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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, Equipment

Winning the Hearts and Minds

When it comes to new ways of thinking, or a shift in mindset for a large group of consumers, the phrase “winning the hearts and minds” often comes up. This seems to be the case with the tire manufacturers I spoke with this year.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
April 29, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Experts Offer Advice on Spec'ing EVs for Fleets

ORLANDO, Fla. — Industry insiders offered a glimpse into what goes into spec’ing electric vehicles for commercial fleet operations during a panel session at the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition March 8.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 11, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Industry Experts Tell Fleet Managers to Be Proactive With Electrification

ORLANDO, Fla. — When implementing a charging station for a commercial fleet, managers should heed the simple phrase, “plan early.”

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 10, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Industry Leaders Recognized During TMC Annual Meeting

ORLANDO, Fla. — Several industry professionals were honored for their service to the council and the trucking industry during the Technology & Maintenance Council 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition on March 8.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 9, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Hyundai Translead Debuts New Customer Portal Network

ORLANDO, Fla. — Hyundai Translead introduced its new customer portal network HT360, along with other product enhancements that include the HT LinkVue and myHT customer portal.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Goodyear Rolls Out New Line of EV-Ready Commercial Tires

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. premiered two new tires designed for the last-mile delivery sector, including one developed for electric vehicles.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

New Task Force Seeks to Establish EV Efficiency Practices

ORLANDO, Fla. — The new era of the commercial electric fleet brings a new task force for electric vehicle-efficiency performance.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

TMC Study Group Tackles Considerations for Adopting Electric Trucks

ORLANDO, Fla. — During a study group presentation on the implementation considerations for electrical terminal tractors, Patrick Seeberg, senior global product planning manager at Dana Inc., began with a simple question.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Michelin Debuts New Low-Rolling-Resistance Tire

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tire manufacturer Michelin introduced the Michelin X One Line Energy D2 tire, its lowest-rolling-resistance heavy-duty truck drive tire.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

Fullbay, TMC Release New State of Heavy-Duty Repair Report

ORLANDO, Fla. — Supply chain bottlenecks and the ongoing technician shortage put a huge strain on heavy-duty repair shops in 2021, according to the second annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair report issued in partnership with Fullbay and the Technology & Maintenance Council.

Michael Freeze | Features Editor
March 7, 2022