Dry van spot rates increased for a fourth straight week for the first time since May 2021 Data from Truckstop and FTR Transportation Intelligence for the week ended October 18 showed a stronger market in rates and volume. Regional data implies strength from more factors than just relief and recovery from Hurricane Milton and perhaps […]
Ryder honors 13 carriers for service quality and operational excellence. Metrics include on-time performance, customer service, economic value, and innovation Ryder System announced its top carrier selections for the 27th Annual Ryder Carrier Quality Awards. The award program recognizes United States and Canada carriers for service quality and operational excellence based on a variety of […]
Nikola’s 2023 Sustainability Impact Report covers environmental and social impacts, reporting, and progress towards Nikola’s sustainability priorities Nikola Corporation zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, released their first-ever sustainability impact report. Nikola’s 2023 Sustainability Impact Report covers environmental and social impacts, reporting, and progress towards Nikola’s sustainability priorities. According to the Environmental Protection Agency […]
The challenging truck freight environment in 2024 is continuing to suppress U.S. trailer demand. Year-to-date (YTD) for 2024 FTR reported September U.S. trailer net orders rose by 75% month-over-month (m/m) from a low base to 11,532 units but were down 63% year-over-year (y/y). Net orders were the lowest for a September since 2016. Despite the […]
With approximately 20% of its workforce as veterans, Werner offers uniquely designed programs and benefits tailored toward the military community Werner Enterprises, Inc. transportation and logistics provider, has been recognized with the National Award for Outstanding Large Employer of Veterans by the American Legion. Established in 1969, the Veterans Employment and Education Commission’s Employer Awards Program […]
Partnership between Highland Electric Fleets, provider of school bus fleet electrification, 12 utility providers, and educational institutions will deploy 14 V2G pilot projects nationwide utilizing electric school buses The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Grid Deployment Office has selected the Scaling Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Integration Nationally (SVIN) project to receive approximately $10.9 million in cost-share funding to accelerate V2G […]
