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Transportation is the largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter, contributing nearly a third of U.S. emissions according to the Environmental Protection Agency. And with 70% of the nation’s freight moving via truck on an annual basis, adopting more sustainable tactics will be critical for shippers to shrink their carbon footprints. A sustainable alternative to motor freight…
After two years of delays, automaker Tesla announced over the weekend the production of its first Cybertruck electric pickup at its factory in Austin, Texas. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) tweeted on Saturday a photo of a Cybertruck with the message: “First Cybertruck built at Giga Texas!” Whether the achievement marks the kickoff of large-scale production of…
Canadian National Railway Co. (CN) on Tuesday reported revenue of CA$3.28 billion ($2.4 billion) in the fourth quarter and adjusted earnings per share of CA$2.02. CN (NYSE: CNI) beat analysts’ expectations of EPS of CA$1.99 and revenue of CA$3.25 billion. For the year, the company reported revenue of CA$12.47 billion and profit of CA$4.17 billion,…
Visibility has been top of mind for logistics leaders over the past several years. Real-time location and condition insights became more important than ever as the coronavirus pandemic accelerated the e-commerce surge and consumer expectations around package visibility and on-time delivery skyrocketed. At the same time, a veritable technological revolution continued across the transportation industry….
On episode 702 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Operation Livesaver’s Jennifer DeAngelis about eclipse readiness, being track-aware and freight disruptions. Dredging Contractors of America’s William Doyle talks about the recovery and rebuilding surrounding the Key Bridge in Baltimore. How long will it take, what needs to be done and what role does…
Hydrogen-powered fuel cell trucks are the only long-term zero-emissions technology suitable for long-haul trucks, according to a new North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) study. “This is something that’s a journey and we’re going to be taking it for a while,” Rick Mihelic, NACFE director of emerging technologies, said in a conference call Tuesday….