Truck Parking Club hits major milestone with 1,000 property locations across 46 states, providing 24,000 parking spaces for truckers nationwide. CEO Evan Shelley shares the company's journey and ambitious plans for expansion.
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During a TIA-hosted media call, new TIA President and CEO Chris Burroughs unpacked what these changes could mean for brokers, carriers, and the broader supply chain.
Electric truck adoption faces challenges due to the lack of charging infrastructure and potential strain on the grid, highlighting the need for faster infrastructure development.
The swift adoption of electric trucks in states like California is presenting challenges due to a lack of charging infrastructure and potential strain on the electrical grid. The required grid upgrades could take years, causing inconvenience and temporary restrictions on charging during peak power usage periods. This situation highlights a disconnect between rapid advances in electric vehicle technology and the slower pace of infrastructure development, adding further complications for logistics firms attempting to electrify their fleets in line with state regulations.
Source: The Wall Street Journal
Windrose Semi reveals striking similarities to Tesla's design. Here are the features, performance, and industry implications of their electric truck.
North Carolina upgrades weigh stations with $5.8M tech boost. New systems include weigh-in-motion and license plate readers for improved safety and efficiency.
Alabama jury rules against Daimler Truck NA in a $160M verdict for a truck driver injured due to alleged defective cab and seat design.
ATRI study shows 39% of truck deliveries face costly delays. Industry loses $15B annually.
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