Two new Georgia laws serve to accommodate the rising number of trucks and electric vehicles on the road, which is expected to increase exponentially in coming decades.
May 9, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, TCA
New Georgia Laws Address EV Chargers, Max Truck Weight
Business, Equipment, Logistics, Top 100
Daseke Reports Revenue, Earnings Drop in Q1
Daseke Inc. experienced a year-over-year drop in revenue and earnings during the first quarter of 2023, the company reported May 9.
May 9, 2023Business, Equipment, Logistics, Global Freight
California’s Port Dominance Is Slipping as Cargo Shifts East
The pandemic’s cargo crush pushed the Los Angeles and Long Beach complex close to the breaking point, allowing ports from New York-New Jersey to Houston to grow their market share.
May 8, 2023Government, Equipment, Safety, Fuel
Nebraska, North Dakota Governors Issue HOS Waivers
A shortened planting season and regional fuel shortages led the governors of Nebraska and North Dakota on May 5 to issue 30-day hours-of-service waivers for truckers.
May 8, 2023Business, Equipment, Safety, Logistics
ATRI Announces Top Five Research Issues for 2023
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The availability of truck parking spaces rates as the American Transportation Research Institute's No. 1 study topic for 2023.Â
May 8, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous
Volvo Triples Electric Truck Dealer Network Since Last Year
ANAHEIM, Calif. — As Volvo Trucks continues to roll out battery-electric heavy-duty trucks to fleet customers across North America, the truck maker also is building its support network.
May 5, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment
Hyundai Brings Xcient Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck to US
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Global vehicle manufacturer Hyundai Motor Co. premiered the production version of its Xcient hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck for the North American market.
May 5, 2023Business, Technology, Equipment
Navistar Expands Electric Truck Offerings
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Navistar is expanding its electric truck offerings and inked a partnership with Quanta Services to help fleets implement battery-electric vehicles efficiently.
May 5, 2023Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Electrified Fleet Grid Upgrades Could Benefit Utilities
Paying for power grid upgrades trucking companies need to charge electrified medium- and heavy-duty fleets would provide a long-term financial boon to utilities.
May 3, 2023Business, Equipment
March Used Class 8 Sales Down 20% Year-Over-Year
Sales of used Class 8 trucks in March decreased 19.8% year-over-year to 20,200 units from 25,200, ACT Research reported. However, month-over-month sales rose 14.8%.
May 3, 2023