California’s Weed Czar on Legalizing the Cannabis Supply Chain
Distributing marijuana is now a legal activity in California, but how the logistics side of the industry shakes out is only beginning to take form.
XL Hybrids Lands Large Verizon Contract for New York City Vans
XL Hybrids offers large fleets an add-on hybrid system for swift conversion of large gas-powered fleets.
The Trucks Competing to Be the Next USPS Delivery Vehicle, Third Prototype Spotted
The U.S. Postal Service has launched full-scale testing of a series of prototype delivery trucks from which it plans to select its next mail truck.
California Awaits Direction on Transporting Legal Marijuana
California is preparing to open its adult-use cannabis market, but it has yet to release rules for transportation and distribution.
Public Fear Remains Hurdle for Self-Driving Trucks
Autonomous driving technology is advancing quickly, but driverless trucks won’t have a place on highways without public and legislative acceptance, a senior Volvo executive said.
Three Technologies Volvo Says Will Radically Change Trucking
The future of trucking and transportation will involve three main elements: connectivity, electromobility and automation, said Volvo Group’s Chief Technology Officer Lars Stenqvist.
Sprouting Legal Marijuana Industry Needs Secure Weed Trucks
With DOT-regulated drivers and carriers barred from participation in cannabis transportation, small security companies with cargo vans control the market.
Truck Manufacturers Keep Eyes on Cuban Market
Cuba needs newer trucks to replace its aging fleet, and American manufacturers are eager to fill the void should the U.S. embargo fall.
Trucking Contemplates Drug Policies in Age of Legal Pot
As legalized marijuana grows nationwide, trucking companies follow federal law but question effects on driver recruitment and retention.
Trucking Industry Looks to Felons to Plug Driver Shortage
As the trucking industry faces a growing shortage of drivers, some transportation companies may be giving felons and ex-cons a closer look.
East Coast Port Expansion Will Alter U.S. Trucking Routes
New shipping options to the East Coast through the Panama Canal may influence the demand for regional and long-haul trucking.