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Trucks, trailers, tonnage: What transport data says about the state of the industry
The truckload linehaul index from Cass reached its highest level since December 2019, as spot rates rise and contract prices increase in turn.
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Courtesy of Kenworth
Kenworth to produce its first Class 8 battery-electric truck in 2021
OEMs are pushing forward on electric, heavy-duty trucks even as one study shows the pandemic might drop EV sales by 17%.
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NFI responds to logistics demand with plans to add 5,000 new hires
Carriers and 3PLs scramble to have consumer goods stocked as warehousing sets record employment levels.
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Class 8 sales signal an end to the freight recession
Rising spot rates drove a September sales jump as fleets prepare for a more vigorous freight market.
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Survey: 1 in 3 employers to lower 2021 pay raises
Trucking is so far bucking the trend as it raises pay to attract drivers.
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Trucking fatalities static despite safety tech developments
Experts pointed to weather, traffic and mobile device distractions as some of the culprits in unsafe driving.
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Opinion
Long-haul truckers should prepare now to transition to zero-emissions
The more trucks there are to replace, the more pressing the need to start sorting them out, the author writes.
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Photo by Mimi Thian on Unsplash
What people are saying about FMCSA's idea to pause the 14-hour driving window
The agency has received public comments ranging from support to opposition, including conflicting opinions about driver fatigue.
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Courtesy of Daimler
Torc, Daimler to test self-driving trucks on Southwest roads
Engineers are working to translate the feelings drivers get when components fail into algorithms a truck can understand and react to.
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Deloitte: M&A is picking up as tech firms focus on partnerships, joint ventures
Partnerships in truck technology have been a common occurrence this year, with OEMs, brokers and fleets pooling resources to develop products.
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Consumer demand pushes up small LTL shipment volumes, TL spot rates
Smaller shipments of goods, parcels and a large consumer appetite have rates going up, even as overall volumes tick down.
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Courtesy of Daimler
Automated trucks: The good, the bad and the timeline
Autonomous trucks promise a remedy to problems such as the driver shortage and safety, but the path to adoption presents challenges.
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Daimler eCascadia Freightliner goes for test run in Sysco regional haul
Sysco, one of the largest private fleets in the U.S., is joining its peers in embracing low-emissions operations.
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Courtesy of Mack Trucks
Mack delivers Class 8 electric refuse truck ahead of 2021 production
Waste company Republic Services will assess safety performance and range capabilities for local routes while it considers buying more electric trucks from the OEM.
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Courtesy of Toyota and Hino
Toyota and Hino to develop Class 8 hydrogen truck for North America, compete with Daimler
The rivalry between hydrogen fuel-cell trucks and battery-electric trucks is just getting started.
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Courtesy of Ryder
KeepTruckin partners with Uber Freight, brokers on real-time visibility
Carriers can choose to share their KeepTruckin location data with brokers who can access it for the length of the trip and relay the information to shippers.
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Wallpaper Flare
Companies see fresh-start accounting as way to improve post-bankruptcy odds
As the pandemic sends firms into bankruptcy, they're considering a reorganizational approach that creates a new entity and set of books.
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Telematics firm Transflo buys Microdea as documents go digital
The acquisition allows Transflo to process more data from shippers, carriers and 3PLs, which feeds into its artificial intelligence system.
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Courtesy of Lion Electric
Lion, ABB partner to streamline electric truck infrastructure
Deployment is among fleets' chief concerns with EVs, and OEMs are getting the message.
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Surge in imports congests West Coast ports, leads to calls for more dual transactions
Chassis shortages, limitations in appointment windows and increased dwell time for local cargo have caused some of the issues, C.H. Robinson said.
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Most workforces unprepared for disruption pre-pandemic: study
The survey showed 64% of respondents believed disruption was coming from changes in technology, while 62% believed it would come from changes in competitive landscapes or marketplaces.
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Courtesy of Nikola Corp.
Nikola manufacturing plans on track despite Milton departure
The OEM plans truck tests in 2021, but an analyst said "dark clouds" hover, particularly the delayed GM deal.
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Retreived from Business Wire
Knight-Swift sets goal to cut emissions 50% — and do it profitably
The carrier will kick off the plan by deploying its first zero-emissions tractor, a Daimler Trucks battery-electric day cab.
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Courtesy of Daimler Trucks North America
Calculating the total cost of ownership for electric trucks
The purchase price is an important part of justifying a buy, but some considerations aren’t so obvious.
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Labor Department proposes test to determine worker classification
The announcement is "good news" for businesses that use independent contractors, but the rule would likely be challenged, one attorney said.
