How Motor Carriers Can Navigate the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
The Transportation Department's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse needs better engagement from truck drivers and motor carriers.
Coronavirus Pandemic Shows Why Truckers Need Digital Tools
One way trucking can deal with topsy-turvy supply chains created by the coronavirus pandemic is to rely more on digital tools such as Uber Freight and Omnitracs.
Coronavirus Recession Starts to Catch Up With Trucking Industry
While parts of the trucking and e-commerce industries experienced a surge in business as the coronavirus pandemic reached the U.S., the economic malaise is setting in.
How Coronavirus Pandemic Will Change Transportation, Auto Industries
Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas explains 10 ways the coronavirus pandemic is changing the transportation industry and truck and car sales.
Truck Drivers Need Support During the Coronavirus Crisis
Unlike hospital workers and warehouse workers, truck drivers have very little access to bathroom facilities, shower services and food.
As Sales Grow, Mercedes Adds Tech, Other Features to Metris Van
Mercedes-Benz plans a significant refresh for the Metris van. The mid-size van slots in below the German automaker’s Sprinter and is gaining sales traction in the U.S.
Volvo Unveils Improved VHD Line of Work Trucks
Volvo Trucks announced a major refresh of the VHD line of work trucks it sells in the U.S.
Daimler Expands Electric Truck Initiative in North America
As it expands electric truck offerings, Daimler and partner Proterra unveiled a new all-electric delivery truck chassis at the Work Truck Show.
Nikola To Raise Cash, Go Public in Reverse Merger
Hydrogen fuel cell truck developer Nikola Corp. plans to become a public company through a complex transaction that essentially is a reverse merger.
GMC Works to Carve Niche as Seller of Premium Trucks, SUVs
GMC wants to separate itself in the auto market by positioning the brand as a premium seller of pickup trucks and SUVs
Product-as-a-Service, Sustainability Head Trucking Industry Trends
From new technology innovations to burgeoning trade wars, 2019 was an exciting -- and sometimes hectic -- year for the trucking industry.
Will Drivers Still Be There When Freight Markets Rebound?
Editor’s note: Written by Aaron Terrazas, director of economic research at Convoy, a digital freight network. This is one in a series of periodic guest columns by industry thought leaders.
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