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ATRI findings challenge quick transition to electric trucks

The stunningly big numbers tied to electric infrastructure from the American Transportation Research Institute this week reinforce the chicken-and-egg cliche about electric trucks. Yet even as they were being digested, more announcements of battery-powered trucks rolled in.

Interrupting the dream

Is it wishful thinking to imagine roadways and cities filled with near-silent trucks with no tailpipe emissions? The American Transportation Research (ATRI) analysis suggests the answer is yes. Will we...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/atri-findings-challenge-quick-transition-to-electric-trucks

Trucking companies see not-too-distant future for battery-electric trucks

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Early experiences with battery-electric fleets. 

DETAILS: Bill Bleim of NFI Industries was involved in the very early tests of Class 8 electric trucks. Bleim knows their limitations and what roles they perform best. Rob Reich of Schneider has less experience, but both companies are proving where electrified transportation fits in the heavy-duty freight world.

SPEAKERS: Bill Bliem, senior vice president of fleet services at NFI; and Rob Reich, EVP and chief administrative...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trucking-companies-see-not-too-distant-future-for-battery-electric-trucks

La cumbre virtual de FreightWaves sobre autonomía y vehículos eléctricos cuenta con líderes del sector 

La Cumbre de Vehículos Autónomos y Eléctricos de FreightWaves deconstruye la oleada de empresas de adquisición de propósito especial que hizo que muchas startups de transporte salieran a bolsa durante la pandemia.  

Vince Cubbage, director general de Tortoise Acquisition Corp. ha hecho públicas dos de esas empresas. Está buscando un objetivo para una tercera SPAC. Cubbage será el orador principal de la segunda cumbre anual (en su mayor parte) virtual de AEV, que se celebrará el miércoles. 

Cubbage...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/la-cumbre-virtual-de-freightwaves-sobre-autonomia-y-vehiculos-electricos-cuenta-con-lideres-del-sector

FreightWaves virtual autonomous and EV summit features industry leaders

The FreightWaves’ Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Summit deconstructs the wave of special purpose acquisition companies that brought many transportation startups public during the pandemic. 

Vince Cubbage, CEO of Tortoise Acquisition Corp., has brought two of those companies public. He is seeking a target for a third SPAC. Cubbage keynotes the second annual (mostly) virtual AEV Summit on Wednesday. 

Cubbage sees a correlation between a lack of business travel during the pandemic and sports...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freightwaves-virtual-autonomous-and-ev-summit-features-industry-leaders

Meet the new middlemen

Logistics and chemicals experts discuss payments technology during FreightWaves' Supply Chain Meets FinTech event.

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ Supply Chain Meets FinTech event Wednesday.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Innovating a commodity: How payments technology is reinventing the $7 trillion chemical sector.

DETAILS: Logistics and chemicals experts discuss how the speed and flexibility of payments technology can benefit a company.

SPEAKER: David Haase is the president at ChemDirect.

BIO: Haase has more than 15 years of experience in finance, business development marketing and strategy. He has also...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/meet-the-new-middlemen

Aurora adds Schneider to autonomous pilot customer list

Peterbilt 579 hauls orange Schneider trailer

Aurora Innovation is adding freight giant Schneider to a growing list of fleets testing its Aurora Driver autonomous trucking software.

“Understanding more about an autonomous future is the logical next step to build a network that continues to deliver the best service for our customers,” Rob Reich, Schneider executive vice president and chief administrative officer, said in a press release.

Schneider (NYSE: SNDR) hauls 19,318 loads per day for America’s biggest companies covering more than 9.3...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/aurora-adds-schneider-to-autonomous-pilot-customer-list

Schneider sees moderating demand, expects ‘constructive’ back half

Schneider trailers at warehouse

Management from Schneider National said Thursday that in spite of a recent cooling in truckload demand, it remains positive on the back half of the year.

“As strong as the second quarter was, we did observe signs of moderation in freight market conditions as the quarter progressed, consistent with industry narrative,” Mark Rourke, CEO and president, stated in a news release. “However, we continue to expect a constructive freight environment for the remainder of 2022, including a return of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/schneider-sees-moderating-demand-expects-constructive-back-half

Pepsi recognizes Schneider’s sustainability efforts

A grey and orange Schneider truck travels down a road green trees and grass in the background.

Truckload, intermodal and logistics services provider Schneider has been honored as the PepsiCo Asset Sustainability Carrier of the Year 2021.

Schneider has worked with Pepsi for more than 20 years and has made several sustainability commitments.

Schneider (NYSE: SNDR) aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 60% per mile and reach carbon neutrality for company-owned facilities by 2035. A recent report said the Green Bay, Wisconsin-based company is ahead on its target to reduce carbon emissions...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/pepsi-recognizes-schneiders-sustainability-efforts

Schneider adquiere una empresa de transporte con sede en Wisconsin 

A white Schneider National truck

Schneider National anunció el martes la adquisición de los activos del transportador regional y de camiones dedicados deBoer Transportation. Los términos de la transacción no fueron revelados. 

El acuerdo permite a Schneider asumir el control de la flota de 160 tractores y 660 remolques del transportador con sede en Blenker, Wisconsin. Una instalación local y un taller de mantenimiento cerca de Dallas no formaron parte de la transacción.   

“En consonancia con la estrategia de Schneider, se...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/schneider-adquiere-una-empresa-de-transporte-con-sede-en-wisconsin

Schneider acquires Wisconsin-based carrier

A white Schneider tractor pulling an orange trailer on highway

Schneider announced Tuesday the acquisition of assets from regional and dedicated truckload carrier deBoer Transportation. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The deal allows Schneider to assume control of the Blenker, Wisconsin-based carrier’s fleet of 160 tractors and 660 trailers. A local facility and a maintenance shop near Dallas are not part of the transaction.  

“Consistent with Schneider’s strategy, the company is expected to be quickly integrated into Schneider’s existing...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/schneider-acquires-wisconsin-based-carrier

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