General News
Perspective: Get Involved, Because We Can
As a kid who grew up witnessing the grit, hustle and compassion required of my parents to survive (and occasionally thrive) in a trucking business, I often get emotional reflecting on my term as chair of ATA.
Reducing Emissions Without Sacrificing Diesel Efficiency
In spite of a somewhat heavier emission control system, Cummins' 2027 HELM version of X15 will be no heavier than the present product because the HELM block is a fresh design.
Stellantis Sues UAW to Stop Strike Over Stalled Plant Funding
Stellantis NV is suing the United Auto Workers to prevent a possible strike stemming from a dispute about promised investments at its U.S. assembly plants.
What’s Now and Next for Auxiliary Power Units
Knowing that comfort is a major factor in driver retention, trucking companies have taken action through their choices of auxiliary power units and approach toward idle management.
TMC Releases Summer Survey Results
American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council conducted three surveys during the late spring and summer months hoping to shed light on three important challenges fleets face in setting strategies and reacting to regulatory mandates
Cybersecurity Firm Irdeto Turns Focus to Trucking
The growing need for cyber defenses in trucking has attracted the attention of Netherlands-based cybersecurity firm Irdeto.
STG Logistics Cuts Debt Deal That Upends Creditor Ranks
Oaktree Capital Management-backed STG Logistics reached a deal with a group of lenders that overhauls its debt stack and allows them to jump ahead of peers in the repayment priority line.
Maersk Expects IMO to Approve Global CO2 Levy in 2025
Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S expects the industry’s global regulator next year to approve a charge on vessels’ greenhouse gas emissions.
Fleet Advantage Program Aligns EV, Diesel Pricing
HANOVER, Germany — Fleet Advantage’s EV Path aims to create more digestible investment terms for fleets and bridge the financial gap between traditional diesel fuel vehicles and EVs.
Waymo, Hyundai Announce Partnership on Robotaxis
Hyundai Motor Group and self-driving car company Waymo announced a new partnership to incorporate Georgia-made electric vehicles into the next generation of robotaxis.
EU Countries Vote to Impose Duties on China EVs
BRUSSELS — EU countries voted to impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China, as talks continued between Brussels and Beijing to find an amicable solution to their trade dispute.
N.C. Quartz Mine Owner Says Helene Damage Was Minimal
The owner of a North Carolina quartz mine that’s a key source for high-purity quartz used in global semiconductor manufacturing said its operations sustained only minor damage.
Global Shipping Stocks Sink After Dockworkers Pause Strike
Shipping stocks slumped worldwide after a strike by U.S. dockworkers was suspended after only three days, spurring predictions of a decline in the price of transporting goods by sea.
Cargo Theft Experts Warn of Peak Season Fraud
The trucking industry expects an uptick in cargo theft activity, related to peak shipping season, on top of already elevated conditions, experts warned.
US Adds a Robust 254,000 Jobs in September
WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, the latest evidence that the U.S. labor market is still solid enough to support a growing economy.
US Dockworkers Halt Strike, Agree to Resume Cargo Operations
The International Longshoremen’s Association said it had agreed to extend the contract until Jan. 15 and work will resume.
Port Strike Sparks High Demand for Toilet Paper at Retailers
During visits to Costco stores in northern New Jersey, Oppenheimer analyst Rupesh Parikh said his team “observed behaviors similar to the start of the pandemic.”
Vice Presidential Candidates Defend Energy Policies
The differing viewpoints on energy and environmental policy held by the two major party candidates for the U.S. presidency were dissected during a spirited but collegial debate by their running mates on Oct. 1
DSV Starts $5.5 Billion Share Sale for DB Schenker Takeover
DSV received commitments from investors for more than half of a $5.5 billion sale of new shares as the Danish freight-forwarding company finances its takeover of DB Schenker.
Trucking Industry Accelerates Hurricane Helene Relief
Truck industry and governmental aid efforts are underway to assist communities reeling from Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that slammed the Gulf Coast on Sept. 26.