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  • A Nikola hydrogen fuell cell electric vehicle (right) next to another truck.
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    Nikola moves toward hydrogen fuel cell electric truck production target

    The company has an annual goal to deliver 300 to 350 such trucks this year.

    By • April 15, 2024
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    Roadrunner extends LTL network to Atlanta

    A former YRC Freight terminal acquired in last year’s bankruptcy auction is large enough to serve as a cross-docking facility.

    By • April 11, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

    These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

    By Trucking Dive staff
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    Kodiak establishes advisory council with Walmart, Werner, UPS

    The autonomous trucking tech firm said the group will help shape its product development, deployment and public engagement.

    By • April 10, 2024
  • A hood ornament sits atop a Peterbilt tractor-trailer rig.
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    Paccar recalls several 2025 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks

    Sector shaft gear teeth can fracture due to an improper heat treat, which could cause a loss of steering control, according to a report.

    By • April 10, 2024
  • President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the Maryland Transportation Authority Police headquarters, near the site of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, on April 05, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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    $8M grant will double auto capacity at Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal

    New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.

    By • April 8, 2024
  • An Old Dominion Freight Line truck pulls two trailers
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    Old Dominion CEO sees employees as ‘best in the game’

    Marty Freeman told Trucking Dive he is proudest of how the carrier’s 23,000 workers "continued to win" in the face of challenges during his first year at the helm.

    By • April 3, 2024
  • Greenlane announced its new EV truck charging corridor along Interstate 15 in California.
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    Greenlane unveils EV truck charging corridor

    The joint venture has installed more than 100 chargers along Interstate 15 in California.

    By • April 2, 2024
  • A row of Veolia electric refuse trucks in London
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    Bidirectional charging could unlock new potential for fleet electrification

    A recent pilot by Veolia in the UK could lead to a future where electric trucks can feed energy back into the grid rather than just paying for it. But the U.S. market is still in the early stages of incorporating EV technology.

    By David Richardson • April 1, 2024
  • A driver charges a Freightliner eM2 medium duty battery-electric truck.
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    Trucking interests blast EPA’s heavy-duty truck emissions rule

    Groups representing carriers and retailers expressed concern about the fallout from the regulations for model years 2027 through 2032.

    By • April 1, 2024
  • An electric vehicle charging station with a row of tracks in the background.
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    EPA unveils strictest heavy-duty truck emissions standards to date

    New requirements will make compliance with federal rules 40% more stringent for some trucks.

    By • March 29, 2024
  • A tractor hauls an Uber Freight drop-and-hook trailer on a road in the sun.
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    Uber Freight expands drop-and-hook program nationally

    Increases in density helped scale Powerloop’s reach, which continues to stretch further each month, the company said.

    By • March 29, 2024
  • A cargo ship struck and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, 2024.
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    Port of Baltimore halts vessel traffic after bridge collapse

    While trucks are still being processed, the loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is likely to disrupt port operations for some time.

    By • March 26, 2024
  • A Navistar truck drives under an overpass.
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    Navistar parent plans to pilot AV trucks by end of 2024

    Tests in Texas are already underway with plans to further develop major corridors in the Lone Star State.

    By • March 20, 2024
  • Clean Freight Coalition leaders presented takeaways from a Roland Berger study at a virtual news conference.
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    Electrifying US trucking could cost nearly $1 trillion: study

    Fleets and charger operators would need to spend $620 billion, with utilities and the government paying $370 billion, per a Roland Berger report funded by the Clean Freight Coalition.

    By • March 19, 2024
  • A Schneider National driver plugs an electric Freightliner eCascadia into a charger.
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    White House rolls out zero-emission freight corridor strategy

    The plan will guide zero-emission, medium- and heavy-duty truck charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure deployment through 2040.

    By • March 18, 2024
  • A hood ornament sits atop a Peterbilt tractor-trailer rig.
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    Paccar recalls over 116K trucks due to shifter stalk issue

    The recall involves various heavy-duty trucks with model years 2021 through 2025.

    By • March 15, 2024
  • UPS Kenworth CNG truck
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    UPS takes delivery of Kenworth’s first 15-liter, CNG-fueled truck

    The semi-tractor’s reduced emissions engine contributes to the parcel giant’s strategy to be carbon neutral by 2050.

    By • March 14, 2024
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    US reviewing security of connected vehicles, including trucks

    The proposed rulemaking aims to shield transportation from foreign national security threats.

    By • March 12, 2024
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    TA 2024 growth plans includes adding 1,600 new truck parking spaces

    As the travel center chain opens its 300th location this week, parent company BP has outlined several additions to the brand coming this year.

    By Brett Dworski • March 12, 2024
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    Total Distribution Inc. acquires Swafford Companies’ assets

    The deal expands Total Distribution Inc.’s network in South Carolina.

    By • March 11, 2024
  • A close-up of a technician's hands during truck maintenance.
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    ‘Welcome news’: Parts and labor costs dip in Q4

    A reduction in pricing pressures and the influx of more new trucks are lowering carriers’ parts costs, according to TMC and Decisiv.

    By • March 8, 2024
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    Freight rates could rebound this year: experts

    Carrier executives are beginning to show optimism for a rate recovery, which could spell rising costs for customers.

    By • March 7, 2024
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    FMCSA issues safety advisory for American Welding and Tank nurse tanks

    Certain models are at risk for "catastrophic failure," with one recently rocketing over 300 feet from its original location, per an agency notice.

    By • March 7, 2024
  • A photo of semi trucks fueling at a RaceTrac location.
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    RaceTrac adds fleet card to payment options

    Adding the ability to use Fuelman cards is the latest enhancement the convenience retailer has made to its business.

    By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2024
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    IMC Logistics acquires American Pacific Transportation

    The deal expands IMC’s West Coast drayage network, adding 500 trucks to the company’s California operations.

    By • March 5, 2024