Tom QuimbyAlternative powerFirst all-electric fleet and supporting service center becoming a reality for NFI IndustriesWith its plans to acquire 30 Volvo VNR Electric trucks and 30 Freightliner eCascadias for its warehouse in Ontario, Calif., NFI becomes the first fleet in the nation to fully commit to using zero-emission trucks at a single location.September 1, 2021Economic 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, 2021Previous PagePage 20 of 40Next PageTop StoriesEquipmentFuel tax relief proposals languish in Congress with prices breaking recordsFederal proposals to suspend gas and diesel taxes have stalled in Congress.IndustryTrump at Peterbilt: American trucking is back. Rid of 'crap' emissions systemsFreight demandSpot vs. contract: Diverging freight rates and squeezed volumeCCJ Top 250Schneider slashes 76% of carriers from its brokerage networkFeatured SponsorStop Costly Torque Guesswork Before It Hits Uptime
