Infrastructure

Nowhere to go: E-commerce boom compounds truck parking challenges

For every one parking space in the U.S., there are 11 truck drivers. Will the real estate industry's increased interest in parking ease the crunch?

By Max Garland • May 25, 2022

Old Dominion could exceed $300M network expansion budget as costs rise

The LTL carrier's CEO cited heightened real estate and materials prices as contributing factors.

By Colin Campbell • May 23, 2022

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The Transport Dive Outlook on 2022

How are the biggest U.S. fleets planning to handle the hot market? What's in store for M&A? What trends should executives be tracking this year? Experts weigh in on what 2022 holds for the trucking industry.

By Transport Dive staff

States band together to push for nationwide fleet electrification

A coalition of nearly 20 states has drafted a plan to advance truck electrification efforts. Now, they seek public comments by May 9.

By Kate Magill • May 5, 2022

Old Dominion adds capacity with service network expansion

The LTL carrier plans to open eight to 10 more facilities across the country in FY2022.

By Colin Campbell • April 5, 2022

White House credits apprenticeships, outreach for trucker employment gains

Domino's, Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Albertsons and UPS are among more than 100 employers that have launched programs to improve driver retention since December.

By Colin Campbell • April 4, 2022

Inside PepsiCo's strategy for fleet electrification

For the food and beverage giant, executive buy-in is a crucial part of scaling for the future.

By S.L. Fuller • April 4, 2022

Maersk doubles down on fleet electrification with Volvo EV order

More than 100 electric trucks are set to be delivered by the end of Q1 2023.

By Alejandra Salgado • March 30, 2022

By the numbers: Biden's budget priorities for transportation

A proposal to spend $3 billion in freight and highway projects is among the president's requests to Congress.

By Colin Campbell • March 29, 2022

Why gas tax breaks could 'do little to nothing' to help trucking companies

Despite temporary relief in some states, truckers worry the International Fuel Tax Agreement will negate any savings.

By Colin Campbell • March 28, 2022

Maersk to add 300 electric trucks to North America network

It's the carrier's "largest heavy-duty electric truck deployment to date," according to an announcement.

By Colin Campbell • March 25, 2022

TRAC Intermodal will use US-produced chassis to grow fleet

The move will help boost supply as limited chassis availability remains a bottleneck for carriers.

By Colin Campbell • March 22, 2022

JB Hunt to grow intermodal fleet more than 40% in partnership with BNSF

The companies have begun collaborating on how to optimize flows and manage capacity using properties near key facilities in Southern California and Chicago.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 18, 2022

Cummins buys Meritor for $3.7B as it eyes electric future

The move by two of the biggest OEM suppliers signals the trucking industry is preparing for zero-emission technology to replace diesel engines.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 23, 2022

Old bottleneck regions are back with a vengeance

Truck traffic slowed by 11% in the past year, according to the American Transportation Research Insitute. Federal infrastructure funding could help.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 11, 2022

The 2022 infrastructure outlook hinges on federal funding

The construction industry is poised to heat up, but experts say it depends on the effectiveness of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

By Sebastian Obando • Feb. 2, 2022

Truck stops, governments take on parking in 2022 and beyond

Love's Travel Stops is adding 3,000 parking spots this year. And technology is in the works to help drivers find spots along a major U.S. interstate.

By Amanda Loudin • Jan. 31, 2022

$26.5B from federal infrastructure package targets bridge projects

The Bridge Formula Program, announced last week, is expected to help improve 15,000 highway bridges nationwide.

By Julie Strupp • Jan. 18, 2022

The top trucking news of 2021

Another year of the pandemic; another year of fleets rising to the challenge.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 27, 2021

The White House has a plan to boost truck driver recruitment. Here's what 8 stakeholders say about it.

While generally optimistic, reactions to the Biden administration's outline have been mixed.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 17, 2021

8 industry reactions: How the infrastructure deal could change supply chains

President Joe Biden's signature paves the way for $100 billion in funding for roads and bridges. Here’s what trade associations are saying.

By Alejandra Salgado • Nov. 24, 2021

Biden signs $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill

Along with repairing roads and bridges, the funding is likely to increase demand for flatbed services, while possibly upping competition for labor.

By S.L. Fuller • Updated Nov. 15, 2021

The transition to 24/7 supply chains, and the pursuit of long-term solutions

Labor and equipment shortages are acute, but many industry stakeholders say the problems that led us here are nothing new.

Updated March 21, 2022

ATA's Costello: Trucking alone can't solve the 80K driver shortage

TL carriers should focus on recruitment, and shippers must also do their part to lower wait times.

By Jim Stinson • Oct. 25, 2021

Driver concerns are trucking's top issues in 2021: ATRI

Some fleets are laser-focused on retaining their workforce, but pay may not be the only answer to retention.

By S.L. Fuller • Oct. 24, 2021

XPO Logistics debuts LTL service center for added capacity near Chicago

Growing e-commerce and a manufacturing resurgence helped XPO post its strongest growth rates since 2015. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 22, 2021