Trucking

In the pursuit of a clean-energy freight industry, Lightning eMotors is working to make carbon-neutral operations possible.

Daimler Truck North America is working toward a carbon-neutral industry by advancing the technology of medium- and heavy-duty truck charging.

Truck drivers from around the world will soon be eligible for participation in Canada’s Express Entry immigration program.

Uber Freight executive Olivia Hu joins chat about the advancement of the autonomous trucking industry during FreightWaves’ Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Summit.

Though often overlooked, improving truck driver behavior packs a punch when it comes to maximizing fuel efficiency. Research shows up to 30% of fuel consumption comes from decisions drivers make on the road.

A Texas court has reversed a $7.4M gross negligence verdict against a trucking company and its driver.

This week in Borderlands: Texas-Mexico trade expected to top $1.5 trillion by 2050; fast growing logistics firm expands in Laredo; Phoenix distribution center sells for $92 million; and Dallas last-mile provider shuts down.

For many over-the-road drivers, a major source of their meals can come from C-store locations built into truck stops like Love’s, Flying J and Pilot.

Community colleges to prepare veterans for jobs in trucking

Tenstreet’s Marilyn Surber says it’s better to refrain from making serious strategy changes or even exiting the recruiting game altogether in the evolving truck driving climate.

A former dispatcher outlines his career path in the wild world of trucking. The only certainty is just how chaotic trucking can get.

The trucking business is often cyclical, and understanding the changes in profitability is a great barometer for the general macroeconomic outlook.

The Environmental Protection Agency released a report on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, including the emissions, health and economic impacts.

Loomis Express workers have called off a strike after reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract.

The easiest way to keep roadside incidents in check — and protect profits — is to invest in predictive maintenance technology upfront.

Loomis Express workers across Canada could go on strike by noon Wednesday.

The holiday peak season could provide carriers with the perfect opportunity to strengthen their relationships with shippers going into the new year, securing more consistent and higher-value freight as the market continues to loosen.

This week in Borderlands: Kansas City Southern set to build second rail bridge in Laredo; Texas firm constructing a truck and trailer parking facility near Houston; Omni Logistics opens new shipping hub in Dallas; and New Mexico port expanding with help from federal grant.

Importers have been shifting to the East Coast since 2021, but the full realization of this has peaked over the summer. The shifting import pattern has strong downstream effects for surface transportation providers.

On Monday, the Iowa-based truckload carrier acquired several assets from the Contract Freighters Inc. (CFI) portfolio