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

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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

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

High fuel prices, driver constraints are likely to remain issues in 2023

Trucking industry wades through challenges in shadow of regulatory change.

By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2023

Industrial truck maker invests $40M to expand South Carolina plant

Kion North America plans to reshore key component production through its expansion, slated for completion in 2024. 

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 3, 2023

The top trucking trends of 2022

Driver recruitment, economic concerns, investments in equipment and EVs were top of mind over the past year

By Larry Avila • Dec. 29, 2022

Cost-cutting, regulatory roadblocks: Trucking’s top stories in 2022

The past 12 months saw conditions normalize while firms dealt with problems from overstaffing to cost escalation.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 27, 2022

Trucking groups say EPA’s tougher nitrogen oxide rules will spur challenges

The standards for 2027 could prompt some drivers to avoid upgrading their trucks due to high costs.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 22, 2022

Meijer deploys all-electric trucks with eye on cold weather performance

The retailer says the trucks will operate within a 200-mile radius of its home charging site in Michigan.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 20, 2022

Volvo recalls certain trucks over air tank detachment concerns

Certain 2022–2023 VNL trucks may have excessively tightened fasteners that are broken, potentially creating road hazards, according to a recall notice.

By David Taube • Dec. 19, 2022