Propane Education, Research Council partners with Stanadyne, Katech to achieve lower-emissions transport
The engine technology can also utilize renewable propane, which has a carbon intensity four times lower than conventional diesel.
ACT Research recommends fleets plan 18 to 24 months ahead for behind-the-fence EV charging infrastructure
“Early adopters of battery-electric commercial vehicles experienced rather lengthy timelines to install EV charging infrastructure.”
How cabin air filters in trucks handle moisture and unwelcome odors
When changing a truck’s cabin air filters, it’s important to be particularly careful about those below the windshield.
How sustainability data can help fleets optimize costs when times are tight
Three things are certain when it comes to a recession: There will always be another Now is the best time to prepare for the next downturn Investing in sustainability data and strategies are the best ways to protect your bottom line during one Fleet operators who implement sustainability strategies can use timely, accurate forecasts to
ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index: Volume and productivity looking up
The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, showed volume and productivity up, with the Supply-Demand Balance in July rising as the increase in volumes outweighed the increased in capacity. “The Volume Index stabilization this month coincides with better retail activity in response to significant discounts and a considerable drop in fuel prices, relieving some of
Recession is now ACT Research’s base-case scenario for 2023 forecasts
In the release of its Commercial Vehicle Dealer Digest, ACT Research reported that its analysts have updated their forecast scenarios to include a recession in 2023. “We have revised our economic forecasts and are now modeling a recession in the first half of 2023, although flat (0.0%) for full-year 2023,” said Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst,
ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index: More capacity and less volume 
The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, showed volume and pricing down, with capacity still on the high side, resulting in a lower Supply-Demand Balance in June. “The reading shows volumes continuing to contract, as sustained inflation and high fuel prices erode consumer confidence,” said Carter Vieth, research associate, ACT Research. “Substitution effects are
Industry’s ability to meet demand still impacted by supply-chain constraints
According to ACT Research’s (ACT) latest State of the Industry: NA Classes 5-8 Report, Russia/China supply-chain disruptions, raging inflation, higher interest rates, and recession potential continue to dominate the narrative. “Russian commodities remain locked out of Western markets, Ukraine remains besieged, and China continues to struggle with COVID and lockdowns,” Eric Crawford, vice president and senior analyst,
New ATRI research evaluates motor carrier responses to rising insurance costs
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a new report analyzing trucking industry impacts from the rising costs of insurance. This analysis, a top priority of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee, utilized detailed financial and insurance data from dozens of motor carriers and commercial insurers. The report assesses immediate and longer-term impacts that rising insurance costs have on
ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index shows capacity recovering
The latest release of ACT Research’s For-Hire Trucking Index, with November data, showed across-the-board increases. The ACT For-Hire Trucking Index is a monthly survey of for-hire trucking service providers. ACT Research converts responses into diffusion indexes, where the neutral or flat activity level is 50. “Led by better driver availability, the Capacity Index increased 6.1
