Why Battery-Electric Trucks May Beat Hydrogen on Simplicity Alone
NACFE's Mike Roeth says BEVs' lack of complexity, no aftertreatment, fewer moving parts, will win over fleets that prize uptime over engineering challenge.
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Old Dominion Q1 Beat, No Equipment News, Demand Improved Late Quarter
LTL carrier posted $1.33B revenue and $1.14 EPS, both ahead of consensus, but disclosed no truck orders or fleet updates.
Household Goods Fleet Rankings Shift, What Equipment Changes Follow
Sirva jumps to No. 2, three new fleets enter the top 10, and Atlas Van Lines drops a spot in FleetOwner's 2026 for-hire household goods rankings.
Eagle Pass Port Restricts Empty Truck Crossings to Afternoons
CBP shifts northbound empties to 12 p.m.–11 p.m. weekdays starting Monday to clear morning lanes for loaded freight and cut wait times.
Annual MVR checks leave carriers blind to suspended licenses for 11 months
Federal regulation requires motor carriers to pull driver MVRs once a year. A license suspended in February stays invisible until the next January, and 24…
State Department Resumes Trucker Visa Processing Under Stricter CDL Standards
Foreign commercial drivers must now prove English proficiency, valid U.S.-recognized CDL, and safe driving history before visa approval: ending eight months of…
Onion Cargo Theft Costs Victim Companies $600,000 in Produce and Transport
Federal charges filed against Florida man after produce theft resulted in combined losses exceeding $600,000 to victim companies.
Atlas Van Lines Survey, No Fleet Equipment or Maintenance Impact
Corporate relocation budget survey from Atlas Van Lines has no bearing on truck specs, recalls, or shop operations.
Oil Price Surge Could Last Months, What It Means for Diesel Costs
Energy executives warn war-driven supply disruption will outlast the fighting, keeping diesel retail elevated through summer.
Port Automation Debate Has No Direct Fleet Equipment Impact
FMC chair calls U.S. ports 'grossly inefficient' and cites permitting delays, but the automation and dredging discussion does not change truck specs, trailer…
ArcBest Q1 tonnage up 6.5% as ABF Freight shipment weight climbs
LTL carrier beat tonnage forecast with 5% heavier shipments; asset-based revenue rose 2% per day despite 19-cent y/y EPS drop
ArcBest Q1 Revenue Up Despite Soft Freight, What Equipment Spend Says
Fort Smith LTL and asset-light carrier posts revenue gain in uncertain market. First-quarter results offer early read on fleet capital allocation as tonnage…