Tom QuimbyEconomic trendsEvents cancelling amid COVID resurgence bring market uncertaintyDr. William Schaffner from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases shared COVID insights with market experts from ACT Research and FTR.August 27, 2021Alternative powerElectric may never compete with diesel in long-haulWhile the push for zero emissions rolls on, Shell Starship and DOE SuperTruck show diesel can deliver better freight efficiency in long-haul than electrification.August 20, 2021Alternative powerSolar-powered microgrid exceeds DHE's energy needsAs growing demand for electricity continues to tax existing grids, a solar panel microgrid at DHE in California is powering their building and battery-electric equipment including all-electric Volvo VNRs with plenty of power to spare.August 11, 2021MaintenanceDisc brakes as a driver retention toolCan having better brakes retain and recruit more drivers? Experts say the confidence and comfort that air disc brakes inspire can win over more drivers.August 11, 2021Health & wellnessMajority of drivers say they would resist vaccine, COVID testing requirements from fleetsBusinesses can require COVID vaccinations and masks, but should they?August 2, 2021Economic trendsMasks are back and more freight could be comingCiting concern with COVID breakthrough cases, the CDC recommended indoor mask-wearing Tuesday regardless of vaccination status. Trucking experts say volumes should remain 'strong' amid surging cases and may even grow stronger.July 28, 2021Outlook and BenchmarkingSurge in COVID prompts Walmart to close stores for deep-cleaningWith COVID cases rising, Walmart is shutting down some stores for deep-cleaning. This is not necessarily an indicator of pending "major economic damage" according to ACT Research.July 26, 2021WorkforceTo wear a mask, or not to wear a mask?As COVID Delta cases rise, some experts are pushing for mask wearing regardless of vaccination status while others say masks should only apply to the unvaccinated.July 23, 2021TrucksChip shortage, ecommerce driving leasing interestTight new truck inventories are driving more leasing business, but equipment could dry up fast amid "unprecedented demand."July 20, 2021Alternative powerWrenches down, laptops up for electric truck repairsAll-electric trucks of tomorrow are here today with maintenance requiring fewer tools, parts and technicians.July 13, 2021Previous PagePage 19 of 38Next PageTop StoriesBusinessECM Transport future in question amid Werner’s One-Way reorgWerner paid $142.4 million in 2021 for an 80% stake in regional carriers ECM Transport and Motor Carrier Services of Pennsylvania.Mergers & AcquisitionsBennett Family of Companies acquires Indiana fleetRegulationsFMCSA boss: 'We're going to bite off more than we can chew'Recruiting & retentionDriver churn costs fleets $13K, report shows. Is tech helping or hurting?RegulationsTrump's Dalilah Law introduced into Senate, DOT funding tied to state compliance
