Better pay, better safety scores and more technologically advanced equipment — thanks to more leasing than in the past — help private fleets keep drivers longer.
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South Carolina DOT Program Addresses Rural Freight Needs
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has developed a program to improve mobility and facilitate freight movement on rural interstate highways.
New York Port Authority Adopts GHG Plan in Support of Paris Climate Agreement
More than a year after President Donald Trump vowed to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change, one of America’s busiest transportation systems may sign on.
Battery electric vehicles in medium-duty applications are no longer an ‘if”
The near future includes a mix of powertrain options with fleet owners choosing the combination that works best in their operation: diesel, gas, as well as electric and maybe other alternative fuels.
Trudeau Imposes Carbon Tax, With Rebates, on Four Provinces
Justin Trudeau is imposing a carbon tax on provinces that have balked at implementing their own, doubling down on what is set to be a core fight of Canada’s next election.
New Autonomous Trucking Company Ike Aims to Bring ‘Some Patience’ to Field
This year has seen its fair share of autonomous trucking news, but the space shows little sign of cooling off. Earlier this month, a new competitor entered the arena, led by a team of industry veterans and backed by a prominent software company.
Paccar Posts Strong 3Q Results on Truck Deliveries, Aftermarket Sales
Paccar Inc. reported a 35% jump in net income plus higher revenue for the third quarter as truck deliveries and aftermarket sales drove the results.
E2open Buys Leading Ocean Freight Software Firm Inttra
E2open, an Austin-based software company that provides cloud-based services for the supply chain industry, said Oct. 22 that it had acquired New Jersey-based Inttra, a software company that provides various tools to shippers and carriers in the ocean f…
TFI International Posts Strong Growth in 3Q
TFI International, one of the largest trucking and logistics companies in the United States and Canada, reported strong growth in revenue and operating profits across all of its business segments in the third quarter.
Trade Tariffs Spark Surge in Lobbying
Companies and business groups, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, ramped up their spending on lobbying during the third quarter, as they sought to contain what they feel is damage from President Trump’s trade war.