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Michael Freeze

Features Editor

@michaelvfreeze

Michael Freeze is a seasoned journalist with a passion for exploring the dynamic intersection of transportation and technology. As the features editor, Michael brings a deep understanding of the trends shaping the industry.


Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Accelera Launches Next-Gen Hydrogen, Electric Solutions

LAS VEGAS — Accelera by Cummins launched its next generation of decarbonizing technologies at Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2024.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
May 23, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Electrification Has Its Challenges, J.B. Hunt’s Simpson Says

LAS VEGAS — J.B. Hunt's Shelley Simpson encouraged attendees at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo to be part of the solutions and innovation of sustainable transportation.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
May 22, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Tesla’s Priestley to EV Fleets: Now Is the Time to Scale

LAS VEGAS — In a rare trade show appearance for the company, the head of Tesla’s heavy-duty truck program stressed that electric truck technology is ready for prime time.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
May 21, 2024
Business, Technology

Balancing Out the Future

Choosing an energy provider is one of many pressing issues facing the trucking industry as it looks to an EV future. 

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 29, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, For-Hire

Work Continues on Establishing PC-12 Oil Category

PC-12 will replace the current API CK-4 and FA-4 engine oils, but there are still hurdles ahead of the finish line.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 29, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Amanda Schuier Installed as TMC Chairman

NEW ORLEANS — Amanda Schuier became the newest general chairman and treasurer of American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council. She is the first female chairman of TMC since Peggy Fisher in 1988.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2024
Business

Professional Speech Coach Teaches Value of Public Speaking

NEW ORLEANS — Professional speech coach Deborah Boswell says the key to audience engagement is subject matter experts inquiring on the who and why of their presentation.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment

Clarience Adds Safe Fleet to Its Trailer Solutions Lineup

NEW ORLEANS — Clarience Technologies detailed how the addition of video safety system provider Safe Fleet will enhance its Fus1on fleet data platform.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Cox Automotive Says Market Conditions Are Ideal for Fleets

NEW ORLEANS — The commercial vehicle market is expected to grow thanks to a supportive economy as certain technologies are adopted within the heavy-duty market, according to research.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 6, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

TMC-Fullbay Report: Repair Shop Sales, Labor Rates Rise

NEW ORLEANS — Heavy-duty repair shops continued to grow their sales last year as labor rates climbed, according to a report from TMC and Fullbay, a provider of repair shop management software.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 5, 2024