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High Freight Demand Provides Momentum for Trucking Industry
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Economic indicators suggest the trucking industry could be poised for growth in 2021, after the coronavirus pandemic caused a topsy-turvy year in 2020 marked by unpredictable demand and continued uncertainty in the driver pool.
November 24, 2020Diesel Rises 2.1¢ to $2.462 a Gallon
Trucks sit in a parking lot outside a Mobil gas station in Morton, Ill. The 2.1-cent increase in diesel’s average price follows a 5.8-cent jump the prior week, the largest increase of 2020. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg News)
The nationwide average price of diesel fuel increased 2.1 cents per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration.
November 23, 2020Manufacturing Sector Improves Despite Persisting COVID Issues
According to the National Association of Manufacturers, the manufacturing sector is 4.8% below the level it was at in February. However, gains have been made in recent months. (Matthew Busch/Bloomberg News)
Manufacturing has improved greatly since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, but a lot of work remains, experts said during a panel discussion.
November 20, 2020Signs Positive for Retailers During Uneven Recovery, NRF Economist Says
Auto sales have been positive. (David Zalubowski/AP)
The retail sector has shown signs it has withstood the effects of the coronavirus pandemic despite volatility in the overall economy, an expert detailed Nov. 19.
November 20, 2020Trucking Companies Increasing Pay Could Indicate Greater Trend
Stevens Transport will increase pay for all drivers by as much as 14%. (Stevens Transport)
Carriers are boosting compensation to address an ongoing driver shortage that some fear may worsen as a recent surge in COVID-19 cases threatens to put new strains on the supply chain.
November 19, 2020DHL Unveils Four Electric Tractor-Trailers
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DHL furthered its green efforts with the launch of a new fleet of electric tractor-trailer vehicles, the company announced Nov. 17.
November 18, 2020Cummins Outlines the Future of Hydrogen Fuel Technologies
Buses are a likely early target for hydrogen fuel technology. (Cummins Inc.)
Engine manufacturer Cummins sees a future in fuel cell technology for itself and within the trucking industry, but noted during a virtual event that challenges lie ahead.
November 17, 2020Panel Discusses What’s Ahead for Greener Diesel
Trucks fuel up at a Pilot Flying J in Virginia. (Peggy Smith/Transport Topics)
Diesel can play a central role for the transportation sector as it moves toward a more sustainable future, a panel of experts said.
November 12, 2020Food Retail Carriers Anticipate High-Demand Holiday Season
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The food retail sector and fleets that support it are headed for a particularly busy holiday season, experts say.
November 12, 2020Carriers Highlight Industry Issues Persisting After Volatile Year
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Trucking companies detailed the market challenges that persist in the waning weeks of 2020 during a three-day conference on economic trends.
November 10, 2020