With its emissions mandates, tough labor laws, inspection requirements and extensive regulations, California has become both a difficult and expensive environment for trucking.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Stocks Sink Under Weight of Another Collapse in Oil Prices
Stocks have fallen in early trading on Wall Street April 20, as energy stocks get hammered by the latest collapse in the price of oil.
April 20, 2020FedEx to Add 42 Electric Charging Stations in California
FedEx Corp. plans to electrify 42 FedEx stations in California, in the next phase of its electric vehicle rollout — calling it one of the largest deployments of integrated charging infrastructure by a single commercial fleet to date.
February 28, 2020NFI Motivated to Move Forward on Electric
CHINO, Calif. — For-hire carrier NFI is planning broader adoption of electric Class 8 trucks after six months of testing the Freightliner eCascadia in Southern California, the company said.
February 19, 2020Canadian Carrier Mullen Sees Q3 Earnings Decline as Oil Shipments Fall
Canadian carrier Mullen Group Ltd. posted a 6.4% decline in net income in the third quarter, to C$20.5 million or 20 cents per share, according to a company news release Oct. 24.
October 30, 2019Dependable Supply Chain Services Adds Two Orange EV Tractors to Increase Sustainability
ONTARIO, Calif. — Dependable Supply Chain Services has deployed two electric terminal trucks from Orange EV at its facility here.
October 18, 2019UPS Invests $450 Million in CNG Trucks, Stations
UPS Inc. announced it will spend $450 million to add 6,000 vehicles powered by compressed natural gas as well as supporting infrastructure beginning next year.
October 9, 2019Penske Truck Leasing Adds Terminal Tractor to Its EV Fleet
Penske Truck Leasing is growing its electric vehicle fleet with the addition of the Kalmar Ottawa Electric Terminal Tractor (T2E).
October 8, 2019NACFE Names Drivers for Regional Run on Less Showcase
Ten regional-haul drivers, whose experience ranges from one year to 42 years, will participate in the Regional Run on Less fuel efficiency roadshow from Oct. 7 through Oct. 25, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced Sept. 10.
September 10, 2019Availability of Medium-Duty E-Trucks Is Limited as Testing Continues
Battery-electric medium-duty trucks may have a bright future due to their potential to reduce operational costs and improve sustainability. But currently, the availability of these trucks is limited as testing continues.
July 23, 2019