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Court: Trucking company's strength test discriminated against women for driver positions

The onus is on employers to prove tests are job-related, especially as the trucking industry tries to encourage more women to join the workforce.

Mileage between breakdowns rises, but so do repair costs

Unscheduled breakdowns are farther between, a study from the Technology & Maintenance Council shows. But inflation rears its head, eroding the gains.

FMC moves ahead on detention, demurrage guidance

The Federal Maritime Commission is addressing complaint proceedings and retaliation, as well as how ocean carriers should divulge information.

The old- and new-school ways fleets validate freight

Multiple KPIs hinge on the accuracy of the weight and size of shipments, including route efficiency and truck turnaround times for delivery and return.

Opinion

Truck drivers have shown up for us. Here's how we can show up for them.

In the constant stream of global disruptions, drivers have been the silver lining, rising to extraordinary challenges, writes C.H. Robinson's Mac Pinkerton.

Money and range: Experts note roadblocks to EV adoption

The smaller the truck, the smaller the battery, which is why fleets such as PepsiCo's target medium-duty vehicles for electrification.

House committee approves $150B plan for clean electricity, including EV infrastructure

The Clean Electricity Performance Program is part of the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package, which contains $5 billion for heavy-duty electric vehicles.

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Old Dominion update indicates LTL is off like a rocket in Q3

The freight market is ripe for profit-making, but it also puts LTL carriers in a position to make tough decisions to preserve quality.

Deep Dive

What 3G's sunset means for supply chain visibility tech

Trucking is overwhelmed with cargo, and swapping out devices means pulling trailers off the road.

Long Beach port offers drivers traffic alerts via text to fight congestion

The free Truck Alert system aims to assuage some frustrations resulting from a deluge of imports.

Feds to require large employers mandate coronavirus vaccine or weekly negative tests

The requirements will impact some 80 million private-sector workers, in addition to many federal employees and contractors, the White House said.

3 cities receive grants to reach 100% zero-emissions commercial vehicles by 2030

Chicago, San Diego, and San Jose, California, each won $100,000 to fund projects such as an urban freight working group.

Shell builds bridge to zero-emissions future with 10.8 MPG truck

ACT Expo attendees said the future of trucking will be a mix of electric, hydrogen, natural gas, propane and, yes, diesel.

Dollar General offers $5K bonuses in push to recruit truck drivers

This follows the company's recent announcement that it would begin letting drivers bring a dog or cat with them in the cab.

OEMs make the economic case for autonomous trucks

Driverless trucks bring safety and improved fuel efficiency to the industry, according to Waymo and TuSimple executives.

Hyzon-backed fuel company to make hydrogen in California

Two processing sites Raven SR plans to operate in the state could produce enough hydrogen to power an estimated 200 heavy-duty trucks per day. 

Schneider adds 50 eCascadias to intermodal fleet in Southern California

Large fleets are leading the charge in the transition to electric trucks, in part because of the upfront costs required.

CH Robinson levies drayage congestion fee at major US ports

Ports and the drayage providers that serve them have been walloped by a spike in volume and a lack of labor and equipment to quickly handle it.

Tesla made electric trucks 'cool.' Now fleets face financial hurdles.

Total cost of ownership for electric trucks is more attractive than diesel, a Navistar executive said at ACT Expo. But issues around charging are significant.

Gatik opens Texas hub for autonomous middle-mile deliveries

The AV company, known for delivering goods for Walmart, will deploy box trucks in response to heightened e-commerce demand.

OEMs face multi-headed serpent as supply chain issues converge

Class 8, medium-duty and trailer backlogs are "essentially" filled into 2022, with inventories below traditional levels, according to ACT Research.

Column

7 things customers can't stand about LTL carriers

Trucking firms shouldn't ignore opportunities to understand weakness — especially when they impact productivity, efficiencies and budgets.

FMCSA declares emergency in 6 states as Ida shutters freight networks

The already limited supply of available trucks were redirected to haul supplies or provide other relief services.

I-45 highway widening in Texas shows challenges with federal funding

As federal and local officials decry the controversial Houston-area project, the infrastructure bill could make it easier for states to fund similar projects.

Cowan Systems' $15K bonus shows the gravity of driver capacity constraints

The carrier ups the recruitment ante with the possibility for drivers to earn up to $20,000 in incentives.