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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsNovember 1, 2023

UPS Battles to Overcome EV Infrastructure Issues in California

The UPS distribution center in Compton, California, has highlighted the unforeseen infrastructure issues that can occur when transitioning a facility to battery-electric trucks.

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Fleet Managementby News/Media ReleaseNovember 1, 2023

WIT Names Top Companies for Women in Transportation

The Women In Trucking Association has named more than 100 companies to its 2023 Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation.

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Fleet Managementby News/Media ReleaseOctober 31, 2023

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Fell 1.1% in September

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index decreased 1.1% in September after rising 0.2% in August. In September, the index equaled 113.9 (2015 = 100) compared with 115.2 in August.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 31, 2023

What to Know About Trucking in Winter Weather

As winter arrives, what do you need to know to keep your trucks on the road and the freight moving? HDT has assembled a collection of stories that share everything you need to know, from maintenance to driver safety.

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Driversby StaffOctober 31, 2023

Women in Motion, Trucker Path Identify Safe Parking for Women Drivers

As of March 2024, 100 truckstops have joined an effort to help female truck drivers identify safe places to stop and park.

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Maintenanceby News/Media ReleaseOctober 31, 2023

Daimler Truck North America Launches Extended Optimum Used Truck Coverage

Daimler Truck North America has launched customizable, extended coverage for Freightliner and Western Star trucks with Detroit engines that are out of warranty. All work is performed by certified Freightliner, Western Star, and Detroit technicians.

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Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 30, 2023

Freightliner eM2 Medium-Duty Electric Truck Goes Into Production

Daimler Truck North America has started production of Freightliner eM2 battery-electric medium-duty trucks, using a proprietary, fully integrated electric Detroit ePowertrain.

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Fleet Managementby Jim ParkOctober 30, 2023

HDT Explores Mack's Subscription Plan for the MD Electric

HDT's Jim Park reports on how Mack Trucks said it's making it easier for fleets to add Mack MD medium-duty electric trucks with its new ElectriFi Subscription, which will allow customers to pay as they go based on miles driven.

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Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 27, 2023

Rizon Electric Trucks Receive EPA and CARB Certification

Rizon medium-duty electric trucks have received EPA and CARB certification and now qualify for a $60,000-per-vehicle incentive through CARB’s HVIP program.

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Equipmentby Deborah LockridgeOctober 27, 2023

The Return of Navistar Financial

Navistar has brought back Navistar Financial’s retail business as it prepares to start delivering trucks with the new International S13 integrated powertrain — and as it looks ahead to helping customers obtain electric trucks.

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