Zero In on… Autonomous Trucking

As the trucking industry is under pressure to cut emissions, autonomous technology could be a major part of the solution. Shawn Kerrigan, co-founder and chief operations officer at Plus,…

Trucking Announcements: Leadership appointments at Wellington, J.J. Keller, Goodyear, Allison Transmission

Each week, trucknews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Wellington International hired David Andrews as business development manager and J.J. Keller named Adrienne Hartman as its…

Shippers, carriers push ahead on last-mile electrification plans

Major shippers and carriers are accelerating their electrification timelines for last-mile delivery, even as infrastructure and cost challenges continue to slow broader fleet transitions. Purolator, for example, has 6% of…

Permitting, policy, planning shape the pace of port electrification

Electric trucks are already proving themselves in demanding port operations. But panelists at the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto said the pace of adoption is now shaped less by…

‘As-a-service’ model, partnerships to boost truck electrification

Electric truck technology is ready — but scaling it, particularly for longhaul operations — will require coordinated infrastructure development, cross-sector partnerships, and service-based models that reduce risk for fleets, panelists…

ICE fuel savings with idle-reduction tech can rival ZEVs: Cummins

Truck fleets can cut fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 17% by equipping their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with idle-reduction technologies already available in the market,…

Trucking Announcements: C-suite appointments at Gatik; new board members at Kodiak

Each week, TruckNews.com lists notable events, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. This week, Patrick Archambault was named Gatik’s first chief financial officer (CFO) while Judi Otteson has been named the…

Shippers, carriers need to share risk to drive zero-emission adoption strategies

Shippers and carriers say sustainability remains a shared priority, but transitioning to zero-emission freight still hinges on pilot projects, cost-effective technologies, and deeper, stronger partnerships to share the risks and…

5 tips to cut fuel costs for trucking fleets

As fuel prices remain volatile and sustainability expectations rise, fleets are under growing pressure to reduce operating costs while improving environmental performance. According to Samsara, even small gains in fuel…

ACT Expo is a wrap: Photo gallery

The 2025 ACT Expo wrapped up after four dynamic days at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California. It attracted more than 11,500 attendees, including more than 2,200 registered fleets, nearly…

Zero In on… Electric TRUs

Carrier Transicold has launched the second generation of its electric Vector eCool TRU, or trailer refrigeration unit. It comes with a new battery, a better charging system, and new…

Trucker Path launches Deals marketplace for drivers

Trucker Path has launched a new online marketplace, Trucker Path Deals, aimed at helping truck drivers access discounted products and services directly through its app. The…

Traton’s global roadmap powers International’s eRH launch  

International’s newly unveiled eRH electric regional-haul truck is a glimpse into Traton Group’s broader strategy to future-proof its global brands through modular hardware, software-defined architectures, and…

Freight fraud losses surpass $455M in 2024

Freight fraud surged last year, with more than US$455 million in reported losses tied to theft, double brokering, and impersonation scams, according to Truckstop’s 2024 Freight Fraud Report. The report…

Hyundai, Plus present autonomous hydrogen truck concept at ACT Expo

Hyundai Motor and autonomous trucking technology developer Plus unveiled a concept for an autonomous hydrogen-powered truck at ACT Expo 2025, showcasing the potential for scalable, zero-emission freight corridors across the…