Truck Tech is a weekly newsletter providing perspective and context on autonomy, electrification and other technologies impacting the fleet ecosystem.
As the Biden administration moves on its electric vehicle charging infrastructure plan, trucking makes its case for getting a dedicated network.
Electric bus, battery and infrastructure developer Proterra Inc. deals with its own supply chain issues as well as those of end customers.
The Biden administration plans to go after companies that may be using supply chain disruption to fix prices or overcharge customers.
The “everything shortage” forced truck manufacturers to cancel, retime and slow order intake even as demand for more trucks surges.
A new power-only brokerage offering drop trailer solutions to customers has emerged: FreightVana x, where the x stands for “collaboration.”
Refrigerated carrier Hirschbach announced the acquisition of John Christner Trucking. The combination will form one of the nation’s largest temperature-controlled fleets.
A joint venture focused on automated manual transmissions is responsible for the practical end of manual gearboxes in heavy-duty trucks.
U.S. Xpress expects freight demand to stay strong in the first half of 2022. The trajectory from there could hinge on inflation.
Former drivers, truck and trailer rental companies and fuel businesses are collectively owed hundreds of thousands of dollars after a Massachusetts logistics company filed Chapter 7.
It is important to recognize that the introduction of autonomous vehicles is not the beginning of the end for drivers.
The Biden administration says a proposed heavy-duty truck emissions rule will be “rooted on science and the law.”
Bill Loupée, of Ben B. Schwartz and Sons, discusses how to navigate supply chain challenges through building relationships with brokers and logistics professionals.
Amid high rates and tight capacity, fleets must make do with what they have and minimize errors that can lead to significant cargo losses.
Whether at the U.S. Supreme Court, the Department of Labor or other venues, Benesch attorney says it’s going to be a lively year for the independent contractor versus employee debate.
FMCSA’s Robin Hutcheson discusses how the Biden administration’s Trucking Plan will be a top focus for the agency in 2022.
The fourth-quarter average sales price for used tractors and trucks at Ryder was up more than 100%.
Waymo Via and C.H. Robinson are the latest dance partners seeking to choreograph autonomous trucking.
On-demand truck driver platform Haul announced a $10 million funding round as it looks to expand its coverage area for fleets in need of temporary drivers.
With its new TX-18 automated manual transmissions, Paccar looks to make off-highway and severe service easier on the driver.
