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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 23, 2022

Fuel-Price Dip Likely Only Temporary Reprieve

Retail fuel prices have never increased so quickly on a percentage basis over a three-week period, according to the Department of Energy.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 23, 2022

Tonnage Index Reflects Capacity Constraints

Despite a string of gains, the ATA's tonnage index is still off 1.8% from pre-pandemic numbers.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMarch 22, 2022

WattEV Orders 50 Electric Volvo Trucks to Launch Truck-as-a-Service Program

WattEV is building a public network of truck charging depots to support its program, which provides shippers and carriers access to battery-electric trucks at a per-mile rate.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffMarch 22, 2022

Legislation Would Support Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Trucks, Fueling Infrastructure

Bipartisan federal legislation to support the adoption of hydrogen-fuel-cell technology in trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles has been introduced in both the Senate and the House.

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Equipmentby StaffMarch 21, 2022

Yokohama Adds Tires for Delivery, Regional, On-/Off Highway Applications

Yokohama Tire introduced three new commercial tires, including one designed with last-mile delivery in mind.

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Driversby StaffMarch 21, 2022

Best Fleets to Drive For Names Top Carriers

Two for-hire fleets achieved the top honors in the 2022 Best Fleets to Drive For, after being among the Best Fleets Top 20 multiple times.

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Driversby Deborah LockridgeMarch 21, 2022

Court Reinstates Trump-Era Independent Contractor Definition

The debate over who is and who isn’t an independent contractor continues, as a federal judge in Texas negates an early Biden administration action to undo a new Department of Labor definition.

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More Mobile Carriers Approach 3G Network Shut Down

T-Mobile will complete the shutdown of Sprint’s 3G CDMA network by March 31. Don’t miss the other upcoming sunset dates.

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Fleet Managementby StaffMarch 18, 2022

J.B. Hunt, BNSF to Improve Intermodal Capacity

J.B. Hunt will grow its intermodal fleet by 40% in the next three to five years, and BNSF plans to increase capability at multiple intermodal facilities.

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Maintenanceby Jim ParkMarch 17, 2022

Study: Independent HD Repair Shops Face Challenges, Opportunities

Heavy-duty repair shops struggled with supply chain and staffing issues last year, but a new analysis suggests that expanding relations with fleets and TMC could help drive efficiency, standardization, and profitability.

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