“Verdicts in trucking accident cases accelerated in size starting in the 2000s but have skyrocketed over the last 10 years," the study says. (Avosb/Getty Images) A new study by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform found that trucking in America is “under siege by litigation.” “Verdicts in trucking accident cases accelerated in ...more
Delivery vans at an Amazon facility in Denver. (Chet Strange/Bloomberg) Amazon.com Inc.’s carbon emissions ticked lower for the first time since the company began reporting the figure, thanks to increased purchases of renewable electricity and a big slowdown in the retailer’s sales growth. The Seattle-based giant emitted 71.27 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent ...more
Ohio grand champion David Schroeder is joined on stage by wife Denise. (Ohio Trucking Association) The words “Super Bowl of Safety” have an appealing ring. The phrase conjures up a haven of meticulous attention to detail in a forum consisting of motivated workers. Within the trucking industry landscape, this Super Bowl entails precision driving challenges ...more
Union Pacific officials say the test could bolster their case in future negotiations for cutting crew size if it is successful.(Union Pacific Railway via Facebook) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific will renew its push for one-person train crews later this summer when the railroad tests out the idea of having a conductor in a truck ...more
Port of Wilmington, Del. (GT USA Wilmington) Delaware officials have given the green light to Enstructure LLC to become the new operator of the Port of Wilmington. State Reps. Valerie Longhurst and Debra Heffernan, Controller General Ruth Ann Miller and state Sens. David Sokola and Jack Walsh on July 11 approved replacing GT USA Wilmington ...more
A Hyzon hydrogen fuel cell truck outside the San Diego Convention Center. (Joe Howard/Transport Topics) If hydrogen fuel cell technology is going to become a desired and viable electric vehicle power source, the cost will have to come down. It isn’t so much the cost of the vehicles standing in the way of hydrogen-powered trucks ...more
Electrified Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe models, a prototype of an autonomous off-road vehicle. (Stellantis.com) Stellantis NV expects semiconductor shortages to re-emerge on growing demand for electric vehicles at a time of increased geopolitical risk, making the current respite short-lived. The risk of a return of severely stretched chip supply “will increase dramatically” in coming years ...more
The expansion of XPO's Norcross, Ga., service center adds 46 doors to its network. (XPO) 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. XPO ranks No. 5 on the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the ...more
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) approved another significant toll increase that will go into effect in early 2024. On July 18, the PTC voted to approve a 5% toll increase for 2024 for all E-ZPass and Toll By Plate customers.The most-common toll for a Class-5 tractor trailer will increase from $14.40 to $15.20 for E-ZPass ...more
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced that a popular rest area has reopened following a major renovation project. On July 18, ADOT said that the Sunset Point Rest Area has reopened for public use after being partially shuttered in September 2022 for upgrades.The rest area is located off I-17 at mile marker 252, 10 miles ...more
