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DOT's Buttigieg: Climate, infrastructure go hand in hand
The secretary said the $2.3 trillion American Jobs Plan would reinforce transportation networks to better withstand extreme weather.
By Kim Slowey • April 21, 2021 -
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EV charging setup would cost Schneider, NFI more than 10 times annual fuel savings: study
The Environmental Defense Fund called charging infrastructure "the greatest challenge of electrifying heavy-duty trucks."
By S.L. Fuller • April 05, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe Transport Dive Outlook on 2021
Which trucking-related startups should firms keep an eye on? What's in store for M&A? What trends should fleets be tracking this year? Experts weigh in on what 2021 holds for the transport industry.
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Industry groups say Biden's $2 trillion infrastructure plan goes too far, and not far enough
The American Trucking Associations voiced opposition to Biden's funding proposal, saying it is neither "politically tenable nor a reliable long-term solution to the shortfall facing the Highway Trust Fund."
By Joe Bousquin , S.L. Fuller • April 01, 2021 -
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Deep DiveCongested West Coast ports bring the heat to TL spot rates
Delayed off the coast of the Golden State are a mix of consumer and industrial needs that are likely to keep capacity tight and truckers busy.
By Jim Stinson • March 31, 2021 -
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What's the biggest role for hydrogen in a clean energy economy? It depends who you ask
To one executive, vehicles represent the "biggest up and coming use" for hydrogen, especially for applications such as long-haul trucking, where downtime for recharging creates costly inefficiencies.
By Emma Penrod , S.L. Fuller • March 30, 2021 -
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AJR Trucking builds RNG station after saving 2K metric tons of emissions
Fleets using renewable natural gas can reduce greenhouse gases without the hurdles of fueling or charging infrastructure.
By S.L. Fuller • March 30, 2021 -
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Infrastructure bill should include support for electric trucks, coalition says
The CHARGE Coalition said the medium- and heavy-duty sectors should receive significant incentives to electrify fleets.
By Chris Teale • March 29, 2021 -
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ATRI: A VMT tax faces hurdles to fund infrastructure
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association wrote a letter to the Senate, blasting the fee, not long before ATRI released its report.
By Jim Stinson • March 25, 2021 -
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Congestion fell nearly 50% across major US cities: Inrix
Drivers saved over 3.4 billion hours, valued at $51 billion in time saved. But New York, Philadelphia and Chicago topped the list with the most time lost due to congestion.
By Cailin Crowe • March 12, 2021 -
Buttigieg says infrastructure faces a 'once-in-a-lifetime moment'
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the U.S. an overall C-minus for the condition of its infrastructure and identified a $2.59 trillion spending gap.
By Joe Bousquin • March 08, 2021 -
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Poorly timed red lights cost drivers 17M hours daily: report
Re-timing traffic signals could mitigate pollution from idling engines.
By Chris Teale • March 02, 2021 -
The debate over EV charging at interstate rest stops
NATSO said allowing electric chargers is the "wrong signal" from Congress, while advocates tout the need to modernize Eisenhower-era rules and provide parking.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 26, 2021 -
Winter storms squeeze capacity, drive spot rates up 20 cents
Long-haul deliveries and outbound volumes dropped in Texas markets, but analysts said effects may be just a "blip" on the long-term freight market radar.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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25 states introduce 61 measures to fund transportation
Minnesota introduced 19 measures in January, and Massachusetts signed a $16.5 billion bond for infrastructure projects.
By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Deep DiveHow Old Dominion's service-center strategy drives LTL success
The trucking firm faces two large obstacles in its growth path: Obtaining land near population centers and ensuring freight doesn't gum up the works.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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2021: When electric trucks trickle in
Political winds and consumer tastes favor a change in how trucks are fueled. The question is whether OEMs, fleets and infrastructure are ready for the change.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 03, 2021 -
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Senate confirms Pete Buttigieg as DOT secretary
Confirmation comes nearly two weeks after senate nomination hearings, during which Buttigieg said the "time is now" for infrastructure investment.
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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 S.L. 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 S.L. Fuller • Dec. 02, 2020 -
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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 -
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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 -
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OpinionNot 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 -
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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
