Industry organizations support repeal of tax on new trucks
The legislation would remove the federal excise tax can often add over $20,000 to the price of a new heavy-duty truck…
Ryder, TForce expand last-mile networks as e-commerce boom accelerates
[caption caption="Last-mile providers are looking to capitalize on US e-commerce sales that surged 39 percent year over year in the first quarter of 2021 after rising 32.4 percent in 2020. Photo credit: Ken Wolter / Shutterstock.com."][/caption…
Paschall parent company acquires Missouri-based truckload carrier
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Did FMCSA get Hours of Service Right This Time?
Did FMCSA get its revisions to the Hours of Service rule right this time? To find out, HDT Talks Trucking put that question to Jerad Childress of Childress Law PLLC and Truck Safe Consulting and to Chris Woody, safety manager for Nashville-based M&W Lo…
Bollinger Motors Pursues Solid, Practical EV Lineup
Amid a wild west industry phase, the electric truck start-up is taking a measured, strategic approach to developing vehicles for the medium-duty fleet markets.
TCA Launching Trucking Image Initiative
The Truckload Carriers Association is partnering with LaunchIt Public Relations to develop and roll out a comprehensive campaign “to showcase the trucking industry and the strength and pride of the people in it.â€
XL Fleet and eNow Partnering to Electrify Reefer Trailers
XL Fleet, a provider of vehicle electrification solutions, has announced a development and supply agreement with eNow, a provider of solar- and battery-powered systems for fully electric transport refrigeration units for Class 8 commercial trailers.
Uber Freight to Acquire Transplace
Uber Freight is acquiring third-party logistics company Transplace for approximately $2.25 billion, saying the move will create one of the leading logistics technology platforms.
3G to 5G: 8 Steps to Manage the Road Ahead
While the 3G sunset isn’t imminent, existing infrastructure isn’t guaranteed to last until the sunset date. Fleets using ELDs are particularly vulnerable if they don’t get ahead of this technological leap now.
TCA announces image campaign for truckload sector of industry
‘… we have to do a better job at getting that message out to our partners, the public and in particular potential drivers…