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Driversby Deborah LockridgeAugust 11, 2023

FMCSA Will Accept Meal-Break Rule Petitions; ATA Vows to Fight

If you thought the issue of federal driver hours of service rules pre-empting stricter state meal and rest break laws was settled, FMCSA has other ideas.

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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsAugust 10, 2023

Flexibility, Scalability Guide OK Produce’s Path to Fleet Electrification

OK Produce in Fresno, California, has completed Phase I of a three-step, true zero-emissions plan that will soon power its entire fleet of electric trucks with 100% solar power.

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Maintenanceby News/Media ReleaseAugust 10, 2023

National Technician Appreciation Week Set for Sept. 24 - 30

The American Trucking Associations and ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council have scheduled the fourth annual National Technician Appreciation Week for Sept. 24 to 30.

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Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseAugust 9, 2023

Motiv to Launch Argo Medium-Duty Electric Truck

Motiv Power Systems will debut its new, Class 4-6 Argo medium-duty electric truck line next year.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsAugust 8, 2023

Tesla Semis Shine on PepsiCo’s Long-Haul Electric Routes

Pepsi is one of the first fleets in the nation deploying Tesla Semi electric trucks in long-haul routes with heavy loads out of its Sacramento, California, distribution center. Its operations are featured in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less Electric-Depot program.

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Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseAugust 8, 2023

Class 8 Orders in July Beat Expectations

Preliminary analysis of Class 8 tractor orders for July seems to show an upswing, beating expectations, according to both ACT Research and FTR Transportation Intelligence.

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Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 8, 2023

CARB Program to Help Small Fleets, Owner-Operators with ZEV Transition

The California Air Resources Board and transportation nonprofit Calstart launched Cal Fleet Advisor, a free assistance program to help small fleets and owner-operators make the transition to zero emissions trucks.

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Fleet Managementby News/Media ReleaseAugust 7, 2023

Schneider Buys New England-Based Dedicated Carrier

Schneider National's acquisition of New England-based M&M Transport Services increases its dedicated business.

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Equipmentby News/Media ReleaseAugust 7, 2023

Peterbilt Model 589 Available for Order

The Peterbilt Model 589, introduced in May as the successor to the Model 389, is now available for customer orders.

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Yellow Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

After decades of struggling financially, Yellow filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection over the weekend. The less-than-truckload carrier had ceased operation July 30.

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