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Alternative power
Federal and California taxes hinder ZEV growth, says drayage operator
Independent owner-operators are finding it increasingly difficult to invest in zero-emission commercial vehicles and, in some cases, a truck-as-a-service (TaaS) provider due to the Federal Excise Tax (FET) and some states that still tax ZEV purchases.
September 11, 2024
Regulations
Keeping trucking in perspective
Our industry is facing a migration to electric trucks but approximately 60,000 people in the U.S. do not have electricity and more than 2 million people in the U.S. do not have easy access to clean water.
September 10, 2024
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July 7, 2025
Trucks
The First Electric GMC Sierra Denali Pickups Arrive at Dealerships
The new 440-mile-range EV comes with lots of luxury features, as well as practical ones for power, towing and payload.
September 3, 2024
Battery electric
Volvo plans new long-range electric for 2025
Volvo Trucks will launch next year a new long-range version of its FH Electric capable of twice the range of the current generation FH Electric.
September 3, 2024
Emissions
Emissions: New Age Civil War
The last time a group of states got together and decided to do their own thing, we mired ourselves in a war that lasted 4 years, 1 month and 2 weeks.
September 2, 2024
Equipment
Following battery fires, Calif. lawmakers call for Advanced Clean Fleets delay
The state legislators raised concerns to Gov. Gavin Newsom over recent truck fires involving lithium-ion batteries. Also: ATRI opens Top Industry Issues survey; Continental recalling long-haul drive tires; Averitt names new marketing director.
August 27, 2024
Regulations
CARB lacks sufficient EV truck incentives, frustrated operators claim
Many trucking owner-operators remain frustrated by the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) lack of sufficient incentives to help them make the zero-emission transition without risking their livelihoods.
August 22, 2024
Alternative power
Legacy and future torque delivery: Central drive and e-axles
Within the BEV space, there are two major options for transferring power to the wheels.
August 22, 2024
Battery electric
Tesla Semi catches fire, closes interstate
It took roughly 16 hours to reopen I-80 near the California-Nevada state line following a truck fire involving a Tesla Semi.
August 20, 2024
Alternative power
Incorporating EVs into fleets sustainably
Identifying combustion engines as candidates for replacement is important for a strategic gradual overhaul, and AI can streamline that process.
August 19, 2024
Regulations
Trucking to EPA: Send CARB 'back to drawing board' for its ZEV truck-purchase mandates
An EPA public hearing about whether the agency should grant California the necessary waiver for its "Advanced Clean Fleets" rule showed a few trucking interests commenting in virtual unison against ZEV purchase mandates.
August 16, 2024
Hydrogen fuel cell
Nikola's newest hydrogen refueling station opens in SoCal
The station is open at the Tom's Truck Center in Santa Fe Springs, California. Also: Daimler recalls 3,500 trucks for tie rod defect; FMCSA seeks public input on guidance to update, remove; Canadian rail giant may lock workers out.
August 13, 2024
Trucks
Exposed: Scammer targeting prospective Tesla Semi buyers
A scammer has been contacting California-based trucking fleets with a proposal to sell them non-existent Tesla Semi reservations at a premium.
August 9, 2024
Alternative power
Saia kicking off renewable diesel pilot
Saia will begin use of renewable diesel in Oakland, San Jose, Orange and San Diego. Also: Averitt announces facility upgrades at corporate campus for associates.
August 9, 2024
Test Drives
Hyundai storms into the Americas with a Class 8 fuel cell in tow
Hyundai is ushering back an old school design with new school technology.
August 7, 2024
Business
Is your technology investment glass half full or half empty?
ROI often overlooks complex costs, those that the accountants can’t easily or reliably measure or allocate.
July 31, 2024
Test Drives
A deep dive with Isuzu's battery electric NRR EV
The Class 5 N-Series EV is Isuzu's first all-electric production model.
July 29, 2024
Technology
AI leads tech interest among fleets, BEV declines
Escalent's 2024 Fleet Technology Index report shows that fleets' interest in adoption of battery electric vehicles has fallen, while interest in artificial intelligence has grown.
July 26, 2024
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Heartland Express will integrate and rebrand CFI U.S. operations by year-end
Drivers will remain in their current trucks but will have the option to choose from pay packages available in the legacy Heartland fleet or transfer to other subsidiaries, including Millis Transfer and Smith Transport.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Hogan Transports acquired by vehicle rental conglomerate
Workforce
Carriers share insight into driver pay
Insurance
Frequency of lawsuits, size of jury verdicts against motor carriers rising
Business
USPS contractor 10 Roads going out of business
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