TuSimple Partnering With Ryder
TuSimple partnering with Ryder System Inc to Expand Nationwide Autonomous Trucking Ryder maintenance facilities in the Southern U.S. to serve as terminals for TuSimple’s expanding Autonomous Freight N…
XL Fleet & eNow, Launch Reefer Project
XL Fleet, a provider of vehicle electrification solutions, has announced a development and supply agreement with eNow, a provider of solar and battery-powered systems for fully electric transport refrigeration units (eTRUs) for Class 8 commercial…
Trucking Applications May Set Record
About 51,000 motor carriers had received common or contract carrier authority through June, making 2021 likely to surpass 2020’s calendar-year record of 59,000, according to transport consultancy FTR. The company’s data was drawn from FMCSA…
U.S. Plans Road-Bridge Projects In 18 States
U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced in late June that the Biden-Harris administration plans to award $905.25 million to 24 projects in 18 states under the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) discretionary…
Knight-Swift Acquires AAA Cooper
The nation’s largest truckload carrier, Knight-Swift Transportation, announced recently it had acquired less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier AAA Cooper Transportation in a transaction with an enterprise value of $1.35 billion. AAA Cooper is expected to generate full-year…
Chevron, Cummins Target Hydrogen
Chevron and Cummins announced they will form an alliance to develop commercially viable business opportunities in hydrogen and other alternative energy sources. The two companies entered into a memorandum of understanding, which provides the framework…
CSX Acquires Quality Carriers
CSX Corp. completed its acquisition of Quality Carriers, Inc. in early July. Quality Carriers is the leading North American provider of bulk liquid chemicals truck transportation. CSX acquired the carrier from Quality Distribution, Inc. Financial…
Nebraska, California Partnering On Ethanol
The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) provides infrastructure grants to fuel retailers and supports local ethanol expansion within the state. To complement its work, NCB recently announced it is boosting ethanol demand in population-dense areas, like Calif…
2 Firms Join Carbon Capture Plan In Nebraska
Chief Industries Inc., a company that operates two ethanol plants in Nebraska, announced last month it had entered into an agreement with Catahoula Resources to jointly develop carbon capture and sequestration (CSS) within the state…
New Bills Promote Ethanol Use
The Renewable Fuels Association recently thanked Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Min.) and Joni Ernst (R-IA.) for introducing two new bills that would stimulate increased production of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) and expand retail infrastructure to enhance consumer…
Philippines Increases Oil and Gas Imports
As the world begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in most areas, the demand for oil and gas has increased exponentially. Prices have risen, demand is strong from the transportation industry, and consumers are…
Uber Freight Acquiring Transplace
Uber Freight announced last month it is acquiring Transplace for about $2.25 billion, saying the move will create one of the leading logistics technology platforms, with one of the largest and most comprehensive managed transportation…
