The editors at Webster’s really put a bow on 2020 when they officially added “social distancing,” “rapid testing,” and “asymptomatic” to the dictionary. Voting wasn’t
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Schneider National to raise drivers’ per-mile pay by 4 cents
Announcement follows $15 million in driver investments during 2020 Schneider National (NYSE: SNDR) announced late Wednesday that it will raise driver pay next year. The
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Carrier Transicold to Offer Environmentally Friendly Refrigerant Option
Carrier Transicold has begun offering North America’s refrigerated haulers the new-generation, environmentally friendly refrigerant R-452A as an option for new and existing equipment. Starting in
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US-Canada-Mexico border closures extend to Jan. 21
Freight continues to move freely under existing exemptions The U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico will remain closed for nonessential travel until at least
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Schneider brings Bulk Express Intermodal services to Canada
TORONTO, Ont. – Schneider has expanded its Bulk Express Intermodal services to Canada. This month it began offering shippers inbound and outbound Canadian services, with
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H2Accelerate – new collaboration for zero emission hydrogen trucking at mass-market scale
Daimler Truck AG, IVECO, OMV, Shell and the Volvo Group today committed to work together to help create the conditions for the mass-market roll-out of
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Mercedes-Benz Vans announces next-generation eSprinter based on newly developed ”Electric Versatility Platform”
Next-generation eSprinter will offer optimal solutions, including for U.S. and Canada 350 million euro investment in Electric Versatility Platform Requirements for eSprinter defined in close
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CloudTrucks Gets Funding; Launches Payment Card With Visa
The company that bills itself as a “business in a box” for truckers has closed a Series A funding round of $20.5 million. CloudTrucks made the
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Simple refueling at filling stations: Linde and Daimler Truck AG to collaborate on liquid-hydrogen refueling technology for trucks
Stuttgart, Germany / Guildford, UK – Linde (NYSE: LIN; FWB: LIN) and Daimler Truck AG have signed an agreement to jointly develop the next generation
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Tough time to transport recovered paper
Supply of and demand for old corrugated containers (OCC) seem to be in equilibrium as of mid-December. Recyclers and mills alike are saying market conditions
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