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Renewable diesel fuel.
Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseMay 1, 2024

ATRI: Renewable Diesel Better Emissions Option than BEVs

Wide-scale use of renewable diesel fuel would be substantially cheaper than the adoption of electric trucks, according to a new study, while delivering comparable emissions reductions.

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Signs of Recovery Amid Trucking Overcapacity Woes?

Trucking is still suffering from the overcapacity hangover that developed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic boom, but some major truckload fleets are refusing to lower rates any further. Are there green shoots indicating a freight market recovery on the horizon?

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Will DEA's Move to Re-Classify Marijuana Affect Trucking?

The federal government is proposing to re-classify marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, according to anonymous sources cited by the Associated Press. But what that would mean for trucking is unclear.

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FMCSA Declares Driver 'Imminent Hazard' Following Alcohol, HOS Violations

A New Jersey-licensed commercial driver has been declared an “imminent hazard” and ordered to stop operating after multiple alcohol-related safety violations came to light following a crash.

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Aurora autonomous trucks.
Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseApril 30, 2024

Autonomous Trucks Can Reduce Emissions, Fight Climate Change

A white paper published by Aurora Innovation found that autonomous trucking technology has the potential to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions in the freight and logistics industry.

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Fleet Managementby StaffApril 29, 2024

NYC Congestion Pricing to Start in June — Or Will It?

New York City’s controversial congestion-pricing program is set to begin June 30 — unless one of several legal challenges blocks or delays its implementation.

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Simens 1 megawatt charging system.
Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseApril 29, 2024

Siemens Delivers 1 MW Charge to Electric Truck During Testing

Siemens said its new megawatt charging system could redefine long-haul operations with recharge times of around 30 minutes for Class 8 electric trucks.

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International RH Series Truck
Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseApril 29, 2024

International Integrates Allison Transmissions into S13 Powertrain

Allison’s 3414 automatic transmission is now available as a fully integrated option with the S13 powertrain for International RH and HX Series trucks.

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Dave Dein with trophy
Driversby StaffApril 26, 2024

High School Teacher Honored for Truck-Driving Curriculum

Dave Dein, who has been leading an effort to get truck-driver education into high schools, was named the 2025 California Association of Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year.

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Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseApril 26, 2024

Gage Zero Announces Two New Fleet Charging Hubs

Gage Zero, an Austin, Texas, fleet electrification provider has announced new fleet charging hubs in its home state and California.

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