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Truck Talk: Next acts edition

23 July 2021

This week, we’re looking at a lot of industry experience being brought to bear on startups and a familiar SPAC sponsor that has recruited a former U.S. president to a board role that could help pick a merger target.

Moving on

It doesn’t matter what industry, second acts are common in professional careers. In baseball parlance, there are not many Tony Gwynns or Cal Ripken Jrs. who spend their entire careers with one team.

Consider Rich Mohr, 25 “seasons” with Ryder System Inc. (NYSE: R), the last...

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The Daily Dash: Drug test refusals; solar-powered reefer; and carriers rule when it comes to rates

25 July 2020

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, the high number of drug test refusals among truck drivers may result in a push for new testing methods, plus Wabash and eNow produce a solar-powered refrigerated trailer, and carriers have quickly gained the upper hand over shippers in rate negotiations.

Cheaters will be caught — but how?

A high number of drug test refusals among truck drivers could be the impetus to usher in new ways of testing for...

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Wabash National and eNow release solar-powered reefer

24 July 2020

Wabash National (NYSE: WNC) and solar power supplier eNow are harnessing the sun to power a road-ready all-electric Carrier Transicold refrigerated trailer. It could save 50% over a diesel-powered unit.

The zero-emission trailer debuted at the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) meeting in February. Reefers are designed to keep perishable goods cool during transport.

Solar-powered refers are not new. But their adoption is slow. Until recently,...

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