A prototype of a battery-electric Class 8 truck with an expected range of 500 miles is set to begin its first pilot tests in Florida in the first quarter of 2024, according to vehicle developer Terraline Inc.
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Terraline to Carry Out Prototype Class 8 Truck Tests in Q1
House Panel Advances I-27 Naming Bill
A freight route in Texas would formally be issued a name under legislation recently advanced by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.
October Truck Tonnage Up Month-to-Month, Down Year-to-Year
Truck tonnage on an annual basis declined for an eighth consecutive month in October but improved slightly on a month-to-month basis, according to American Trucking Associations.
Major Shippers Don’t Predict Issues Meeting Holiday Demand
Carriers like the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS Inc. have capacity to meet projected demand this holiday season, which is cheery news for shippers and shoppers alike.
New Truck Lanes Opened at Calexico Border With Mexico
Two new northbound truck lanes opened Nov. 15 at the Calexico East Land Port of Entry, where 453,000 commercial trucks cross into the U.S. from Mexico each year.
West Coast Ports See Rebound in Container Volumes
Twin Southern California ports Long Beach and Los Angeles reported solid year-over-year increases in cargo container volume in October.
UPS Broadens Search for Electric Vans Amid Arrival’s Woes
UPS Inc.’s push to adopt battery-powered delivery trucks hit a snag due to financial troubles at Arrival SA, a European electric vehicle startup that’s running out of cash.
New FMCSA Rule Targets Fraudulent Brokerage Operations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is amending its complex regulation pertaining to financial responsibility requirements for brokers of property and freight forwarders.
FMCSA Rule Restricts Emergency HOS Waivers to 14 Days
A rule recently adopted by FMCSA cuts from 30 to 14 the maximum number of days a state may waive HOS regulations during a state of emergency, a move that has drawn criticism from stakeholders.
Trucking Grapples With Evolving Cargo Theft Risks in Q3
Trucking continued to deal with a high number of cargo thefts during the third quarter as criminals take advantage of the tighter economy.