How to Make Sense of Annual Trucking Industry Predictions
Here are tips for navigating the annual predictions about what next year holds for the trucking and freight industry.
Economics of Electric Trucks Remain an Adoption Challenge
The economics of operating heavy-duty electric trucks remains behind their diesel-fueled counterparts but is improving, according to Goldman Sachs.
Toyota Unveils Second Generation Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck
Toyota has developed a second-generation hydrogen fuel cell system to power heavy-duty trucks.
Volvo’s VNR Electric Launches Wave of Advanced Technology Trucks
Volvo Trucks’ launch production of electric Class 8 trucks next month at its main factory in Virginia demonstrates how regulatory and business trends are transforming the trucking industry.
Postal Service Delays Mail Truck Replacement Contract Again
Years behind schedule, the U.S. Postal Service announced another delay in its efforts to award a more than $6 billion contract to replace its fleet of aging mail trucks.
Electric Truck Fleets to Accelerate in 2021 and Beyond
Look for fleets to launch greater adoption of electric trucks in 2021 as legacy manufacturers and startups launch production
Consumer Reports Dings Reliability of Half-Ton Pickup Trucks
Consumer Reports is out with its annual automotive reliability study and it doesn’t paint a pretty picture for the best-selling pickup trucks.
Ford to Launch Electric Transit Cargo Van
Ford will tap into global electric vehicle growth by introducing the 2021 E-Transit electric cargo van next year.
Driver Shortage, Insurance Cost, Top Trucking Industry Concerns
Finding truck drivers, especially as the current ages and more people are reluctant to spend time from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, is the trucking industry's biggest challenge.
Post Office Mum on Replacement for Aging Mail Truck
After years of delay, the U.S. Postal Service still has not announced a contract for its next-generation mail truck.
Daimler, Volvo Show Hydrogen is Here, Diesel Has a Sell-By Date
Volvo Group and Daimler Trucks created a joint venture that will develop, build and commercial hydrogen fuel cell systems for heavy-duty trucks.
Waymo and Daimler Forge Self-Driving Truck Alliance
Daimler Trucks and Waymo reached a deal to collaborate to speed the development of self-driving trucks.