Nikola introduces its electric truck, the Nikola One
SALK LAKE CITY, Utah – Nikola Motor Company unveiled its new electric semi-truck, the Nikola One, Dec. 1 in Salt Lake City. With a fully electric drivetrain powered by high-density lithium batteries, energy for the Nikola One is supplied on-the-go…
Economic Watch: Unemployment Lowest Since Great Recession
Unemployment in the U.S. continued falling in November, hitting its lowest level since 2007, according to Labor Department figures issued Friday, as the trucking industry also contributed to some of the job additions. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 178,000, while October’s level was revised down slightly to a 142,000 gain from 161,000 and the number of jobs added in September was revised upward to 208,000 from 191,000.
FMCSA creates national drug and alcohol testing clearinghouse for CDL holders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced a final rule that establishes a national drug and alcohol clearinghouse for commercial truck and bus drivers today. According to the FMCSA, the clearinghouse…
US fleet sees safety improvements using in-cab video
CARNESVILLE, Ga. – Davis Transfer president and CEO Todd David was going to have lunch to discuss implementing a video safety program into his fleet when he got the call every fleet manager dreads. One of his trucks was involved…
Bridgestone to design SuperTruck tires with 30% less rolling resistance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bridgestone has announced its involvement in the SuperTruck II program, funded by the US Department of Energy. The company will produce steer, drive and trailer tires as part of the Cummins-Peterbilt SuperTruck II project and will match…
KLLM to Join the Trucking Alliance
KLLM Transport Services has accepted an invitation to join the Alliance for Driver Safety & Security, also known as The Trucking Alliance, beginning in 2017. KLLM is one of the largest refrigerated carriers and is the 36th largest trucking company …
Canadian freight costs decreased marginally in September: CGFI
TORONTO, Ont. – Canadian shippers paid 0.4% less for ground transportation costs in September, according to the latest Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI). The base rate, excluding accessorial charges, was down 0.5%. Fuel made up 11.59% of the base rate…
Nikola One Unveiled Amid Applause, Cheers
If enthusiasm would ensure success, Nikola One, the fuel cell-electric long-haul tractor unveiled Thursday night in Salt Lake City, is a sure thing. A form-fitting white wrap came off the streamlined vehicle amid applause, cheers and whistles from hund…
If Trump wants to save jobs, he can easily save millions in the trucking industry
Truck driver Jerry Jackson talks about threats to the industry from future technologies on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, at Pilot Travel Center, in Las Vegas. Truck driver Jerry Jackson talks about threats to the industry from future technologies on Tuesday,…
I-Team: Truckers, Feds at Odds Over Regulating Fatigue
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has not yet come up with mandatory requirements for trucking companies to deal with fatigued driving, despite several recent deadly truck crashes. The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended …