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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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Equipmentby StaffMarch 16, 2022

C.R. England Equipping Fleet with ZF Air Disc Brakes

C.R. England will transition its entire fleet of 4,000 Freightliner and International trucks to Maxxus L2.0 air disc brakes from ZF by 2024.

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