PGT Trucking

Trailblazing trucking: Gregg Troian’s progressive pursuit of innovation – Taking The Hire Road

Jeremy Reymer, CEO and founder of DriverReach, is joined on this episode of Taking The Hire Road by a progressive and innovative industry leader, Gregg Troian, president of PGT Trucking out of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. 

PGT is well known for its innovative approach to all things flatbed — from investing in next-gen tech solutions to embracing electric vehicles. The company applies this same attitude to driver hiring and training.

Just last month, PGT unveiled its new and improved driver training...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trailblazing-trucking-gregg-troians-progressive-pursuit-of-innovation-taking-the-hire-road

Borderlands: Experts see strong cross-border flatbed demand this year

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Experts see strong cross-border flatbed demand this year; Tesla breaks ground on Texas lithium refinery; DHL invests $120 million to expand operations in Mexico; and Mediterranean Shipping Co. opens Arizona office.

Experts see strong cross-border flatbed demand this year

Cross-border flatbed trucking could prove to be the most durable segment of the trucking market in...

Nikola will make Plus autonomous truck technology standard in 2024

Nikola Corp. will test autonomous driving software from Plus on its battery- and fuel cell-electric trucks later this year and become the first zero-tailpipe-emission truck maker to make it standard in 2024.

Plus requires drivers in the cab as it opens up more autonomous features through its PlusDrive system. It is aiming for driverless operation. But it wants to log 8 billion miles of operation with safety drivers monitoring the technology before removing the driver.

The Plus automated driving...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nikola-will-make-plus-autonomous-truck-technology-standard-in-2024

PGT leverages innovation to improve truck driver safety

As the trucking industry enters a new era of innovation and sustainability, carriers are utilizing progressive technology and equipment to revolutionize their operating systems, increase efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Fleets have access to more data than ever, applying automated and machine learning (ML) processes to gain unprecedented insight into transportation logistics. New telematics systems provide advanced metrics that allow carriers to optimize load planning, route guidance and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/pgt-leverages-innovation-to-improve-truck-driver-safety

Nikola gets boost to European fuel cell truck business

A German provider of integrated energy solutions has signed a letter of intent to purchase 100 hydrogen-powered trucks from Nikola Corp. It is the startup’s first prospective European customer for Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicles.

A letter of intent is not the same as a purchase order. But it boosts Nikola’s manufacturing joint venture with Iveco in Ulm, Germany. That’s where the trucks would be built for delivery in 2024 and 2025.

GP Joule, based in Reussenkoege, Germany, wants the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nikola-gets-boost-to-european-fuel-cell-truck-business

Plug Power will buy up to 75 Nikola fuel cell trucks

Electric truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. will buy 100 metric tons of hydrogen a day from Plug Power in exchange for selling Plug Power up to 75 fuel cell electric trucks over the next three years.

Nikola’s hydrogen-powered fuel cell Class 8 cabover truck goes into production next year at a greenfield plant in Coolidge, Arizona. Nikola is building a hydrogen hub in nearby Buckeye to make the hydrogen needed to fuel the trucks. The facility is going through permitting and rezoning processes....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/plug-power-will-buy-up-to-75-nikola-fuel-cell-trucks

Carrier preparing for the future with green efforts today

The modern day sustainability movement in the U.S. actually began as early as the 1970s with the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency and the enactment of notable legislation by the U.S. government. 

In the early years, much of the EPA’s focus was on reducing pollution and improving air quality, working primarily within the power generation segment. Since 1990, the greenhouse gas emissions from electric power have decreased roughly 21%, thanks in part to greener energy sources and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/carrier-preparing-for-the-future-with-green-efforts-today

Trucking companies take proactive stance to thwart theft during holiday season

Cargo theft makes headlines each holiday season, driven by increased shipments, high demand and product shortages. Recent data from CargoNet shows cargo theft losses rocketed to $19 million in the first quarter of 2022 in the United States and Canada, a 73% increase over the same period in 2021.

Thieves are evolving their tactics and utilizing technology to target trucks with goods that can easily be sold off-market for a quick dollar. While the majority of the population enjoy long weekends and...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-companies-take-proactive-stance-to-thwart-theft-during-holiday-season

Carriers encouraged to adapt to customers’ needs as manufacturing shifts south

Since 2020, the U.S. has experienced extreme congestion at its ports, with vessels waiting for weeks, and sometimes months, to get unloaded. After two years of continued supply chain disruptions, companies are looking for more localized options to negate the impact of overseas shipment delays. 

Mexico’s proximity to the Americas and favorable operating environment has made it an attractive location for many U.S. companies wanting to expand or move their manufacturing operations. Cross-border...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/carriers-encouraged-to-adapt-to-customers-needs-as-manufacturing-shifts-south

Borderlands: Tesla proposes $375M lithium refinery for EV batteries in Texas

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Tesla proposes $375M lithium refinery for EV batteries in Texas; PGT Trucking expands border operations; Lineage Logistics signs lease at Houston ColdPort; and Otay Mesa port of entry receives $150M federal grant.

Tesla seeks $375M lithium refinery for EV batteries in Texas 

Amid surging global demand for electric vehicles, automaker Tesla Inc. is looking to create a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/tesla-proposes-texas-lithium-refinery

+ More
Join Our Newsletter
Enter your email to receive a weekly round-up of shipping news.
icon
By subscribing, you agree with our privacy policy and our terms of service.