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Scaling with Confidence: 3 Advantages to Starting With an EV Fleet Pilot
As the automotive landscape undergoes a decarbonizing transformation, the integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into commercial fleets is no longer a distant possibility. Heavy-duty commercial fleets are beginning to adopt EV’s with a “walk before the…
Hydrogen or Electric Batteries? There’s No Clear Answer
AUSTIN, Texas — Transportation experts agree that there is no single answer for which alternative power source is best to carry the trucking industry to a zero-emission future.
Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid said Oct. 16 that it has filed for bankruptcy and obtained $3.45 billion in fresh financing as it carries out a restructuring plan.
Derailment Spills Train Cars, Coal Onto Colorado Highway
PUEBLO, Colo. — A semi-trailer truck driver was killed when a train derailed and a bridge collapsed, spewing coal and mangled train cars across a highway near Pueblo, Colo., on Oct. 15, authorities said.
Trucker Path Introduces Truck Stop Safety Feature for Women
AUSTIN, Texas — Trucker Path is enhancing its transportation network app to help women find safe truck stops in a partnership with American Trucking Associations’ Women in Motion group.
Volvo Introduces Central Portal for Connected Truck Services
AUSTIN, Texas — VTNA has introduced a new fleet management portal designed to make it easier for trucking operations to monitor health and performance through connected vehicle technology.
Yellow Extends Bid Deadline for Trucks, Trailers
Yellow Corp. has rescheduled the bid deadline for its fleet of trucks and trailers, according to court documents related to the shuttered carrier’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings.
Motive Debuts Holiday Outlook Report at MCE
AUSTIN, Texas — Fleet management technology supplier Motive released its first holiday outlook report examining the state of freight entering the peak season and heading into 2024.
Trucking Stakeholders Tackle EV Challenges
AUSTIN, Texas — The trucking industry has been moving steadily toward electric vehicles and renewable fuels, but challenges remain that must be overcome, experts said at a panel discussion.