solutions ramp up self-driving trucks in Texas
The technology is expected to reach 24/7 service for frac sand sites by the end of the year.
By David Taube • July 24, 2024 -
AI offers safety, productivity returns on investment, executives say
Nearly all leaders of physical operations believe they need to invest in AI to stay competitive, according to a Samsara report.
By Colin Campbell • July 24, 2024 -
Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production
The funds will modify plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, where Mack and Volvo will produce new equipment or powertrain components.
By David Taube • July 18, 2024 -
Advisory committee split on underride guard guidance
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association criticized the divided viewpoints and called for more research.
By David Taube • July 17, 2024 -
Daimler Truck North America sales dip in Q2
The truck segment decreased 5% year over year but improved from Q1.
By David Taube • July 15, 2024 -
Walmart Canada debuts hydrogen truck
The Nikola tractor contributes to the retailer’s goal of a 100% alternatively powered fleet by 2028.
By Larry Avila • July 15, 2024 -
Emergency waivers extended for Baltimore truckers
The FMCSA will continue to relax ELD and hours of service rules until July 15.
By Colin Campbell • July 10, 2024