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Perspectives

Regulations
Gallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure funding
The Truckload Carriers Association proposes a Gallons-Based User Fee (GBUF) to modernize the Highway Trust Fund, ensure fairness for all vehicle types, and build a stronger, safer transportation network.
June 17, 2025
Fuel Island
Alternative power
Wax on, wax off
While diesel has seen recent wins, the electric truck transition is inevitable.
June 17, 2025
Saia LTL Freight in 2021 took delivery of two Volvo VNR Electric trucks at its facility in Los Angeles, California – the first zero tailpipe emission, Class 8 battery-electric trucks deployed in Saia’s fleet.
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Workforce
Driving a culture of change for safety in your fleet
FMCSA collected more than $27 million in fines from heavy duty fleets last year, with an average of $7,100 paid per settlement.
June 13, 2025
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Workforce development
How to truly make employees your greatest asset
If you truly want employees to be your brand ambassadors, you need to hire well, train properly and provide motivation.
June 13, 2025
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Autonomous
Song for automated truck drivers
How reliable is automation? How often do you use old manual back ups for your techie kitchen gadgets?
June 12, 2025
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Perspectives
Distracted driving is a universal responsibility
One fleet expert shares her view on fleets' responsibility to prevent distracted driving beyond their drivers to the community at large.
June 10, 2025
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Alternative power
Can smart and steady win the BEV race?
If BEVs work in China, why can’t they work in the U.S.? And, should the U.S. become a fast follower or smart follower?
June 10, 2025
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Finance
The power of leveraging debt: a strategic option for business growth
While equity financing often grabs headlines, it isn't always practical or preferable, especially for small to midsize transportation companies.
June 6, 2025
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Alternative power
Beware cannibals
When do OEMs start giving credibility to the risk of losing sales to a new technology?
June 3, 2025
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Products
Grille guards less about wildlife than extending equipment life
There is ROI to be had even if you're truck's 'deer guard' never actually hits a deer.
May 31, 2025
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Technology
Cargo theft mitigations through cybersecurity, operational security and physical security
Solving the cargo crime epidemic demands alignment across three interrelated spheres of responsibility: cybersecurity, operational security, and physical security.
May 28, 2025
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Alternative power
Trucking clickbait
Remember when trucking trade shows were the place to launch new models and close deals?
May 27, 2025
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Business
The state of auto transport as told by 15,000 carriers and 50,000 drivers
A look at vehicle movement trends, pricing shifts, seasonal demands and disruptions influencing today’s auto transport market.
May 24, 2025
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Technology
Go from uncertainty to control in 2025 with the power of trailer visibility
Resilience in today’s environment requires discipline and data-driven decisions to weather rising equipment and operating costs.
May 21, 2025
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Alternative power
When do catch phrases become excuses?
Trucking technology leaders need to stop reinforcing that good is better than perfect.
May 17, 2025
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Safety & Compliance
Alabama tragedy will shine light on non-English speaking CDL drivers
Two people were killed and four others injured in a horrific semi truck crash where the driver did not speak English.
May 14, 2025
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Business
Smarter solutions for preventing freight fraud
A survey of industry professionals shows that fraud cost respondents more than $40,000 per load on average.
May 14, 2025
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Alternative power
Driving change today, not waiting for perfect tomorrow
Attention shifting from all electric to reduced emissions solutions.
May 14, 2025
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At Yale University in the mid-1960s, Fred Smith conceived the idea for an integrated air-to-ground system that would ensure overnight delivery, a concept that would eventually become Federal Express.
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Fuel Island
Regulations
Gallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure funding
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Alternative power
California doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rules
ABF Freight has expanded its fleet of terminal trucks from Orange EV. After an initial deployment of four trucks in June 2022, ABF has since increased its fleet to nine and has purchased five more for 2025 deployments.
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Electronic brake systems offer safety boost, ease of maintenance
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