Xos Inc., a manufacturer of Classes 5-8 electric commercial vehicles, announced an agreement to deliver 120 zero-emission, medium-duty electric trucks to 35 different FedEx Ground operators in five states.
August 9, 2021Fleet Equipment News
Commercial freight transportation is a machine-based business. Highly technical equipment and advanced engineering are at the center of supply chain and require constant innovation. Transport Topics equipment coverage focuses on the machines and other physical assets that make delivery possible. It looks closely at available truck, trailer, and chassis models, developments in the engineering space, and maintenance innovations and best practices.
Xos to Supply FedEx Ground With 120 Medium-Duty EVs
Startup TextLocate Seeks to Improve Freight Tracking
In today’s digitally connected world, the status and location of most freight shipments can be immediately determined by GPS trackers, phone apps or simply making a cellphone call to the trucker hauling the package for delivery.
August 9, 2021Maersk’s Green Shipping Plan Runs Up Against Scarce Cooking Oil
A.P. Moller Maersk A/S’s efforts to become carbon-neutral face an unusual hurdle: There isn’t enough used cooking oil to make the biofuel that powers the vessels.
August 9, 2021Kenworth T680 Next Generation Earns EPA SmartWay Designation
One of Kenworth Truck Co.’s new models received a government designation certifying its energy efficiency and reduced emissions, the original equipment manufacturer announced Aug. 5.
August 9, 2021Nikola’s Indicted Ex-Chairman Milton Sells $77 Million of Stock
Nikola Corp. founder and former chairman Trevor Milton raised about $77 million selling shares in the electric truck manufacturer, days after pleading not guilty to charges he misled investors to hype the stock.
August 9, 2021Americold Swings to Q2 Loss
Refrigerated warehouse operator Americold Realty Trust saw revenue rise in the second quarter but swung to a loss for the period because of disruptions in the global food supply chain.
August 6, 2021EPA to Update NOx, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency on Aug. 5 announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollutants from heavy-duty trucks in a series of major rulemakings over the next three years.
August 6, 2021Digital Series Spotlights TT Magazines in Debut Episodes
Transport Topics has launched a digital event series that spotlights its supplemental publications, and featured its new Calibrate equipment-focused magazine and redesigned iTECH technology publication in its debut episodes.
August 5, 2021Class 8 Orders Steady in July
Class 8 orders poked along in July at about 25,000, ACT Research reported as order boards appear full for the remainder of this year.
August 5, 2021Inspectors Remove 6,710 CMVs, 2,080 Drivers During Roadcheck
Inspectors removed 6,710 commercial motor vehicles and 2,080 drivers from roadways — a 16.5% vehicle and 5.3% driver out-of-service rate — over the May 4-6 International Roadcheck, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced.
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