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The U.S. trucking industry continues to face a significant challenge: a shortage of drivers. As older drivers retire, fewer younger individuals are entering the profession. The industry is exploring several solutions to address this issue. 

The complex employment environment has left warehouse and distribution managers challenged to retain quality workers. Although competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages are important, experts note they are not enough on their own.

New York looks to be closer to imposing congestion pricing on vehicles, leaving other metropolitan destinations and ultimately delivery fleets to see how the experiment goes.

In this year’s article, there’s a little bit of everything for the 2025 new truck releases. Upgrades include safety measures, digital interface, and battery capacity.

Tire and automotive technology supplier Continental has announced the market launch of its two new ContiConnect Lite and Pro versions.

As more and more beverages require greater investment in climate-controlled trucks and trailers, original equipment manufacturers and trailer manufacturers have made strides to meet these needs as well as support emission-reduction goals.

For those not ready to make the electric vehicle, there are a number of emissions-reducing alternatives, including propane, biodiesel and compressed natural gas, which are scalable for your operations.

Provider of tire monitoring systems for truck fleets and off-road equipment, Doran Manufacturing, presented its Doran 360 tire monitoring system.

Even though electric vehicles are commanding a lot of ink, fleet managers and drivers, overall, many have more questions than answers associated with the technology.

Technology from air brake charging and control system developer Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems now is available to order on select Kenworth Truck Co. vehicles.