Trucking's green movement isn't void of diesel

Curbing emissions doesn't have to be all or nothing. Renewable diesel and natural gas can produce a "double-green effect" that cut downs carbon and costs.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 11, 2021

Equipment, workforce concerns dominate trucking's Q3

With such high freight volumes, fleets had to make decisions about how to capitalize in an environment short of trucks, trailers and drivers.

By Transport Dive Staff • Oct. 11, 2021

Explore the Trendline➔

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

Home Depot, Loadsmart take aim at empty flatbed miles

Loadsmart's Flatbed Messenger marketplace matches available flatbed capacity to loads, rather than the reverse.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 4, 2021

Mixed-vehicle fleets are uncommon in TL. E-commerce could change that.

In many instances, what used to be done with a tractor-trailer is now done with straight trucks and light-duty delivery trucks, said a Penske executive.

By Heather Larson • Sept. 28, 2021

How fleets with an owner-operator model can go greener

Trucking companies that rely on purchased transportation get creative to work through sustainability challenges.

By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 27, 2021

FedEx, Aurora expand autonomous trucking pilot in Texas

The carrier and AV startup are adding a route between Fort Worth and El Paso.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated May 19, 2022

Yellow and Werner agree: Trailers are today's biggest issue in trucking

"We've got more trailers tied up in these detention situations than I've ever seen," Yellow's CEO said at CSCMP Edge 2021.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 22, 2021

Volvo, Amply Power partner on uptime and cost savings for electric trucks

Charging and management are among the challenges fleets face, when it comes to EVs.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 22, 2021

ACT Expo: The winding road to more sustainable trucks

Experts said zero-emissions vehicles are the future. But transitioning a fleet is easier said than done.

By Transport Dive Staff • Sept. 20, 2021

Mileage between breakdowns rises, but so do repair costs

Unscheduled breakdowns are farther between, a study from the Technology & Maintenance Council shows. But inflation rears its head, eroding the gains.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 16, 2021

Money and range: Experts note roadblocks to EV adoption

The smaller the truck, the smaller the battery, which is why fleets such as PepsiCo's target medium-duty vehicles for electrification.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 14, 2021

The old- and new-school ways fleets validate freight

Multiple KPIs hinge on the accuracy of the weight and size of shipments, including route efficiency and truck turnaround times for delivery and return.

By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 13, 2021

Shell builds bridge to zero-emissions future with 10.8 MPG truck

ACT Expo attendees said the future of trucking will be a mix of electric, hydrogen, natural gas, propane and, yes, diesel.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 7, 2021

Hyzon-backed fuel company to make hydrogen in California

Two processing sites Raven SR plans to operate in the state could produce enough hydrogen to power an estimated 200 heavy-duty trucks per day. 

By Cole Rosengren • Sept. 3, 2021

OEMs make the economic case for autonomous trucks

Driverless trucks bring safety and improved fuel efficiency to the industry, according to Waymo and TuSimple executives.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 3, 2021

Schneider adds 50 eCascadias to intermodal fleet in Southern California

Large fleets are leading the charge in the transition to electric trucks, in part because of the upfront costs required.

By S.L. Fuller • Sept. 1, 2021

Gatik opens Texas hub for autonomous middle-mile deliveries

The AV company, known for delivering goods for Walmart, will deploy box trucks in response to heightened e-commerce demand.

By Max Garland • Aug. 31, 2021

Tesla made electric trucks 'cool.' Now fleets face financial hurdles.

Total cost of ownership for electric trucks is more attractive than diesel, a Navistar executive said at ACT Expo. But issues around charging are significant.

By Jim Stinson • Aug. 31, 2021

OEMs face multi-headed serpent as supply chain issues converge

Class 8, medium-duty and trailer backlogs are "essentially" filled into 2022, with inventories below traditional levels, according to ACT Research.

By Jim Stinson • Aug. 30, 2021

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 Heather Larson • Aug. 24, 2021

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

Natural gas trucks: A fit for all fleets?

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

By Amanda Loudin • Aug. 17, 2021

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

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

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