Tom QuimbyAlternative powerFleets can cash-in on their used EV batteriesFleets that eventually exhaust their EV batteries can use them for back-up power or to charge other EVs, sell them as second-life power sources, trade them in for new batteries and eventually recycle them.March 15, 2021Workforce developmentImprove communication skills to de-stress, retain driversDriver survey comments mostly focus on dispatchers and 'it isn't likely to be positive.'March 2, 2021MaintenanceFewer DPF regens with biodiesel and renewable dieselIn addition to lowering emissions, biodiesel and renewable diesel offer reduced DPF back-pressure and fewer regens.February 25, 2021MaintenanceDiesel coolant heaters reduce DPF wear and tearDiesel coolant heaters improve DPF life by drastically cutting cold-start soot. Engine wear is also reduced and fuel consumption improves by cutting 'needless engine idling.'February 23, 2021RegulationsNew HOS regs a boon for short haul segmentOne of the bigger changes left behind by the Trump administration for trucking has opened up more opportunities for short haul trucking – allowing them more time on the road and relieving some carriers of ELD requirements.February 20, 2021Alternative powerGrid vulnerabilities for commercial EVs are troublingElectric trucks and vans have a much lower TCO than conventional but grid vulnerabilities demonstrated this week in Texas and other states could bring on serious setbacks for fleets that are eager to embrace all-electric powertrains.February 18, 2021RegulationsCylinder deactivation saves fuel, improves emissionsROI comes in about a year for cylinder deactivation which saves fuel while meeting tough upcoming 2024 and 2027 emissions regsFebruary 15, 2021RegulationsNew CVSA app plus updates on OOS and inspection bulletinsNew CVSA app largely mirrors membership access, plus updates on on out-of-service and inspection bulletinsFebruary 9, 2021Alternative powerEngine parts makers argue federal fleet should include internal combustionPresident Biden's recent executive order on climate change includes 'clean and zero-emission' vehicles. So, will some internal combustion engines qualify as clean? Stakeholders weigh in.February 4, 2021WorkforceCivil unrest can put drivers and protesters at a literal crossroadCritics say 'defund the police' has empowered protestors to continue to take to the streets and highways in the Northwest where they've disrupted commerce and destroyed property.February 3, 2021Previous PagePage 24 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
