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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, 2023
GovernmentEquipmentSafetyFuel

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, 2023
BusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

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. 

May 8, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelAutonomous

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, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

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, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

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, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

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, 2023
BusinessEquipment

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
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentAutonomous

Tesla’s Swelling Inventory Suggests Continued Price Cuts

In the two weeks since Tesla alarmed investors by revealing how much of a toll discounts were taking on its profit margins, Elon Musk has bumped prices back up across the lineup.

May 3, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuel

Clean Truck Technologies Developing at Rapid Pace

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The rollout of zero-emission commercial vehicles and the infrastructure to support it is proceeding with added urgency.

May 3, 2023