Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Volvo Energy Developing Second-Life Plans for Truck Batteries

GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Executives from Volvo Energy said they are developing long-term life cycle plans for batteries used in their electric trucks, with an emphasis on energy storage.

September 22, 2023
Business, Safety

Truck Drivers Saluted in Weeklong Celebration

The 35th Annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs Sept. 10-16, providing an opportunity to give special recognition to the country's 3.5 million-plus truck drivers.

September 8, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Executive Spotlight: Wade Anderson, Bay & Bay Transportation

Wade Anderson of Bay & Bay Transportation in Eagen, Minn., has more than 30 years of experience digitally transforming companies.

September 8, 2023
Business, Technology, Safety

Transfix Fights Freight Fraud With Shipment Verification Tool

Transfix launched a new security feature designed to verify load authenticity to reduce freight fraud, the company announced Aug. 24.

August 28, 2023
Government, Business, Fuel

Diesel Price Climbs to $4.475 a Gallon

Diesel prices lurched forward another 8.6 cents a gallon to reach $4.475 for the national average, according to data from the Energy Information Administration released Aug. 28.

August 28, 2023
Business, Equipment, Safety

NTDC Rewind: Notes, Quotes and Anecdotes

Behind the scenes at the 86th edition of the National Truck Driving Championships, several stories unfolded. Here's a look back at some of our favorites.

August 25, 2023
Government, Fuel

Diesel Price Posts 11.2¢ Gain in Third Straight Increase

The national average diesel price rose for the third straight week, climbing 11.2 cents to settle at $4.239, according to Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 7.

August 7, 2023
Business, Logistics

GSC Logistics Acquires Transloading Firm MacMillan-Piper

Third-party logistics provider GSC Logistics Inc. has expanded service capabilities by acquiring transloading company MacMillan-Piper, the company announced July 24.

July 24, 2023
Business, Logistics, For-Hire

XPO Bolsters Capacity With Expansion in Georgia

XPO has completed the expansion of one of its service centers near Atlanta in an effort to grow capacity in the area, the company announced July 13.

July 18, 2023
Government, Fuel

Average Diesel Price Unchanged at $3.806 a Gallon

The needle refused to budge on the average national on-highway diesel price, holding at $3.806 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data released July 17.

July 17, 2023