Trucking News

On Thursday, Frito-Lay, a snack company, released a video in which they interviewed their first truck driver who had driven the Tesla Semi on the road. The video showcased a brief conversation with the driver, highlighting their experience driving the electric truck. The video showcases Eric Bettencourt, a veteran OTR (Over-The-Road) driver, who has driven […]

Colorado has taken steps to promote the use of zero-emission vehicles by recently approving two new rules. The first rule encourages the availability of battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell medium- and heavy-duty trucks in the state, starting from 2027. The second rule aims to have 40% of all medium- and heavy-duty trucks sold in Colorado

Manufacturers on both sides of the Atlantic are prioritizing electrification, and Paccar is actively involved in this initiative in both regions. DAF Trucks, which is a subsidiary of Paccar and manufactures trucks in multiple countries including the Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil, and the U.K., has recently inaugurated its assembly plant for electric trucks. “The commissioning of

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less – Electric Depot demonstration will mainly feature fleets from California. These fleets will comprise the majority of the participating companies in the event. The Run on Less – Electric Depot program aims to investigate the process of expanding from a few electric trucks to

The Michigan Department of Transportation and other local agencies are working together to keep roads safe by adjusting the annual spring weight restriction areas. As of 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 26, all state trunkline highways from the southern border of Michigan up to and including US-2/US-141 at the Menominee River bridge near Iron Mountain,

Publicly traded fleets in the United States have started revealing their Q1 earnings and the results are not positive. Smaller carriers are being forced out of the market due to spot market rates that are still lower than operating costs. Despite this, the demand for equipment remains steady, although it is not at the same

Every year, the Michigan Department of Transportation along with local agencies, make necessary modifications to the spring weight restriction areas to safeguard the state’s roads. This is an ongoing process aimed at preserving the highways, and it involves making adjustments to the weight limits of vehicles allowed on the roads during this season. Starting from

According to a recent yearly survey of the country’s highways and bridges, Virginia has been ranked as the top-performing state in terms of overall performance and cost-effectiveness. On the other hand, Alaska has been ranked at the bottom of the list. The 27th Annual Highway Report by the Reason Foundation, Virginia has achieved its top

The trucking industry in the United States is facing a number of challenges in 2023, ranging from driver shortages and increased regulations to supply chain disruptions and rising fuel costs. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the current situation in the trucking industry and explore some of the key trends