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Kuehne+Nagel Using Zeem Fleet Services at LAX
Zeem Solutions, an electric vehicle fleet-as-a-service (FaaS) provider, says logistics firm Kuehne+Nagel is operating electric box trucks for air cargo freight forwarding via Zeem’s fleet service. The initiative is part of…
Would the driver of the 18 Wheeler feel anything in a rear end accident
I’ve seen an SUV that rear ended the semi truck that contains a dual fuel tanks. The semi truck sudden stopped before a railroad crossing caused a plume of snow powder that created a whiteout condition for SUV which was…
Secretary Buttigieg Lauds Workers at UPS Worldport Hub
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the UPS Worldport hub in Louisville, Ky. (Secretary Buttigieg via Twitter) Saying reindeer “can only do so much,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg hailed UPS Worldport…
FMC members seek anti-trust power over ocean carrier agreements
Two of the five Federal Maritime Commissioners want to put agreements, particularly those among ocean carriers, on a tighter leash, by allowing the agency to issue the same injunctions as can courts. Source link
Ryder leases VNR Electric trucks to service Volvo Group plant
Ryder has taken deliver of seven Volvo VNR Electric trucks, which will serve Volvo Group’s assembly operations in Pennsylvania. “Volvo Trucks is committed to building a decarbonized future and working with supplier and…
FLO Supplying EV Chargers for Huge GM Initiative
FLO, an electric vehicle charging network operator and smart charging solutions provider, has been selected as the supplier for General Motors’ Dealer Community Charging Program. This program will install up to 40,000 public…
Midterm Analysis: Expect Election Results to have Minimal Impact on Trucking – Fleet Management
The midterms were a month ago, but only now is the shape of the new Congress becoming apparent.Photo: HDT/Canva via usschools Four weeks on from Election Day, the results of the 2022 midterm elections are…
November Class 8 Orders Stay Strong
A truck cab sits on the assembly line at the Mack Truck plant in Macungie, Pa. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News North American Class 8 orders in November hit 33,000, far above the replacement level of 20,000 per month, but…
US import declines to accelerate into 2023: retailers
US retailers are forecasting a significant decline in import volumes at least through April as much of the holiday and winter merchandise was shipped earlier than usual this year. Source link
Road test on a 10 speed manual transmission – very rusty
I am hoping to get a job with a company that uses manual trucks. I haven't driven a manual since my DMV test early this year. Furthermore, the truck I learned on was a 7 speed. Is there anything I should do to prepare…
