Happy 4th of July Week: Here's a round-up of the most engaging and talked-about freight content from around the web and from us.
Plus: Uber Freight’s $9M hit in Del Monte’s bankruptcy, ATRI says trucking costs are up (again), July 4 cargo theft risks spike, and more.
Fifteen stolen loads. Four fake carriers. One ring of trucks hiding in plain sight. GenLogs uncovers how zip-tied plates, swapped MCs, and a $200K solar panel swipe exposed a coast-to-coast cargo theft network brokers missed.
Metallica's European tour features Iveco's renewable-energy trucks run on renewable natural gas and hydrogenated vegetable oil.
Metallica’s European tour is making waves not just for their music but for their green logistics. Partnering with European truck maker Iveco, Metallica is using sustainable fuels like natural gas and hydrogenated vegetable oil to power their journey. Here are the key details:
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Iveco's CEO, Gerrit Marx, noted the importance of this initiative: “Renewable natural gas and hydrogenated vegetable oil are more available and ready than batteries and hydrogen.”
By integrating renewable energy into their operations, Metallica is setting a new standard for eco-friendly tours.
Sources: The Wall Street Journal
From PepsiCo to Amazon, big businesses are rapidly electrifying delivery vehicles and private fleets to reduce emissions.
Range Energy unveils new electric trailer system with 67% fuel efficiency gains, marking a major milestone in heavy transport electrification.
Seventeen states sue to block California's Advanced Clean Fleets rule, citing interstate commerce disruptions, while ChargePoint debuts a groundbreaking Megawatt Charging System for electric trucks.
Ryder's analysis reveals significant operational cost differences deterring companies from adopting electric trucks.
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