Equipment: Page 18

  • An array of photovoltaic solar panels at the Berliner Wasserbetriebe are seen on April 30, 2010 in Berlin, Germany.
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    Solar power in trucking's forecast as fleets find energy, cost savings

    Marten Transport, Mesilla Valley Transportation and Rush Enterprises are just a few industry players betting on the power of the sun.

    By • Aug. 24, 2021
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    Electrifying 97% of the federal fleet by 2030 could save billions: study

    Total cost of ownership would offset higher upfront costs for the government.

    By Jason Plautz • Aug. 23, 2021
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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
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    Natural gas trucks: A fit for all fleets?

    There are multiple factors to consider even before examining overall cost, one executive said.

    By • Aug. 17, 2021
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    Energy Department grants Nikola $2M to study autonomous hydrogen refueling

    Hydrogen may have better range than batteries, but electric infrastructure is already built in the U.S. — and it's everywhere.

    By Jim Stinson • Aug. 17, 2021
  • A Werner employee works on a Werner Edge tablet next to a truck.
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    Werner streamlines maintenance with in-house digital tool

    Breakdown Management has dropped call time 67%, reduced driver dwell time 52% for each maintenance event, and might have saved the carrier 30% in warranty dollars in 2021.

    By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 9, 2021
  • A Schneider intermodal truck parked in a lot.
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    Schneider's containers struggle to flow through clogged intermodal networks

    The average unload dwell time for customers has increased 70% from the 2019 comparable period, President and CEO Mark Rourke said.

    By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 2, 2021
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    Tesla further delays Semi production amid component shortages

    UPS has the largest single pre-order for 125 Semis, but the logistics provider said it is "waiting on the market."

    By S.L. Fuller • July 27, 2021
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    With autonomous trucks on the horizon, insurance questions need answers

    TuSimple is working with Liberty Mutual Insurance to create a coverage product for when driverless trucks are deployed at scale.

    By • July 26, 2021
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    M&A intensifies as carriers seek ‘holistic’ portfolio

    Uber Freight, Knight-Swift and others are making moves toward bigger books of business.

    By Jim Stinson • July 23, 2021
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    FMC starts permanent program to oversee detention, demurrage

    The agency said it will audit the nine largest ocean carriers and review their billing practices.

    By Matt Leonard • July 21, 2021
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    Giant Eagle to convert hundreds of trucks to alternate fuel

    The grocer plans to invest $100 million over the next decade to cut emissions, aiming to halve its carbon dioxide output by 2030.

    By Jeff Wells • July 20, 2021
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    Hyzon targets regional hauls for hydrogen trucks, begins trading on Nasdaq

    The company has focused on rolling out trucks in Europe, but CEO Craig Knight expects "substantial uptake in the U.S. market" next year.

    By S.L. Fuller • July 19, 2021
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    Walmart adds carrier partners to new Project Gigaton pillar

    Reducing scope 3 transportation emissions can be achieved through more efficient routing, equipment and zero-emissions vehicles, one senior official said.

    By Matt Leonard • July 14, 2021
  • Embark Universal Interface works across Freightliner, International, Peterbilt, and Volvo trucks.
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    Why US Xpress bet on AVs

    CEO Eric Fuller said the company's investment approach is a "longer-term strategic play." But each fleet must weigh multiple factors before making a decision.

    By • July 13, 2021
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    'Electric is not easy': Cities plan for more battery EVs in refuse fleets

    "If I ordered a truck and I got it in nine months, it may sit for 14 months waiting for the ability to plug it in," one Los Angeles sanitation official said at WasteExpo.

    By Maria Rachal • July 12, 2021
  • A Lion electric truck.
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    Amazon, UPS say hydrogen is further down the road than battery-electric

    Near-term sustainability talk often centers on battery-electric, but the technology and market for heavy-duty BEVs is lagging, executives said.

    By S.L. Fuller • July 6, 2021
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    The sun is setting on fleets that rely on 3G for telematics

    The transition away from 3G can be costly and complex, but trucking firms that don't move to 4G may put their businesses in jeopardy.

    By • June 29, 2021
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    Fleets confront cargo theft with caution, oversight and tech

    Schneider maintained a zero-theft status, despite thefts involving tractor-trailers increasing 29% from 2019 to 2020.

    By Jim Stinson • June 14, 2021
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    JB Hunt tests Waymo trucks as fleets bet big on autonomous hauls

    The trucks are set to haul freight between Houston and Fort Worth along Interstate 45, as many driverless operations focus on middle mile routes.

    By S.L. Fuller • June 11, 2021
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    Volvo delivers electric Class 8 trucks to Albertsons for local grocery distribution

    The grocer received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks, which it paired with electric reefer units from Advanced Energy Machines.

    By Jeff Wells • June 4, 2021
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    How supply chains contend with severe weather and climate disasters

    As the climate changes, the threat to logistics networks evolves. So must the industry.

    June 1, 2021
  • An electronic sign reads 'REDUCE SPEED WATCH FOR SNOW AND ICE' as vehicles move along Interstate 40 on January 17, 2018 in Morrisville, North Carolina
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    Data vs. instinct: How autonomous trucks operate in stormy conditions

    Radar, lidar and cameras substitute for — and even exceed — a human driver's senses.

    By • June 1, 2021
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    Estes buys 1.2K tractors, 3.8K trailers amid 'exceptional growth'

    The carrier will add 50 natural gas trucks to its fleet in California as the state cracks down on supply chain emissions. 

    By S.L. Fuller • May 28, 2021
  • A Volvo VNR Electric recently led a clean-energy truck parade of Southern California fleet operators to commemorate the opening of the new Port of Long Beach bridge.
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    Port of Long Beach exempts natural gas trucks from impending emissions fee

    The exemption aims to incentivize the trucking industry to adopt cleaner fuels while electric and hydrogen technology scale. 

    By S.L. Fuller • May 26, 2021
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    Fleets weigh convenience against customer service in online parts procurement

    The pandemic served as a catalyst for e-commerce, but not all sellers want to move away from traditional channels.

    By • May 25, 2021