UPS on its New Electric Heavy-Duty Trucks [Podcast]

Electric and alternative-fuel vehicles aren't new to UPS, but the company recently took delivery of its first fully electric Class 8 truck, a Freightliner eCascadia.

This episode of HDT Talks Trucking is sponsored by Scraper Systems.

HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge talks to Anthony Marshall, VP of Maintenance and  Engineering-Transportation Equipment at UPS, about how the new BEV fits into its operations, driver reaction, figuring ROI, UPS' sustainability goals, and more on this episode of HDT Talks Trucking.

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EPA's new diesel emissions rule sets very aggressive NOx reduction targets and gives engine makers a very short timeline to get it done. How will these changes affect fleets and truck makers?

Listen: Will EPA’s 2027 Low-NOx Rules Cause a Truck Pre-buy?

Hear from ACT Research Senior Analyst Tim Denoyer about the likelihood of a pre-buy ahead of the new EPA 2027 emissions rules in this HDT Talks Trucking podcast.

How FMCSA Scores Carrier Safety is Changing [Podcast]

The FMCSA has proposed some significant changes to its Safety Measurement System, which is how it prioritizes motor carriers for enforcement. What will those changes mean to trucking companies?

Staying on Top of Automatic Electronic Tolling Costs [Podcast]

Automatic electronic tolling is becoming more and more common. But a missed plate-read or other error can quickly add up to big bucks. Listen to learn more.

Does Hyliion’s Hypertruck ERX Beat BEVs at Their Own Game? [Podcast]

After a test drive, HDT’s Equipment Editor Jim Park sat down with Thomas Healy to talk about the thinking behind the ERX, the benefits of range-extender configurations, and the GHG reduction potential of renewable natural gas.

Waabi: Using AI to Train Autonomous Trucks Means Faster Commercialization [Podcast]

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Meet Nikola's New CEO Michael Lohscheller [Podcast]

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Electrifying Transport Refrigeration: Overcoming the Challenges

As of January 2024, most refrigerated truck fleets operating in California will need to have at least 15% of the fleet converted to fully electric refrigeration units. In this Leadership Insights podcast, we explore what that rule will mean for fleets large and small.

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