Despite Gains, Challenges Remain for Adoption of Alt-Fuel Trucks
Record-high diesel fuel prices are creating some painful sticker shock moments at the pump for truck lines and shippers. Yet, those rising costs aren’t necessarily driving a dramatic uptick in adoption of alternative-fueled vehicles in the Class 8 heavy-truck sector.
April 29, 2022Best Trucking Management Software Buyer’s Guide
For growing carriers, choosing the right Trucking Management Software (TMS) is vital for the efficiency and growth of your transportation business. As we move into 2024, it's crucial to understand the key features and considerations that make a TMS solution stand out, and which ones play to your unique operation.
Allison Reports Best Quarterly Revenue Since 2019 in Q1
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported gains in first-quarter net income while revenue rose 15% to post its strongest revenue quarter since 2019.
April 29, 2022Exxon Profits Surge
NEW YORK — Exxon Mobil reported $5.48 billion in net income during the first quarter as oil and gas prices rose steadily, more than doubling its profits compared with the same quarter last year.
April 29, 2022Will the Diesel Engine Ever Be Perfected?
The California Air Resources Board has approved for 2027 what the Engine Manufacturers Association refers to as “sweeping new regulations affecting heavy-duty trucks sold in the state.”
April 29, 2022Tire Choices Provide Pros, Cons for Fleet Maintenance Managers
In the current environment of high fuel prices and a technology shift looming over many companies regarding last-mile delivery, fleets are challenged to develop a strategy toward tire management. For some maintenance managers, the debate of new tires versus retreads offers various methods in battling some of those concerns.
April 29, 2022Reefer Carriers Warm Up to Smart Trailer Tech for Cold Chain Logistics
Paying attention to the details in cold chain logistics can save customers and carriers cold hard cash — especially for those companies that are investing in the latest technological advancements.
April 29, 2022C.H. Robinson Posts Record Q1 Profits
Strong freight demand across its network powered C.H. Robinson Worldwide to record first-quarter profits.
April 28, 2022Nikola Sees Energy Transition in Arizona Desert
COOLIDGE, Ariz. — Several customers’ recently completed Nikola Tre Class 8 battery-electric trucks sat ready for delivery inside Nikola Corp.’s new assembly plant, a scene described by company executives as a watershed moment since the white cabover BEVs will generate 7-year-old Nikola’s first-ever quarterly revenue.
April 28, 2022Dana Reports Gain in Q1 Revenue, Lower Net Income
Dana Inc. reported first-quarter net income dropped and revenue slightly increased.
April 28, 2022China Grants First Driverless Taxi Permits to Baidu, Pony.ai
BEIJING — China has granted Chinese internet services company Baidu and a rival autonomous car company, Pony.ai, permits to provide driverless ride-hailing services to the public in Beijing, a significant regulatory step in the country’s pursuit of driverless technology.
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