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Voltera Adds 19 Sites to Fleet Charging Portfolio

Charging infrastructure specialist Voltera secured a further 19 development sites to give it a total of 21, the company said. The company aims to double its portfolio by the end of the year.

March 12, 2024
BusinessLogisticsFor-Hire

TFI Buys Hercules Forwarding to Boost US LTL Operations

TFI International is to buy less-than-truckload carrier Hercules Forwarding Inc. for an undisclosed sum, it said.

March 12, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Continental Sees 2-4% Rise in CV Replacement Tire Sales

Continental AG expects North American commercial vehicle replacement tire sales to rise between 2% and 4% year-over-year in 2024, the German tire manufacturer said.

March 12, 2024
BusinessSafety

Mentorship Programs Help Truck Drivers Adjust to Daily Life

Many trucking companies offer mentorship programs for new drivers to help them navigate all the nuances of the trucking lifestyle that aren’t taught in a formal CDL training course.

March 12, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

Biden Administration Unveils EV Freight Charging Plan

The Biden administration is rolling out its plan for deploying electric vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure on the nation’s freight corridors.

March 12, 2024
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San Diego Port Unveils Nation’s First All-Electric Tugboat

The nation’s first all-electric tugboat has docked at the Port of San Diego and expects to begin emissions-free operations in about a month.

March 12, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Biden Praises Local Leaders, Touts Record at NLC Gathering

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden, at an event hosted by the National League of Cities, praised local officials for advancing important projects for their communities.

March 12, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Apollo Tires Expands Longhaul Commercial Vehicle Options

NEW ORLEANS — Apollo Tires has launched a national account program for commercial longhaul tires that offers customers a standard cost per tire, the company announced March 4. 

March 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

Anyline Showcases Tire Inspection App

NEW ORLEANS — A Vienna-based technology company recently showcased an app designed to help make pre-trip inspections of tires more thorough and easier to conduct.

March 12, 2024
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Volvo Group, Westport Fuel Systems Advance JV Plans

Volvo Group and Westport Fuel Systems have put the finishing touches on their joint venture and are moving forward with deployment of a high-pressure gas-injection fuel system..

March 12, 2024

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