Infrastructure

Nikola strikes rate deal on hydrogen infrastructure in Arizona

The agreement will support the OEM's plan for a zero-emission, heavy-duty freight corridor along I-10 between Los Angeles and Phoenix.  

By Emma Penrod • Jan. 15, 2021

How a Biden infrastructure deal might fare in a divided Congress

Although the country faces political gridlock, the time may be right for the president-elect to deliver on infrastructure initiatives that his predecessors did not, industry experts and political insiders said.

By Joe Bousquin • Dec. 18, 2020

What Pete Buttigieg would bring to the Transportation Department

A $1 trillion infrastructure plan Buttigieg unveiled in January as part of his presidential campaign hints at what could be the agency's future priorities.

By Sarah Fuller • Dec. 15, 2020

FHWA: 79% of truck stops don't plan on adding parking

A lack of public facility development and research around parking business models contributes to a dearth of spaces for drivers.

By Sarah Fuller • Dec. 02, 2020

DOT pushes swift implementation of first pedestrian safety plan

The Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, overseen by the Federal Highway and National Highway Traffic Safety administrations, details proposals around street infrastructure, speed limits and other areas.

By Chris Teale • Dec. 01, 2020

S&P: Hydrogen economic viability unlikely before 2030

Hydrogen fuel cells have greater range and recharge faster than batteries in use in the automobile industry. Decarbonization policies and government incentives could encourage adoption.

By Emma Penrod • Dec. 01, 2020

Opinion

Not just ROI: 8 other factors fleets should consider as EV adoption accelerates

Separating hype from reality is key to avoid falling into the "messy middle," the author writes.

By Daniel Haake • Nov. 19, 2020

Cummins and Navistar prototype hydrogen truck with 300-mile range

Werner will add the truck to its fleet and use it in regional and local delivery operations out of Fontana, California.

By Jim Stinson • Nov. 12, 2020

Disasters waiting to happen: 5 infrastructure projects that need repair

Many factors are involved in fatal crashes. But there are some infrastructure strategies that could be employed along roads, such as U.S. Highway 1, to increase safety.

By Kim Slowey • Nov. 09, 2020

Deep Dive

The gas tax was already broken. The pandemic could end it.

Oregon's transportation department is leaning on funds from taxes on trucks, as passenger cars stay off roads and cause gas tax revenues to drop.

By Jason Plautz • Nov. 06, 2020

A look at the actual dollars each state gets from the highway bill — it's less than you think

State transportation departments are only guaranteed a sliver of the multi-billion-dollar FAST Act until Congress picks up the debate again. 

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 03, 2020

Fleets take the lanes less traveled as warehouse locations sprout

Spot rates are rising on routes once safely considered backhauls in the face of an e-commerce surge.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 29, 2020

How would a Biden administration address infrastructure?

Lawmakers are set to focus on infrastructure before the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act expires next October.

By Kristin Musulin • Oct. 27, 2020

Wyoming to add 200 parking spots for trucks along I-80

The state's Winter Freight project aims to alleviate truck parking issues, particularly when inclement weather closes parts of the interstate.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 26, 2020

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%.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 16, 2020

Deep Dive

Truck vs. train: Which has the upper hand as spot rates soar?

Shippers consider lead times and freight types when selecting over-the-road, rail or intermodal.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 15, 2020

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.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 15, 2020

Lion, ABB partner to streamline electric truck infrastructure

Deployment is among fleets' chief concerns with EVs, and OEMs are getting the message.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 05, 2020

Executive order waiving environmental regs speeds infrastructure projects

The expedited projects include the I-285 Top End express lanes in Georgia and the I-495 managed lanes study in Maryland.

By Jenn Goodman • Sept. 22, 2020

California proposes $41M Shell grant for hydrogen fueling infrastructure

Shell said it has partners in Toyota and Honda, which have agreed to expand fuel-cell electric vehicle sales in the state to support the stations.

By Jim Stinson • Sept. 14, 2020

DOT plans funding, regulatory rollbacks in national freight strategy

The plan was created per a requirement in the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act and is meant to further the department's three strategic goals: safety, infrastructure and innovation. 

By Sarah Fuller • Sept. 04, 2020

Southeast trucking girds for Hurricane Laura

Spot posts rose as logistics and trucking companies pre-positioned assets before the Category 4 hurricane's landfall early Thursday morning.

By Jim Stinson • Aug. 27, 2020

FMCSA waives HOS rules in 4 states as Hurricane Laura nears Gulf Coast

Downed trees and road closures are major concerns along I-10 and I-45, according to a SVP at Riskpulse. Roughly 200 miles of each interstate are in the storm's potential path.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 26, 2020

Infrastructure starts plummet 31% in July: Dodge

The drop was reported after road builders voiced concern about infrastructure projects worth $9.6 billion being canceled or delayed due to COVID-19. 

By Joe Bousquin • Aug. 21, 2020

Deep Dive

Green hydrogen could be the final piece in a zero-emissions future

Green hydrogen beats renewables plus batteries at fueling heavy transport, serving industry and long duration storage — if it can be delivered affordably.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 19, 2020