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60 Seconds: Volvo to Test Customer Hydrogen ICE Trucks in 2026

Volvo Group plans to begin testing trucks with hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines with customers in 2026 and launch commercial production toward the end of the decade, the parent company of Volvo Trucks North America and Mack Trucks said May 23. 

May 31, 2024
BusinessTechnology

60 Seconds: Honda Unveils Class 8 Hydrogen FCEV Concept Truck

Honda Motor Co. pulled back the curtain on a promised Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle May 17, unveiling a concept truck whose public debut will be at the  Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas May 20-24.

May 23, 2024
Business

60 Seconds: New Truck Parking Lot in Florida to Add 120 Spots by 2026

Orlando-to-Tampa corridor on Interstate 4 currently has just 90 spots for the 18,000 trucks passing through daily. 

May 13, 2024
Business

Update: April Class 8 Truck Orders Increase YOY

March is the only month that hasn't shown a year-over-year increase in Class 8 truck orders. 

May 13, 2024
BusinessTechnology

60 Seconds: Daimler Unwraps Autonomous, Electric Demonstration Truck

Freightliner eCascadia-based tractor equipped with °®¶¹´«Ã½ self driving software will execute runs between Laredo and Dallas in Texas first. Daimler Truck intends to start serial production of autonomous trucks, albeit with conventional engines, in 2027. By Keiron Greenhalgh

May 10, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Report: ATRI Study Examines Renewable Diesel Benefits

There are operational and #environmental gains to be realized for fleets that favor renewable diesel fuel over battery-electric vehicles, according to a new study by the American Transportation Research Institute.  

May 6, 2024
Business

Update: March Trailer Orders Continue Year-Over-Year Declines

According to ACT Research, U.S. trailer orders for March declined 19% to 13,600 units from 16,800 in the prior-year period, and fell 33.7% from the preliminary total of 20,500 units ordered in February. 

April 25, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Report: Drug Clearinghouse Creates Advantages, Challenges for Industry

On Nov. 18, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will start notifying state licensing agencies when a driver licensed in a state is newly prohibited in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

April 18, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Update: Biden Pledges Federal Funds for Baltimore Bridge Rehabilitation

Congressional transportation leaders are expressing support for approving emergency assistance to rebuild a bridge and adjoining infrastructure after the recent collapse at the Port of Baltimore.

April 15, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Update: Norfolk Southern to Pay $600M Settlement Over Derailment

Norfolk Southern has agreed to pay $600 million in a class-action lawsuit settlement related to a fiery train derailment in February 2023.

April 11, 2024