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Fuel Smartsby StaffDecember 14, 2020

Report Highlights Accelerating Path to Zero-Emissions Freight

Zero-emission freight vehicle technology is advancing rapidly and will eventually offer fleets lower cost of ownership than diesel-powered trucks, according to a new report from a consortium of groups led by Calstart.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 13, 2020

FTR: 2021 Freight Volume, Rates Look Strong, but Risks Remain

The huge increases in freight volume since the economic contraction are slowing, but the trucking industry still looks to see a strong 2021 in terms of both demand and rates.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffDecember 11, 2020

Hours of Service Questions? FMCSA Session Has Answers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will host a question and answer session on the new hours of service rules that went into effect at the end of September.

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Fleet Managementby StaffDecember 11, 2020

Transfix Uses Digital Freight Technology to Bring Drop-and-Hook to Smaller Carriers

Transfix said its new digital freight technology gives small- and medium-sized shippers scalable asset capacity for more efficient drop-and-hook operations.

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Maintenanceby Jack RobertsDecember 10, 2020

Shell Rotella SuperRigs Calendars Available

The 2021 Shell Rotella SuperRigs Calendar is now available for order online.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffDecember 10, 2020

Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell Trucks Going to Work at SoCal Ports

A new pair of Kenworth trucks powered by a scaled-up version of Toyota’s latest hydrogen fuel cell technology will soon be working in drayage operations at southern California's ports.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffDecember 10, 2020

Hyundai, Daimler, Toyota Announce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Initiatives

Three global vehicle makers have announced programs with major implications for hydrogen fuel cell technology, including in heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

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Safety & Complianceby Deborah Lockridge and John G. SmithDecember 10, 2020

Trucker Priority for COVID-19 Vaccine Unclear

As COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths surge, federal officials near approval of the first vaccine to ward off the novel coronavirus – and there are questions about where truck drivers will be on the priority list.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeDecember 9, 2020

What to Expect in Used Truck Market for 2021

Expect more advanced levels of technology and fuel efficiency on used heavy-duty trucks in 2021, while prices stabilize after plunging in 2020, according to Daimler Trucks North America.

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Equipmentby StaffDecember 9, 2020

Buyer of Uber's Self-Driving Business Targets Autonomous Trucks

Autonomous technology developer Aurora, which just bought Uber's self-driving vehicle business, says its first market-ready product will be an autonomous truck.

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