All the news coming out of NACV and Tesla about what is going on in the electric truck space has caused me to change my position on the reality of electric trucks in the not-too-distant future.
Category: News
Fueled by Smartphones, Cyber Monday Sets Sales Mark of $6.6 Billion
Cyber Monday delivered as expected. Based on final online sales numbers released at 11 a.m. Nov. 28, Cyber Monday became the biggest U.S. online shopping day in history, according to Adobe Analytics Data. The use of mobile devices, especially smartphon…
FedEx Adds Feeder Aircraft to Continue Fleet Upgrade
FedEx Express announced a major purchase of U.S.-assembled feeder aircraft Nov. 28 to continue a push to modernize its 659-aicraft fleet.
Kane Is Able to Expand in Pacific Northwest With Deal for Vintners Logistics
Kane Is Able Inc. has signed a letter of intent to buy Vintners Logistics, a company that specializes in warehousing and transportation of food and beverages for wineries and food processing companies mostly in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Califo…
Blackstone Acquires Stake in Cloverleaf
Warehousing and distribution firms are beginning to attract more interest from investors as demand for storage space nationwide heats up and competition intensifies among smaller players.
FAA Warns of Drone Collision Risks With Airplanes
The millions of small civilian drones plying the nation’s skies can cause significant damage to airliners and business jets in a midair collision, new research commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration concluded.
Mack Trucks Prevails in Mark Fidrych Wrongful Death Suit
WORCESTER, Mass. — The state Supreme Judicial Court has upheld rulings in favor of the truck manufacturer and the maker of a piece of truck equipment in a wrongful death suit filed by the widow of Northboro pitching star Mark Fidrych.
ATA Chairman Dave Manning Touts Tax Reform Bill’s Benefits
Passing an overhaul of the tax code would enhance the link between the trucking industry and small businesses around the country, American Trucking Associations Chairman Dave Manning said during an event led by Republican senators on Capitol Hill on No…
Uber-Waymo Trial Delayed Again Following Allegations of Rogue Conduct at Uber
An Uber Technologies Inc. whistleblower made explosive allegations that a company team stole trade secrets to gain an edge over rivals, prompting a judge to further delay the ride-hailing company’s trial with Waymo.
Tesla Reveals Price Range for Electric Semi
Tesla Inc. said the expected price for its all-electric Class 8 truck will range from $150,000 to $200,000.