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Thu, December 19, 2024
[ Thu, Dec 19th 2024 ] - Transport Topics
Trucking Grapples With Economy, Lawsuits, EV Rules in 2024
Wed, December 18, 2024
[ Wed, Dec 18th 2024 ] - Transport Topics
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Trucking Grapples With Economy, Lawsuits, EV Rules in 2024


Published on 2024-12-19 12:01:31 - Transport Topics
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  • In 2024, trucking navigated infrastructure investments and lingering economic challenges. Pressing concerns were truck parking shortages, legal battles and nuclear jury verdicts.

The article from Transport Topics discusses several key issues affecting the trucking industry. It highlights the economic pressures on truckers due to rising fuel costs, inflation, and supply chain disruptions, which are squeezing profit margins and leading to increased operational costs. Additionally, the piece covers the ongoing legal battles within the sector, including lawsuits related to broker liability, driver misclassification, and environmental regulations. There's a particular focus on the push towards electric vehicles (EVs) in trucking, with mentions of government incentives, the development of charging infrastructure, and the challenges of transitioning from diesel to electric trucks, such as range limitations and the high initial cost of EVs. The article also touches on how these factors are influencing fleet management decisions, with companies weighing the benefits of going electric against the immediate economic and logistical challenges.

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