Do electric trucks offer substantial emissions savings?
The promised emissions savings of electric power compared to diesel power is more complex than simply comparing the output from the two technologies. That’s because much electrical power generation relies on coal and other fossil fuels, says MIT’s Jing…
Fast and proud: Fitzgerald meets challenge to build custom 389
Fitzgerald Glider Kits and Fitzgerald Collision and Repair embraced a seven-day challenge to rebuild a Peterbilt glider for TV’s “Fast ‘N Loud” shop.
Drivers taking advantage of PrePass partnership with NorPass
PrePass-enrolled trucks are now bypassing weigh stations at 44 additional locations in seven states: Alaska, Connecticut, Idaho, New York, Oregon, South Dakota and Washington.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks Names Head of Marketing, Sales, Service
Andreas von Wallfeld was named as the new head of marketing, sales, and services for Mercedes-Benz Trucks as of May 1, 2018.
Rise of the ‘shipper of choice’ phrase, particularly when it involves truck parking
In addition to the case of shipper Unilever’s Newville, Pa., facility, which I wrote briefly about last week, there are plenty other shippers and receivers who do make parking options available to drivers when space allows. At once, they’re hardly the …
Spot Truckload Rates Jump as Number of Available Loads Rise
The number of loads on the DAT network of load boards increased 3.2% and load-to-truck ratios moved higher for all three equipment types during the week ending April 7, which caused rates to spike.
Tenneco buying Federal-Mogul for $5.4 billion
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Icahn Enterprises is selling Federal-Mogul to Tenneco for US $5.4 billion dollars, while Tenneco has announced plans to split Federal-Mogul in two. The price includes US $800 million in cash and 29.5 million shares in Tenneco…
Economic Watch: Domestic Inflation Picking Up
While consumer prices declined for the first time in 10 months during March, there is increasing evidence that inflation is picking up at both the retail and wholesale levels.
Reporter’s Notebook: Shippers need 3PLs much more in 2018
While forecasts in the near term call for price inflation and higher profits for 3PLs, intermediaries are having long-term conversations about the generational workforce shift and technology disrupting the industry. Photo credit: Shutterstock.c…
Car stopping on highway causes 2 truck crashes
They drive poorly in China too