The Latest
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Trucks, trailers, tonnage: What transport data says about the state of the industry
A rebound in freight is remaining elusive, the American Trucking Associations' Bob Costello said in a tonnage report.
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AiLogistics orders 100 Nikola fuel cell electric trucks
The zero-emission vehicles are scheduled to be delivered to the California drayage provider next year.
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California State Assembly advances revived AV safety operator bill
The proposal repeats a nearly identical version that Gov. Gavin Newsom rejected last September.
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Vintage truck on display at waste industry conference
A nonprofit showcased the antique vehicle along with a video about the evolution of Sunset Scavenger.
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FHWA promotes chief counsel to deputy administrator
Kristin White, former COO of the Intelligent Transportation Society of America, was the agency’s top attorney for less than a year.
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Charging station to help Port of Long Beach’s zero-emission future
The facility will be equipped with 44 dispensers to power fleets, including Amazon's Volvo VNR Electric trucks.
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‘Learned what worked’: Kenworth’s SuperTruck 2 improves freight efficiency by 136%
The demonstrator vehicle features regenerative braking, reduced weight and aerodynamic enhancements.
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Turner Construction goes all in on EV tech for carbon reduction
The New York City-based contractor has committed to making its vehicle fleet electric by 2028 while piloting low-emission equipment on various projects.
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Hyzon to ramp up customer trials of new hydrogen-powered truck
An upgraded system seeks to provide the same power that trucking fleets expect from diesel engines, the company says.
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New Jersey surveys drivers on truck parking
The state transportation department is accepting responses to two separate surveys until June 16.
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NWRA fleet safety program gets cohort of 10 smaller waste haulers
Smaller operators that may not have the same resources as their large competitors will be offered targeted training.
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Knight-Swift noncompete with ex-CEO highlights old framework ahead of rule change
A severance deal temporarily prevents David Jackson from taking on industry and director positions.
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Carrier, OEM investors reject ESG proposals
Votes at Paccar, Old Dominion Freight Line and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings shot down changes to company policies and reporting.
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Old Dominion to promote financial director to VP
Clayton Brinker will succeed retiring VP of Finance and Accounting Kim Maready on Aug. 2.
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Estes reopens shuttered Yellow terminal in Florida
The 36-door facility is located on about six acres near I-95 and Route 1 in Boynton Beach.
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TravelCenters of America brings on AtoB’s fleet fuel cards
Drivers who have the card can receive a fuel discount of 42 cents per gallon every time they fill up.
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Forward Air CFO steps down
Jamie Pierson will serve as interim CFO as the company seeks a permanent replacement for Rebecca Garbrick.
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LTL rates make gains as TL stalls
Less-than-truckload pricing kicked off Q2 with a blast, while a truckload pricing index remained lackluster.
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FMCSA chief counsel promoted to DOT deputy counsel
Brian Stansbury's ascendance is the latest departure from the federal motor carrier safety regulator.
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Trucking groups raise concerns about marijuana rescheduling, testing
The ATA requested explicit allowance for continued employer drug testing of drivers and other safety-sensitive workers.
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California freight company buys shuttered Ruan terminal
The former Kings County Truck Lines facility offers truck parking, an office and a shop building.
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Swift Transportation driver’s license rule discriminates against foreign-born applicants, lawsuit alleges
The complaint said the man applied for a job with a CDL and the necessary driving experience.
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Forward Air seeks to sell ‘noncore assets’
Potential divestitures and cost cutting are priorities for CEO Shawn Stewart and his executive team.
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Werner plans to double AV truck pilot partners
The carrier is analyzing how the tech could complement its operations, SVP Chad Dittberner told Trucking Dive.
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Profile
How an Old Dominion alum helped XPO accelerate over the past year
COO David Bates has introduced premium services and provided workers with more tools to lower the carrier’s damage claims ratio.