Category: Transit News

U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: Truck freight volume, spend decline at slower pace

U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index: Truck freight volume, spend decline at slower pace

| October 31, 2024

Third quarter marked the ninth consecutive quarterly decrease in shipments, but smallest drop in more than a year Truck freight shipments and spending continued to contract in the third quarter, albeit at a slower pace than earlier this year, according to the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index. Shipments were down 1.9% compared to the previous […]

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Pride Disposal & Recycling Company Onboards McNeilus® Volterra™ ZSL™ Electric Refuse and Recycling Collection Vehicles

Pride Disposal & Recycling Company Onboards McNeilus® Volterra™ ZSL™ Electric Refuse and Recycling Collection Vehicles

| October 30, 2024

Designed to meet stringent environmental regulations, the Volterra ZSL electric vehicle holds zero-emission certifications from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc., (McNeilus) an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) business, announced an order from Pride Disposal & Recycling Company (Pride Disposal) for two McNeilus® Volterra™ ZSL™ […]

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Women In Trucking Association Names 2024 Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation

Women In Trucking Association Names 2024 Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation

| October 30, 2024

List is comprised of a diverse range of company types in the trucking marketplace, including motor carriers, third-party logistics companies, and original equipment manufacturers Redefining the Road magazine, the official magazine of the Women In Trucking Association (WIT), announced today the recipients of the 2024 “Top Companies for Women to Work in Transportation.” The magazine […]

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Drivewyze and EZ LYNK Partner to Bring Weigh Station Bypass to EZ LYNK ELD Customers

Drivewyze and EZ LYNK Partner to Bring Weigh Station Bypass to EZ LYNK ELD Customers

| October 29, 2024

Drivewyze seamlessly integrates into the EZ LYNK ELD app — no transponders are required Drivewyze, by Fleetworthy, has partnered with EZ LYNK to provide EZ LYNK ELD mobile app customers with integrated access to Drivewyze PreClear weigh station bypass. EZ LYNK will also offer Drivewyze Free, which provides essential driver safety notifications. “Working with Drivewyze allows us […]

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More Than 90% of Americans Have Concerns About Self-Driving Trucks

More Than 90% of Americans Have Concerns About Self-Driving Trucks

| October 28, 2024

62% of Americans believe autonomous trucks will make highway driving more dangerous The big question when it comes to self-driving trucks is whether they’ll be safe to share the road with. Our survey found that 62% of Americans believe autonomous trucks will make highway driving more dangerous. Of this 62%, around 1 in 2 respondents said that […]

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Siemens to optimize Unibuss’ electric fleet with Depot360, driving efficiency and cutting costs

Siemens to optimize Unibuss’ electric fleet with Depot360, driving efficiency and cutting costs

| October 28, 2024

Enables data-driven decisions to lower energy costs, reduce cost-per-mile, and increase route completion rates Siemens’ Depot360 Managed Services addresses the unique challenges faced by electric bus operators, such as those related to harsh winter conditions – common in Norway – and the need for 24/7 monitoring of vehicle charging. With Depot360’s smart charging capabilities, Siemens […]

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