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Calculating the total cost of ownership for electric trucks
The purchase price is an important part of justifying a buy, but some considerations aren’t so obvious.
By Amanda Loudin • Oct. 1, 2020 -
Wegmans adds CNG truck with Hyliion powertrain to pull tandem trailer sets
The trucks can stay in service two to five years longer than diesel versions and increase fuel capacity by 30% over older vehicles.
By Rosie Bradbury , S.L. Fuller • Sept. 30, 2020 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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Milton leaves Nikola in attempt to shield the OEM from criticisms
Milton and Nikola attacked Hindenburg Research's critical report, which claimed the OEM did not have a working model and relied on outsourced technology.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 21, 2020 -
Omnitracs wades into video-based safety with SmartDrive acquisition
The tech companies' convergence means mutual clients will no longer have to deal with two sets of hardware, two data plans and limited ability to integrate information between the systems.
By S.L. Fuller • Sept. 10, 2020 -
Estes adds 50 RNG trucks to California fleet
Estes used a Clean Energy Fuels purchase program to buy the renewable-natural-gas trucks, which made the price roughly equal to that of a diesel truck.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 10, 2020 -
Nikola, GM sign supply agreement for Class 8 fuel-cell systems, overriding previous partnership
The new memorandum of understanding does not include a GM equity stake in Nikola, nor the development of the Badger pickup truck.
By Jim Stinson • Updated Nov. 30, 2020 -
IIHS: Automatic braking and warning systems could cut 40% of front-end collisions
Many fleets remain reluctant to install AEB, due to concerns about unforeseen maintenance costs.
By Jim Stinson • Sept. 4, 2020 -
Why the market is ripe for a used truck bargain hunt
Some companies began unloading assets as a way to offset financial damage, adding extra inventory to the market.
By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 3, 2020 -
Electric trucks are gaining ground over natural gas in the waste industry
2020 is shaping up to be the year electric breaks through, as corporate targets and state mandates push sustainability programs forward.
By Lori Lovely • Sept. 2, 2020 -
Navistar, In-Charge team up to help fleets deploy EVs
Electric trucks come with a learning curve. Fleets will have questions about maintaining the equipment and overcoming operational challenges.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 28, 2020 -
NACFE: 6 places with the most potential for regional-haul electric trucks
The regions met three key criteria: freight demand in an area where air quality is of concern; adequate support regarding infrastructure and incentives; and electricity pricing.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 26, 2020 -
Sensors or a ruler? Why brake monitoring tech hasn't proven its ROI to fleet managers
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s Brake Safety Week serves as a reminder to focus on brake safety, but high-tech diagnostics have yet to receive widespread adoption.
By Amanda Loudin • Aug. 24, 2020 -
ATA's case against ocean carriers, pool operators over 'sweetheart deal' moves forward after judge denies stay
The complaint filed with the Federal Maritime Commission claims ocean carriers get chassis at a cheaper rate than trucking companies, resulting in overcharges totaling "as much as $1.8 billion" over the last three years.
By Matt Leonard • Updated Feb. 1, 2021 -
Deep Dive
Green hydrogen could be the final piece in a zero-emissions future
Green hydrogen beats renewables plus batteries at fueling heavy transport, serving industry and long duration storage — if it can be delivered affordably.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 19, 2020 -
Wood, wind lift flatbed business as industrial sector shrinks
Flatbed is responding to higher-than-normal demand for pressure-retreated lumber, which consumers are snapping up because of household improvements, according to DAT.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 17, 2020 -
Anheuser-Busch to transition 180 trucks to renewable natural gas
By converting 30% of its fleet, the company will reduce emissions more than 70% compared to diesel.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 14, 2020 -
ACT revises 2020 Class 8 order expectations upward
Boosted by spot rates and other green shoots, carriers are confident that shippers will increase business.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 13, 2020 -
JB Hunt makes 120-mile haul for Walmart in Daimler electric truck
The carrier's first delivery using an all-electric Freightliner eCascadia marked the start of a three-month testing phase.
By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Nikola, Republic Services cancel deal for 2,500 electric trucks
Nikola cited longer-than-expected development times and "unexpected costs."
By Cole Rosengren • Updated Dec. 23, 2020 -
YRC/Yellow's survival tale
After 100 years and a loan, YRC readies for another long run
The LTL carrier, whose continued survival has perplexed analysts, escapes the jaws of dissolution once again.
By Jim Stinson • Aug. 11, 2020 -
JB Hunt sets goal to convert 25% of fleet to alternative fuel
The carrier said the ability to convert over-the-road shipments to rail through its intermodal business is one obstacle to achieving its sustainability goals.
By S.L. Fuller • Aug. 10, 2020 -
Used truck market won't fully recover until 2022, Ryder says
The company expects to spend less on new tractors, as 2020 yields fewer lease sales.
By Jim Stinson • July 29, 2020 -
House members call for suspension of Federal Excise Tax to stimulate truck buying
An FET suspension could stimulate demand for new trucks as Class 8 sales have tumbled, but it would also shrink the Highway Trust Fund.
By Jim Stinson • July 28, 2020 -
Tesla anticipates more Semi sales as Musk confirms production in Texas
Tesla promised to deliver Semis to customers after the OEM delayed production twice.
By S.L. Fuller • July 23, 2020 -
ACT: June orders show start of freight, production revival
June had the best month-over-month gain since the Great Recession started to thaw.
By Jim Stinson • July 21, 2020