Current situation re electric trucks in Australia, where lots of stuff moves long distances (quoting James Purtill’s ABC article) : “ About a fifth of trucks in Australia are prime movers used for "line haul" long-distance bulk transportation of freight between cities and towns.

“”Battery-powered models are available but have limited applications, Mr Hammond [the Trucking Industry Council's (TIC) chief technical officer] said.

"You'd be lucky to get 300 kilometres on any of the major transport routes before you need probably a two-hour recharge," he said.

More powerful chargers would reduce this time but place a greater strain on the regional power network.

The amount of power required to recharge an electric road train in the space of an hour was about equivalent to that of a small commercial building, which would be more than some towns' spare capacity.

Hundreds of dedicated charging depots would need to be built to electrify intercity freight, and this would be expensive.” [end quote]

#electricTrucks #Australia #AusPol #dieselTrucks #diesel #EVs #truckingIndustry

https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-04-09/record-sales-of-electric-trucks-price-parity/106526476

undefined | FedEx trucking spinoff targets 2026 operating margin of 12%

FedEx Freight, the less‑than‑truckload (LTL) trucking division that is being spun off from FedEx Corp., told investors it expects to post a 12 % operating margin this year. The forecast is based on projected revenue of $8.7 billion and adjusted operating income of $1.1 billion, figures disclosed by incoming CEO John Smith during the company’s first investor‑day presentation ahead of the planned June 1 listing as an independent, publicly traded company.

The company also said it anticipates average core‑profit growth of 10 %‑12 % over the medium term, with revenue rising 4 %‑6 % in the same period. Those targets come amid higher U.S. diesel prices that have delayed a broader trucking‑industry turnaround and are squeezing cash flow and profit margins for many independent big‑rig operators. FedEx Freight remains the largest U.S. LTL provider, competing with rivals such as XPO, Saia and Old Dominion Freight Line.

Analysts note that FedEx Freight’s assets have been under‑appreciated within the larger FedEx organization and that the separation should give the business greater flexibility to expand its LTL network. By becoming a standalone public entity, the company hopes to unlock value and accelerate growth in a market that relies on moving multiple shipments on a single truck.

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JOST Werke's Recent Performance: A Disconnect Between Analyst Projections and Actual Results

JOST Werke reported a Q2 loss of €0.04 per share, surprising analysts who expected profit. Revenues were €383 million. See why it matters.

#JOSTWerke, #Q2Earnings, #AnalystForecast, #CompanyResults, #TruckingIndustry

https://newsletter.tf/jost-werke-q2-loss-misses-analyst-profit-forecasts/

JOST Werke reported a loss of €0.04 per share in Q2, missing analyst profit expectations. This is a change from what analysts thought would happen.

#JOSTWerke, #Q2Earnings, #AnalystForecast, #CompanyResults, #TruckingIndustry
https://newsletter.tf/jost-werke-q2-loss-misses-analyst-profit-forecasts/

Trucking dispatch software is more than just coordination, it’s the backbone of efficient fleet operations.

From real-time tracking and automated routing to driver management and cost control, modern dispatch systems transform how trucking businesses operate.

This guide explains the work, benefits, and why building a custom solution makes sense now. Read here:
https://www.excellentwebworld.com/cloud-based-dispatch-software-development-trucks/
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#truckingindustry #FleetManagement #LogisticsTechnology #excellentwebworld

Illinois Faces Federal Scrutiny Over Commercial Driver's Licenses for Non-Citizens

Illinois has 30 days to fix nearly 20% of non-citizen commercial driver's licenses that were issued wrong, or risk losing $128 million in federal highway money.

#IllinoisCDL, #FederalFunding, #DriverSafety, #DMVNews, #TruckingIndustry

https://newsletter.tf/illinois-must-fix-non-citizen-cdls-in-30-days-or-lose-funding/

Nearly 1 in 5 commercial driver's licenses for non-citizens in Illinois were issued incorrectly. This is a big problem that needs fixing fast.

#IllinoisCDL, #FederalFunding, #DriverSafety, #DMVNews, #TruckingIndustry

https://newsletter.tf/illinois-must-fix-non-citizen-cdls-in-30-days-or-lose-funding/

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