SBTi releases draft of updated corporate net-zero standard

The Science Based Targets initiative said this “Version 2” of the standard focuses on companies going “from ambition to progress.”

By Lamar Johnson • March 24, 2025

Charlotte, North Carolina, debuts truck parking tool

The city described the app as an innovative resource designed to help truck drivers find safe, authorized places to park.

By Colin Campbell • March 20, 2025

Modernizing finance in trucking with accounts payable automation

Rising costs and cash flow challenges are pushing companies to seek technology for efficiency.

March 17, 2025

NMFTA aims to simplify freight classification with new tool

The ClassIT+ platform, coming this summer, contains several upgrades intended to ease changes for shippers and carriers.

By Colin Campbell • March 14, 2025

Trucking groups cheer Trump EPA’s review of emissions rules

The Biden administration’s GHG3 and NOx rules were unachievable on current timelines, industry groups said.

By Colin Campbell • March 14, 2025

Benore Logistic Systems adds 10 hydrogen trucks to fleet

The transportation provider’s Hyundai Xcient hydrogen fuel cell trucks are traveling on dedicated routes in Savannah, Georgia. 

By Haley Cawthon • March 12, 2025

Electrifying New York heavy duty trucking: Lessons learned with Manhattan Beer Distributors

With a long-standing commitment to innovation, this heavy duty beer distributor has taken bold steps in fleet electrification.

March 10, 2025

5 ways truck brokers are using AI to boost efficiency

Companies like C.H. Robinson and ITS Logistics are turning to the technology to improve freight matching, trailer management and more.

By Shefali Kapadia • March 5, 2025

Bison adds barcode tech to give real-time freight updates

The carrier is continuing the rollout of Scanbot scanners across its operations, which began late last year.

By David Taube • March 4, 2025

Aurora expresses optimism for national AV framework

Technology advocates such as the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association seek a federal policy to help support the industry.  

By David Taube • March 3, 2025

Trucking execs answer questions on freight classification changes

Leaders at Estes Express Lines, XPO and Old Dominion Freight Line recently discussed the National Motor Freight Classification shift looming this summer.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 25, 2025

Nikola files for bankruptcy, seeks to wind down operations

The electric and hydrogen OEM plans to sell its assets by auction.

By David Taube • Feb. 19, 2025

Kodiak, Atlas scale autonomous truck deployment on private road network

The AV trucking provider is “the first company to make autonomous trucking a real business,” the firm’s founder and CEO Don Burnette said.

By David Taube • Feb. 18, 2025

Turnover thwarts employers’ front-line training efforts, survey finds

Nearly half of talent development professionals surveyed by the Association for Talent Development said they were unsure how to overcome staffing changes.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 12, 2025

Trucking capacity oversupply persists, CH Robinson says

Demand also has yet to meaningfully materialize, the broker’s North American Surface Transportation head said.

By David Taube • Feb. 11, 2025

Trucking anticipates more M&A, less regulation in 2025

The industry expects freight demand improvement and other positive economic trends this year.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 3, 2025

Tech, culture determine success of LTL trucking M&A

Knight-Swift, AAA Cooper Transportation and Standard Forwarding Freight leaders said execution and relationships are critical to closing and integrating acquisitions.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 28, 2025

Walmart to miss 2025, 2030 emissions reduction targets

The retail giant does not expect to meet its goals to reduce operational emissions because of challenges with energy policy and infrastructure, as well as technology availability.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 16, 2025

Trucking industry unaffected by restrictions on connected vehicle parts — for now

The federal government plans to issue a separate rule restricting the use of automotive technology tied to China and Russia in commercial vehicles.

By David Taube • Jan. 16, 2025

California withdraws Advanced Clean Fleets EPA waiver request

The proposed rule would have required manufacturers to phase out diesel trucks by 2036.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Jan. 15, 2025

Key considerations for fleet electrification success

Managed charging is critical for optimizing electric truck operations.

Jan. 13, 2025

Torc secures Dallas-Fort Worth lease for AV hub

The site will give the Daimler Truck subsidiary “access to talent, resources and routes,” its CEO said.

By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2025

Industry leaders share ways to curb cybersecurity weaknesses

Free resources and other training can help ready trucking firms for the inevitable, according to transportation leaders.

By David Taube • Jan. 8, 2025

Plus hires another former FMCSA deputy chief

Earl Adams Jr., who led the agency’s efforts on autonomous trucking, joined the AV tech firm as VP of public policy and regulatory affairs.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 8, 2025

Daimler Truck to upgrade Michigan plant for traditional, zero-emission trucks

The investment is part of the truck maker’s plans to bolster zero-emission manufacturing for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 8, 2025