Knight-Swift trailers keep aging as equipment market remains tight

A weighted measure for the equipment rose from 8.3 years to 9.9 years, according to an annual report, a significant jump compared to changes for previous years.

By David Taube • March 13, 2023

When opportunity knocks … Answer the door

Discover the one facet of the transformation trend that is often overlooked or underplayed yet quite possibly offers the greatest potential for growth.

March 6, 2023

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

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

By Trucking Dive staff

Daimler recalls more than 70,000 trucks due to brake issue

Corrosion in modulator valves may cause brakes to pull to one side causing sudden change in vehicle direction, per the recall.

By Larry Avila • March 2, 2023

Uber Freight partners with WattEV, CHEP on Southern California routes

The pilot program is the forwarder's inaugural EV truck deployment.

By Colin Campbell • March 2, 2023

Republic to expand electric fleet with Oshkosh deal, plans to buy more EVs by 2028

“We need to find what the best trucks are out there, and we're gonna buy the best trucks. And so we're really encouraging the traditional OEMs to improve their truck technology,” said Republic’s EV program lead.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 28, 2023

PAM Transport hit with delay in trailer orders, increased costs

The trailer fleet's average age had increased over a year by the end of 2022 as it waited for new equipment.

By David Taube • Feb. 23, 2023

What’s ahead for the trucking industry in 2023

Driver constraints, M&A and the need to replace aging equipment are among the issues top of mind for trucking executives.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 17, 2023

Biden administration awards $7M for EV truck charging, hydrogen fueling

The money will fund seven projects to develop medium- and heavy-duty charging and hydrogen corridors across 23 states.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 17, 2023

US Foods rolls out first wave of EV trucks

The food distributor is planning to deploy 30 EV trucks at its La Mirada, California, distribution center by the end of 2023.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 16, 2023

Senate Republicans push to overturn EPA’s recent heavy emissions rules

Dozens of legislators in the chamber voiced opposition to the stricter standards, which begin with 2027 model year vehicles.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 16, 2023

Covenant spends extra $10M in push to update fleet

The carrier says it's aggressively working to integrate new fleet equipment to reduce maintenance costs and improve fuel economy.

By David Taube • Feb. 14, 2023

Heartland Express acquisitions nearly double age of its trailer fleet

Deals with Smith Transport and TFI International meant the carrier had a rare case of long-term debt at year’s end — something it’s working to eliminate.

By David Taube • Feb. 13, 2023

3 trucking tech trends to watch in 2023

Carriers are looking for deals to adopt new tech that could help reduce costs or accelerate innovation.

By David Taube • Feb. 10, 2023

Regulatory issues to watch for in 2023

A speed limiter proposal from the FMCSA and California’s AB5 labor law are just some of the key items that trucking advocates will challenge this year.

By David Taube • Feb. 8, 2023

Volvo, Mack recall some electric trucks due to combustion risk

Two recalls affect 180 EVs in which a cabin heater relay may fail, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By David Taube • Feb. 7, 2023

OOIDA brings 2023 priorities to Washington lawmakers

More truck parking, better restroom access for drivers and upcoming speed limiter regulations are among the association’s chief concerns this year.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2023

Off-hours EV truck charging deserves discounts, utility group says

Thoughtfully designing charging rates may increase EV adoption, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners said.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 6, 2023

OEMs poised for improvement in 2023

Supply chain disruptions are becoming less severe, but Volvo Trucks North America and analysts still note continuing risks.

By David Taube • Jan. 25, 2023

Tesla plans its first high-volume semi-truck factory

The news comes after the EV maker delivered an order of semis to Pepsi in December.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 25, 2023

Trucking conferences to watch in 2023

Trucking professionals have a host of conference options to choose from this year.

By A.B. Brown • Jan. 23, 2023

Large-scale trucking M&A could cool in 2023

A challenging economy may make major deals more difficult to execute.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 13, 2023

An inside look at how XPO uses technology in its terminals and trucks

Transport Dive toured one of the LTL carrier's largest facilities to see how it monitors its dockworkers and drivers in real time.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2023

PGT Trucking buys Nikola battery-electric truck, plans to lease 100 more

The flatbed carrier’s foray into BEV trucks is an effort to align with customers’ green energy commitments, President Gregg Troian said.

By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2023

Army veteran wins truck in federal push to recruit service members

Driver Ashley Leiva took home a new Kenworth as part of an initiative recognizing veterans who have recently joined the trucking industry.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 5, 2023

ATA leaders outline trucking’s 2023 priorities

President Chris Spear and Chair Dan Van Alstine share their vision for the next year in an interview with Transport Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2023