Plus: Feds probe fatal Florida crash tied to CDL failures, Trucking recession deeper than 2008 for some, Truckstop.com scoops up Denim for AI payments, and more.
FreightWaves contributor Adam Wingfield argues that trucking remains in a “Great Trucking Recession,” with suppressed rates, bankruptcies, and structural challenges hitting small carriers harder than 2008.
Truckstop.com acquired fintech firm Denim to expand AI-driven invoice automation and faster factoring options for carriers and brokers, aiming to improve cash flow and streamline back-office operations.
Daimler shifts EV truck focus to Europe, citing U.S. regulatory issues and stronger EU support for zero-emission transport.
ArcBest’s Tesla Semi test hits 1.55 kWh/mile, showing battery-electric trucks may be ready for regional freight operations.
Trevor Milton’s documentary disputes his fraud conviction, presenting new evidence, industry critiques, and personal claims of injustice to reframe his fall from Nikola’s helm.
Nikola Corporation, once valued at $30 billion and hailed as the future of EV trucking, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company’s stock plummeted 40% today, marking a staggering 99% decline from its 2020 peak of $1,977 per share to just $0.45.
Windrose Semi reveals striking similarities to Tesla's design. Here are the features, performance, and industry implications of their electric truck.
Tesla ramps up electric semi-truck production with 26 new units spotted. New dedicated facility under construction, set to open in 2025.
Tesla unveils plans for a massive Semi factory, aiming to produce 50,000 electric trucks annually. But with only 140 built so far, can they catch up to diesel dominance?
From PepsiCo to Amazon, big businesses are rapidly electrifying delivery vehicles and private fleets to reduce emissions.
ACT Expo 2024: Tesla, J.B. Hunt, and Kenworth Push the Future of Trucking
Range Energy unveils new electric trailer system with 67% fuel efficiency gains, marking a major milestone in heavy transport electrification.
Seventeen states sue to block California's Advanced Clean Fleets rule, citing interstate commerce disruptions, while ChargePoint debuts a groundbreaking Megawatt Charging System for electric trucks.
Ryder's analysis reveals significant operational cost differences deterring companies from adopting electric trucks.
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